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Phnom Penh International Airport to Phnom Penh City Center

Every transport option from PNH โ€” cost, journey time, and which one to pick. Updated for 2026 travellers arriving in Cambodia.

Airport
PNH
Country
Cambodia
Fastest
30โ€“45 min
Cheapest
USD 4โ€“8

How to get from PNH to Phnom Penh

OptionCostJourney time
PassApp / Grab (tuk-tuk)USD 4โ€“830โ€“45 min
Taxi (official airport)USD 15โ€“2525โ€“40 min
Public bus 3 (to Russian Market)KHR 1,500 (โ‚ฌ0.30)60 min

PNH is 7km from centre โ€” PassApp (Cambodia's Grab) or tuk-tuk is the standard tourist option (USD 4-8). USD is widely accepted alongside Cambodian riel (KHR). For 6+ hour layovers: Royal Palace + Tuol Sleng + riverside walk is the iconic Phnom Penh circuit.

Skip the queue โ€” pre-book an arrival transfer

A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into PNH.

Getting out of Phnom Penh (PNH)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Where to stay near Phnom Penh

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Common questions

How much does a taxi from Phnom Penh International Airport to Phnom Penh cost?

USD 4โ€“8 โ€” expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.

What's the cheapest way from PNH to Phnom Penh?

PassApp / Grab (tuk-tuk) at USD 4โ€“8 โ€” 30โ€“45 min to central Phnom Penh.

Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Cambodia?

Cambodia e-visa $30 online (evisa.gov.kh) or visa-on-arrival $30 at PNH. 30 days single entry. Some Asian + African passports require advance visa.