Phnom Penh Airport — PassApp + airport taxi
Phnom Penh International (PNH) to Phnom Penh — Updated 2026
Phnom Penh (PNH) airport is 10 km west of Sisowath Quay (Riverside). Airport taxi $10-15 fixed rate at counter. PassApp (Cambodia's ride-share) $8-12 for car or $5-8 for tuk-tuk. Tuk-tuk from arrivals $5-10 negotiated. Hotels often include shuttle. Cambodia runs on USD alongside riel — bring small USD bills. No metro or public bus to airport.
PassApp + airport taxi stops
| Station / Stop | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PNH Arrivals | 0 min | Taxi rank + tuk-tuk stand + PassApp pickup outside arrivals |
| Riverside (Sisowath Quay) | ~25-40 min traffic | Central tourist district |
| Central Market area | ~25-40 min | Local market + shopping |
| BKK1 (expat area) | ~25-40 min | Business + hotel district |
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PassApp + airport taxi vs alternatives
| Option | Cost | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel shuttle | FREE with most hotels | 25-40 min | Best option — confirm with hotel. |
| PassApp tuk-tuk | $5-8 | 25-40 min | Classic + budget option. |
| PassApp car | $8-12 | 25-40 min | App-based, more comfortable. |
| Airport taxi (fixed) | $10-15 | 25-40 min | Fixed rate at counter, English staff. |
| Private transfer | $20-35 | 25-40 min | Pre-booked Welcome Pickups. |
FAQ
How much SHOULD Phnom Penh airport taxi cost?+
Airport taxi (fixed price at counter): $10-15 to central Phnom Penh (Riverside, BKK1). PassApp: $8-12 for car, $5-8 for tuk-tuk. Anyone quoting $25+ is overcharging. Cambodia has NO airport metro or public bus — you'll pay for private transport.
PassApp or airport taxi in Phnom Penh?+
PassApp: cheaper ($5-12 vs $10-15), app-tracked, more transparent. Airport taxi: fixed price, English-speaking, no app needed. For solo/couple with light luggage: PassApp. For families or first-time visitors: airport taxi easier.
Phnom Penh traffic to airport?+
Peak-hour traffic can turn 25-min drive into 40-60 min. Avoid 07:00-09:00 + 16:00-19:00 for airport transfers. Airport check-in for international flights: 90-120 min minimum, so arrive 3+ hours before international departure if traveling in rush hour.
What currency for Phnom Penh airport transfer?+
USD is universally accepted in Cambodia (in fact preferred). Bring small USD bills ($1, $5, $10) for taxi + tips. Change comes in Cambodian riel (approx 4,100 riel = $1). PassApp accepts card payment via app. Tuk-tuks are cash-only.
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