Home/Airports/Phnom Penh arrival

Phnom Penh International Airport to Phnom Penh City Center

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

Airport
PNH
Country
Cambodia
Fastest
30–45 min
Cheapest
USD 4–8

How to get from PNH to Phnom Penh

OptionCostJourney time
PassApp / Grab (tuk-tuk)USD 4–830–45 min
Taxi (official airport)USD 15–2525–40 min
Public bus 3 (to Russian Market)KHR 1,500 (€0.30)60 min

PNH is 7km from centre — 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 — 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.

Check transfer prices
Renting a car instead? Compare rentals with free cancellation.

Where to stay near Phnom Penh

Comparing hotels across Phnom Penh — filter by neighbourhood, price, and distance from Phnom Penh International Airport.

Common questions

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

USD 4–8 — 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 4–830–45 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.