Gone are the days of quick Siem Reap airport transfers. The new Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport (SAI), opened last year to much grumbling and is 50 kilometers out of Siem Reap proper. With the new location it now takes between 45 and 90 minutes to get to and from the Siem Reap airport, not to mention it’s more expensive, so it’s worth doing a little research before your flight.
Everything you need to know about how to get to the new Siem Reap Airport.
Taking a taxi or minivan from Siem Reap airport
By car, the trip to the Siem Reap International Airport takes about 45 minutes to an hour. Both car and minivan taxis are available. If you book in advance the cost is between $25 and $30 for cars and $30 to $40 for minivans. Cars can be quite small in Siem Reap, so if you are more than one or two people and have substantial luggage, go for the van option.
I can recommend our friend Kunthea who offers both car and taxi service. You can contact her at +85593273313 by phone, WhatsApp or Telegram to make a booking. You can also use the Grab app to hire a car on the spot, or get an official airport taxi at the airport.
Taking a tuk tuk from Siem Reap airport
By tuk tuk, it takes about 90 minutes to get to the airport and costs around $15. You can ask any tuk tuk driver in Siem Reap and negotiate the price, and you’ll also find tuk tuks waiting just outside the airport gates.
You can also use the Grab app to hire a tuk tuk to the airport, but choose the remorque option if you are more than one person and have luggage — the standard tuk tuks on Grab are the Indian-style ones which are very small and cannot fit two people with luggage. The remorques are the regular, larger tuk tuks you see around town. If you do take a tuk tuk, please tip as the costs for the drivers are high and it’s not very profitable.
There are multiple types of airport transfers to SAI.
Taking a shuttle bus from Siem Reap airport
The cheapest way to get from Siem Reap to and from the airport is by shared shuttle bus. This takes about an hour and costs between $8 and $9. Shared shuttle services have a limit of two pieces of luggage and one handbag per passenger. Be sure to check the times before you fly as schedules change regularly, and can be reduced during low season.
Siem Reap Airport Shuttle Bus
The airport offers their own airport shuttle service for $8 that picks up and drops off at the CDF shop downtown (map). You can contact them on WhatsApp or Telegram in English at +85570665631, +85595665631, or on their Facebook page, Airport Bus – SAI. Schedule below:
To Siem Reap Airport: 5:30 a.m., 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m.
From airport to Siem Reap: 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m., 10 p.m.
Siem Reap Shuttle Tours
Siem Reap Shuttle also offers shared shuttle services for $9 which includes hotel pickup or dropoff. They can be contacted at +85598555518, +85587897000, by email at booking@siemreapshuttle.com, or on their Facebook page. Schedule below:
To Siem Reap Airport: 6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
From airport to Siem Reap: 6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
Im looking for updates on how to go from the new airport SAI , since REP is not operational anymore.
why art there any buses in Siem reap. tuk tuk are cheap but it soon adds up. Bangkok is full of buses.
Maybe do more research on a country before you come?
Hi there, is the pricing for a taxi still the same as of this year?
Hi there,
My buddy and I are looking to travel from REP to HAN. The flight options we are looking at is at 2005hrs. However, we have a full day tour at Angkor Wat until 0600hrs. Will it be possible to make it from the city center to the airport in time? It is estimated we will be back at the hotel by 0630Hrs. Thanks!
That will be cutting it pretty fine. Check Google Maps…the airport is very close to town, about 20 minutes. But you should budget 30 minutes at least, just in case. That means if your tour runs late at all you will be in trouble.
Hi. How do you go to the bus station from the siem reap airport?
There’s no bus station, per se. What specifically are you looking for?
Hi Ivy, do you mean to go to other places like Ho Chi Minh or Sihanoukville? There are different bus terminals depending on your bus operator, so better check where the bus terminal is located. Thanks.
Are there tuk tuks or mototaxi available at 6am to the airport?
Your hotel can book one for you
Hi how long does it take to get from Siem Reap Airport to Siem Reap City via taxi?
Many thanks
Usually about 20 minutes