Layover in Preah Sihanouk (KOS)

Sihanouk International Airport (KOS). Here's how much of a layover you can really use, and what fits in it.

Plan my Preah Sihanouk layover

How much time can you use?

After getting off the plane, immigration for international arrivals, the trip into town and back, and security.

LayoverDomestic arrivalInternational arrival
4 hoursAbout 1h 31m in the cityHead straight to your gate
6 hoursAbout 3h 31m in the cityAbout 1h 56m in the city
8 hoursAbout 5h 31m in the cityAbout 3h 56m in the city
12 hoursAbout 9h 31m in the cityAbout 7h 56m in the city

Getting into Preah Sihanouk

About 27m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center, roughly 13 km (8 mi). This is an estimate based on distance; the planner checks real transit times for your exact flight.

Questions

Can I leave the airport on a layover in Preah Sihanouk?

On a domestic connection, you need roughly 4 hours or more to get into Preah Sihanouk and back with time to enjoy it. If you're arriving internationally and must clear immigration, plan on about 6 hours or more.

How do I get from KOS to central Preah Sihanouk?

Allow about 27m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center; the center is about 13 km (8 mi) from the airport.

How early should I head back to KOS?

Be back through security about 1h 20m before a domestic departure and 2h 10m before an international one, plus the ride back.

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Guide data from OurAirports, © OpenStreetMap contributors and Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA). Times are estimates for planning; check transit schedules and airline rules before you leave the airport.