Layover in Phnom Penh (KTI)
Techo International Airport (KTI). Here's how much of a layover you can really use, and what fits in it.
About Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh, at the confluence of the Mekong and the Tonle Sap Rivers, is the capital of Cambodia and its largest city. Having been liberated in the late 1970s from Khmer Rouge oppression, the city has exploded in activity in the 21st century and now a thumping little metropolis, small at heart but big in vibe. While not yet a rival to Bangkok, it's getting there; get it while it lasts, before it becomes Bangkok.
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How much time can you use?
After getting off the plane, immigration for international arrivals, the trip into town and back, and security.
| Layover | Domestic arrival | International arrival |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | Stay at the airport | Head straight to your gate |
| 6 hours | About 3h 13m in the city | About 1h 38m in the city |
| 8 hours | About 5h 13m in the city | About 3h 38m in the city |
| 12 hours | About 9h 13m in the city | About 7h 38m in the city |
Getting into Phnom Penh
About 36m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center, roughly 23 km (14 mi). This is an estimate based on distance; the planner checks real transit times for your exact flight.
Worth seeing near the center
- Roup Pi
- Silver Pagoda
- Chaktomouk Conference Hall
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Wat Phnom Pagoda
- Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument
- Independence Monument
- National Museum of Cambodia
- Royal Palace
Questions
Can I leave the airport on a layover in Phnom Penh?
On a domestic connection, you need roughly 5 hours or more to get into Phnom Penh 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 KTI to central Phnom Penh?
Allow about 36m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center; the center is about 23 km (14 mi) from the airport.
How early should I head back to KTI?
Be back through security about 1h 20m before a domestic departure and 2h 10m before an international one, plus the ride back.
Build a plan for your exact flight
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.