Travelling from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Siem Reap–Angkor Airport (SAI): what you need to know
Siem Reap is one hour 12 minutes ahead of Kathmandu and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your KTM to SAI flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as November, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kathmandu Airport to Siem Reap–Angkor Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between KTM and SAI:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Siem Reap–Angkor Airport (SAI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kathmandu Airport to Siem Reap–Angkor Airport flight is 252 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 546 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from KTM to SAI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Kathmandu Airport to Siem Reap–Angkor Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from KTM to SAI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Kathmandu Airport to Siem Reap–Angkor Airport.
Handy information about Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kathmandu Airport, data shows 51% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Kathmandu Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Kathmandu. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near KTM. Whether you have an early flight from Kathmandu Airport to Siem Reap–Angkor Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Getting from Siem Reap–Angkor Airport (SAI) to central Siem Reap
Siem Reap–Angkor Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Siem Reap. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Siem Reap–Angkor Airport (SAI)
December is the most popular month for flights from Kathmandu Airport to Siem Reap–Angkor Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Siem Reap in June.
The warmest month in Siem Reap is March, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Kathmandu Airport to Siem Reap–Angkor Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KTM to SAI in January. Average temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) then.
Explore more of Cambodia
Siem Reap is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Cambodia you'll want to see. Around 225 kilometres south-east of Siem Reap, a trip to Phnom Penh will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Royal Palace, Genocide museum and Documentation Centre of Cambodia.
If you want to check out another major destination in Cambodia, consider Sihanoukville, about 306 kilometres south of Siem Reap. Otres Beach, Independence Beach and Sokha Beach are the start of reasons to visit.