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Country Guide > South-East Asia > Cambodia | |
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Travel - International Note The greatest risks facing the traveller to Cambodia derive from road traffic accidents, armed robbery after dark, landmines and unexploded ordnance in rural areas. Public order is fragile; however, most visits to Cambodia are trouble-free. Air Bangkok Airways and Thai International fly to Phnom Penh from Bangkok. Malaysia Airlines flies from Kuala Lumpur, Vietnam Airlines from Hanoi, Aeroflot from Moscow, Silkair from Singapore and Lao International Aviation from Vientiane. Approximate flight times From London to Phnom Penh takes 12 hours 30 minutes (with a stopover in Bangkok). International airports Pochentong (PNH) is 8km (5 miles) from Phnom Penh. A bus service (travel time – 15 minutes) and taxis (travel time – 10 minutes) to the city are available. Taxi fares are approximately US$8 and motorbikes are US$1. For pre-arranged tours a pick-up service is available. Airport facilities include left luggage, banks/bureaux de change, bars, shops, post office and light refreshments. Departure tax US$25 levied on international departures at Phnom Penh and Siam Reap International Airports; US$20 elsewhere; US$15 for holders of Cambodian passports. Children less than 4 years of age are exempt. Sea The port of Phnom Penh, and the ocean port at Sihanoukville, can be reached via the Mekong delta through Vietnam. This route is served by regular passenger ferry crossings. Rail/Road The Thai border is now open for overland access. The main highway links the capital with the Vietnam border. Border checkpoints include Poipet, Cham Yeam (Thailand), Bavet, Kaam Samhar (Vietnam) and Stung Treng (Laos). |