Cheap flights to Phnom Penh

How long is the flight to Phnom Penh?

Although there are a limited number of flights from New Zealand that reach Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in as quickly as 14h 40min, most of the fastest flights arrive at their destination between about 17h and 22h. There is a good selection of flights out of Auckland that arrive in Phnom Penh in under 21h. If you’re flying out of Wellington, you can almost always find flights that last between about 17h 25min and 26h. For flights out of Christchurch, you should budget at least 17h 30min for the trip, and you’ll have several options for flights that arrive in Phnom Penh in under 25h 30min.

Are there nonstop flights to Phnom Penh?

Unfortunately, nonstop flights from New Zealand to Phnom Penh Airport (PNH), Phnom Penh, are not currently available, but you can find a variety of one-stop flights out of Auckland Airport (AKL). The most popular layover city for these one-stop flights is Singapore, and the fastest one-stop flights from AKL stop in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong. Although you can find one-stop Phnom Penh flight deals from Christchurch Airport (CHC), it is almost always significantly faster to select one of the many flights that stop two or more times along the way. Almost all fights out of Wellington Airport (WLG) stop at least twice before arriving in Phnom Penh. For two-stop flights from both CHC and WLG, popular first layover cities include Melbourne, Brisbane, and Auckland; popular stops for the second layover include Singapore, Hong Kong, and Kuala Lumpur.

How do you get from Phnom Penh airport(s) to the city centre?

The cheapest way to get from the Phnom Penh airport to the city centre is via a 30min trip on the #3 city bus, which runs hourly and costs about ៛1,500 (NZ$ 0.53) per trip. The Royal Railway airport shuttle train travels downtown in about 30min, departing every half hour. If you prefer, you can hire an airport “tuk tuk” (a two-person or four-person carriage pulled by a motorcycle) or taxi, both of which will take you to the city centre in up to an hour, depending on traffic. Rideshare companies such as Grab are also available to at the airport.

What are some things to do in Phnom Penh?

There are many famous sites that celebrate Phnom Penh’s long history, which dates back to the 1300s. Some of the most popular destinations in Cambodia’s capital city include the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, and Wat Phnom. Visitors can gain a deeper understanding of the brutality of the Khmer Rouge by experiencing the Killing Fields and the S21 prison and learn about the country’s culture and history at the National Museum. Stroll along the west bank of the Tonle Sap River on the Sisowath Quay Boardwalk, where you’ll find amazing river views, street vendors, restaurants and shops. Or take a dinner cruise on the Mekong River and enjoy views of the passing shoreline. Phnom Penh is a shopper’s paradise, with traditional markets like the Russian Market and the Night Market and modern shopping malls like the Sorya Shopping Centre. Before leaving the city, be sure to sample some amok trei and samlor korkor, two dishes at the centre of Cambodia’s cuisine.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Phnom Penh?

New Zealand citizens need both a passport and a visa to fly to Phnom Penh. You can apply for a 30-day tourist visa online. The application is usually approved within five days, and you’ll receive your visa via email. Electronic tourist visas cost about ៛129.000 (NZ$ 43).

What airport do you fly into for flights to Phnom Penh?

For a flight to Phnom Penh, you will be flying into Pochentong. Phnom Penh Pochentong (PNH) is just 8.0 km from the centre of the city.