Flights from Bangkok to Siem Reap, Cambodia

Located in Cambodia’s alluring north-west region, near the Temples of Angkor, Siem Reap is the ideal destination if you plan to make your way through Indochina. With a steady stream of visitors keen to learn more about this country’s intriguing past, Siem Reap now has many excellent dining options and a lively arts scene. On the nearby Tonle Sap lake, you can spot the local birdlife and see fishermen go about their business or take a boat ride past floating villages like Prek Toal. In the evening, visit the Hotel Grande de Angkor to watch classic Khmer dancing performed at the riverside.

Flying to Siem Reap

1. Which airports serve Bangkok to Siem Reap?

From Bangkok, travelers to Siem Reap take off from Suvarnabhumi Airport, it is 25km from the city center and deals with international and domestic traffic. Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport is the landing point for flights from Bangkok. It serves domestic and international flights and is 6km from the city center.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Bangkok to Siem Reap?

Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, and Thai Smile all run daily scheduled flights between Bangkok and Siem Reap, with no stopovers.

3. How long is the flight?

Most flights on this route take around one hour, but those with stopovers will take longer.

4. Climate changes between Bangkok and Siem Reap

Humid and warm, Bangkok basks in a year-round heat with a rainy season which lasts from July to October. In Cambodia, Siem Reap is similarly tropical with dry sunny days for most of the year, punctuated by monsoons from May to June.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

The official currency in Siem Reap is the Cambodian Reil, you can withdraw it in banks and at foreign exchange bureaus which are often in hotels or malls. American Express is not widely accepted, but credit cards like Visa and MasterCard are taken in most stores and restaurants. Arranging an e-visa online before you travel to Cambodia will save a lot of time, but if you forget they can be processed at the airport.

Siem Reap Information

From the hustle and bustle of Bangkok to the pastoral elegance of Siem Reap, this is a short flight but a huge cultural leap.

The most incredible attraction in Siem Reap is no doubt the Angkor Archaeological Park, an ancient and enigmatic set of temples hidden deep in the lush green forest. For first time visitors, it is the sheer size of the complex which will take your breath away, and it’s worth spending a few days there at least, to fully take in its treasures. In the early evening and late morning there are fewer crowds, so try to take a gondola around this time and hire a local guide to get the most out of your visit. On a day trip to Ta Prohm you’ll see a ruined city covered in vines, looking half eaten by the jungle, and at Beng Mealea the temple also appears to be succumbing to nature.