Flight & Airport
Getting to Phnom Penh
By SmileJet Editorial Team · Updated May 2026
Phnom Penh International (PNH) is the main entry point. There are no direct long-haul flights from Australia, New Zealand, the US, the UK, or Canada — most routes connect via Singapore, Bangkok, or Ho Chi Minh City.
Flight routes by origin
| From | Total time (typical) | Common routing | Indicative fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 7h 30m – 8h 30m | SYD → SIN → PNH (Singapore Airlines, Vietnam Airlines) | A$680–1,050 |
| Melbourne / Brisbane | 8h 30m – 10h | Via Singapore or Bangkok | A$700–1,100 |
| Auckland | 13h – 16h | AKL → SIN → PNH; or AKL → SGN → PNH | NZ$1,100–1,500 |
| Los Angeles | 20h – 24h | LAX → ICN/NRT → PNH; or LAX → SIN → PNH | US$780–1,400 |
| New York | 22h – 26h | JFK → DOH/HKG → PNH | US$900–1,600 |
| London | 14h – 17h | LHR → SIN → PNH (Singapore Airlines); or via Doha | GBP 580–950 |
| Manchester | 15h – 19h | 1–2 stops; via Doha or Singapore | GBP 620–1,000 |
| Toronto | 22h – 26h | 2 stops typical (Vancouver, Tokyo, or Hong Kong) | CAD$1,300–1,900 |
Times are gate-to-gate including a typical 1.5 to 2 hour layover. Best fares typically book 6 to 8 weeks ahead. Avoid booking under-2-hour connections in Singapore — domestic-to-international transfer can take longer than scheduled.
Arriving at Phnom Penh International (PNH)
Phnom Penh International is small by regional standards — arrivals to landside is typically under 30 minutes assuming you have your e-Visa printed (or e-Visa email on phone) or are taking visa-on-arrival.
Where logistically feasible, your dedicated SmileJet coordinator will be waiting just past arrivals with a sign showing your name, a bottle of cold water, and a pre-booked transfer. The transfer is typically a 25 to 35 minute drive into central Phnom Penh, depending on traffic and your hotel neighbourhood.
If your arrival timing makes pickup logistically difficult (very late night, very early morning, or during peak operational hours when our coordinator is supporting another patient on-site at a clinic), we pre-book a vetted SmileJet partner driver with the same protocol — sign, water, briefing — and you receive their photo and licence plate via WhatsApp before landing.
Plan your Phnom Penh trip
Free. We coordinate your treatment plan first, then help you align flights and visa around your confirmed clinic dates.
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