Travelling from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH): what you need to know
Phnom Penh's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Koh Samui.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your USM to PNH flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
Currently, 121 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Koh Samui Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 272 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from USM to PNH, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Koh Samui Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from USM to PNH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Koh Samui Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport.
Handy information about Koh Samui Airport (USM)
When it comes to Koh Samui Airport's on-time performance, 69.38% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The journey from central Koh Samui to Koh Samui Airport is about 3 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near USM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Koh Samui Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Koh Samui Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PNH instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Phnom Penh International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Budget and discover more of Phnom Penh and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Phnom Penh International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) to central Phnom Penh
From Phnom Penh International Airport, Phnom Penh is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
The quietest month for a flight from Koh Samui Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Phnom Penh based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Koh Samui Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Phnom Penh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Look for cheap tickets from USM to PNH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Cambodia
Sihanoukville is just one of the many places in Cambodia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Phnom Penh. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Ochheuteal Beach, Wat Leu Temple and Wat Krom Temple.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Phnom Penh, Battambang is another favourite stop in Cambodia. Experience major highlights starting with The Garden of SamDech Sar Kheng, Spean Thmor Chas and សួននាគសន្តិភាព-Dragon Peace Garden.