Siem Reap Airport Transfer (SAI) — Fixed Price

Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport (SAI) is about 50 kilometres east of Siem Reap, 45–60 minutes by car on a new highway. It replaced the old Siem Reap International Airport (REP), 7 km from town, which closed to commercial flights in October 2023. The Angkor Archaeological Park entrance is about 6 kilometres beyond the town centre, so the temples are reached through town. Grab operates in Siem Reap, but app-based cars are less reliable at the airport than in town, and a tuk-tuk is not suited to the highway. Through LocalsRide, the price is fixed and a named driver is waiting for you when you land, which matters most in high season (November–March), when the airport is busy and drivers are in short supply.

Key Destinations from SAI

Old Market (Phsar Chas) area: about 50 km, 45–60 min. Pub Street hotels and guesthouses: about 50 km, 45–60 min. Siem Reap city centre: about 50 km, 45–60 min. Angkor Archaeological Park entrance: through town, allow 15–20 min more. Banteay Srei temple (further north): reached through town, allow well over an hour.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I go directly from Siem Reap Airport to Angkor Wat?

Yes. The road from SAI runs through Siem Reap town, so a private car to Angkor Wat main entrance takes about 15–20 minutes longer than a transfer to the Old Market. Useful for afternoon arrivals wanting to catch late-afternoon light at Angkor Wat (sunset from the western side is best 17:00–18:30).

Which airport does Siem Reap use now?