Direct Phnom Penh–New Delhi Flights Improve Cambodia Access for Indian Travelers

Travelers between India and Cambodia have a direct air option between Phnom Penh and New Delhi, reducing the need to connect via Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Ho Chi Minh City for many itineraries.

The route was launched on 16 June 2024 as the first direct flight link between India and Cambodia, according to a press release from the Embassy of India in Phnom Penh. The embassy said the service would initially operate four times per week, with Cambodia Angkor Air involved alongside Cambodian aviation and tourism authorities.

For travelers, the practical impact is straightforward: New Delhi becomes a direct gateway to Cambodia’s capital, while Phnom Penh becomes a more convenient starting point for onward travel to Siem Reap, Angkor Wat and other Cambodia destinations.

What route is operating?

Air Cambodia, formerly Cambodia Angkor Air, lists New Delhi (DEL) in its booking network and publishes Phnom Penh–New Delhi schedule information on its official news pages. The airline’s published schedule shows flight numbers K6 760 and K6 761 on the Phnom Penh–New Delhi route, with services shown on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

There is one important timing caveat: the original launch announcement and early media coverage referred to a June 2024 start and four weekly flights, while Air Cambodia’s current news schedule refers to an 8 August 2024 schedule and different operating days from some early reports. Travelers should therefore treat the route as verified, but check the airline’s live booking engine or flight status before relying on a specific day or departure time.

Why this matters for travelers

The direct service is most useful for Indian travelers visiting Cambodia, Cambodian residents traveling to India, and multi-country travelers who want to combine India with Cambodia without a third-country connection.

• Shorter itineraries: A direct Phnom Penh–Delhi flight can remove a transit stop and reduce missed-connection risk.
• Better access to Angkor: Travelers from Delhi can arrive in Phnom Penh and continue to Siem Reap by domestic flight, bus, private transfer or other onward transport.
• More flexible regional planning: Phnom Penh can work as either the entry or exit point for Cambodia trips, especially for travelers combining Cambodia with Thailand, Vietnam, Laos or India.
• Medical, family and business travel: The route also helps Cambodian travelers going to India and Indian residents or business travelers with Cambodia ties.

Airport and check-in considerations

Air Cambodia’s official passenger information says international travelers should present themselves at the check-in counter early enough for document verification and baggage checks. Its check-in page states that international passengers should be at the airport at least 120 minutes before departure, and it lists Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) check-in opening three hours before departure and closing 60 minutes before departure.

Travelers departing from Phnom Penh should also note that Phnom Penh airport operations have moved to Techo International Airport, shown by Air Cambodia as KTI for travel from September 2025 onward. Always check the airport code shown on the ticket and booking confirmation, especially if using older travel guides or saved airport information that still refers to PNH.

Visa and entry planning

The new flight does not change Cambodia’s entry rules. Indian passport holders and other travelers should confirm visa eligibility before booking. Cambodia’s official e-Visa service is provided through evisa.gov.kh, and the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Washington warns travelers to use the official e-Visa website and avoid fraudulent third-party visa sites.

Because airline staff verify travel documents before boarding, passengers should check passport validity, visa requirements, return or onward travel conditions and any airline-specific document checks before arriving at the airport.

Bottom line

The Phnom Penh–New Delhi route is a useful connectivity improvement for Cambodia trips from India, especially for travelers heading to Phnom Penh first or continuing onward to Siem Reap and Angkor Wat. The route itself is supported by official and operator sources, but the exact weekly schedule has changed or been presented differently across sources, so travelers should verify live flight dates directly with Air Cambodia before making fixed plans.