Getting From Airport To Siem Reap: Transport Guide
Millions of travelers visiting the Angkor temples arrive at Siem Reap airport each year, making it one of the busiest airports in Cambodia.
How to get from the airport to Siem Reap? Taxi, tuk-tuk, or a private transfer?
This article is a comprehensive transportation guide from Siem Reap airport to town, including ticket prices and how to book it online easily.
Overview
The distance
How far is it from Siem Reap airport to the center?
Located in the North West of Siem Reap, Siem Reap Airport is about eight kilometers from the town center and six kilometers from the Temples of Angkor.
Options
There are three main options to transfer from Siem Reap Airport to the center. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes.
Option 1: By private car transfer
Get picked up by your professional driver at Siem Reap airport and be transferred to your destination in Siem Reap at an affordable price, starting from $10.
Option 2: By tuk-tuk
Enjoy a unique ride on a tuk-tuk from the airport to your hotel in Siem Reap at just $5.
Option 3: By taxi
If you prefer a traditional way without booking online, getting a taxi at the airport is for you. A taxi usually costs $10 to get from Siem Reap airport to the center.
Airport to Siem Reap by Private Car
- Duration: 20 minutes
- Cost: $10
With a private car transfer, you can enjoy a hassle-free transfer from Siem Reap international airport to your hotel with total ease and convenience.
There are two vehicle options:
- Honda CRV or equivalent: Group of 1-3 persons + 3 small pieces of luggage
- Minivan: Group of 4-10 persons + 9 small pieces of luggage
Pickup details:
- For airport pickup: The driver will wait at the airport’s arrival hall with a signboard of your name so you can recognize him easily.
- For hotel pickup & departure transfer: You should wait 10 minutes before your scheduled time in your hotel lobby.
Airport to Siem Reap by Tuk-tuk
- Duration: 20 minutes
- Cost: $5
Hop on a tuk-tuk – the most popular means of transportation in Siem Reap – to transfer from the airport to town.
You can view the attractions on the way and the local lives while enjoying the feeling of the air blowing past.
Each tuk-tuk can fit up to three people and three medium-sized luggage bags so you can share the experience with your travel companions.
The pickup details are similar to the private transfer’s ones, with your driver waiting at the arrival hall with your name if it’s an airport pick up and you wait in your lobby if it’s for your departure.
