Bangkok to Siem Reap: flights while land crossings are closed
Bangkok to Siem Reap: flights while land crossings are closed
Plan a flight to SAI while Thailand-Cambodia land crossings remain closed. Compare BKK and DMK by airport access, baggage and the Siem Reap transfer. An old bus listing is not confirmation that a border crossing is operating.
This comparison is independent of the partner offers available below. Onboard time is not door-to-door time. Prices depend on date, fare and extras; compare the whole journey, not just the cheapest individual offer.
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| Connection | Time and total journey | Price basis | Who is it suitable for? |
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| Flight from Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) โ Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) Official booking | Bangkok Airways offers BKK to SAI. Confirm the exact date, flight number and airborne duration in the booking. Allow additionally: Add airport access, international check-in, immigration and the transfer from SAI to your accommodation. | Per person Current one-way THB quote per passenger. Compare baggage and fare conditions, not only the headline price. | Travelers starting near BKK or connecting there who want to avoid changing Bangkok airports. Consider: International entry requirements still apply. SAI is not the former REP airport near Siem Reap. |
| Flight from Don Mueang Bangkok Don Mueang Airport (DMK) โ Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) Official booking | Checked Thai AirAsia October examples take approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 5 minutes nonstop from DMK to SAI. Confirm your actual dated flight. Allow additionally: Add travel to DMK, international check-in, immigration and onward transport from SAI. | Per person Current one-way THB fare per passenger. Check baggage and extras on the selected itinerary. | Travelers who can reach DMK conveniently and whose chosen fare works after baggage and transfers. Consider: The booking portal URL uses older BKK/REP labels, but the actual checked itineraries say DMK/SAI. Verify the airport codes on your ticket. |
Boarding, transfers and onward travel
- Check current official border advice before considering any land itinerary.
- Choose BKK or DMK before comparing fares; they are different airports.
- Book SAI, then plan the transfer to Siem Reap rather than using an old REP transfer estimate.
- Confirm passport and entry requirements for your nationality and travel date.
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Sources and background
These sources support the topics listed below, not every statement or current price in this article.
- Thailand: regional travel advice (UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
Safety, Transport
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- Cambodia: travel advice (Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade)
Safety, Transport
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- Bangkok Airways: BKK to SAI (Bangkok Airways)
Transport
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- Thai AirAsia: dated DMK to SAI itineraries (AirAsia)
Transport
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Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.
Transport and connections in detail
1. Flight from Suvarnabhumi
Departure: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Arrival: Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI)
Onboard reference: Bangkok Airways offers BKK to SAI. Confirm the exact date, flight number and airborne duration in the booking.
Complete journey: Add airport access, international check-in, immigration and the transfer from SAI to your accommodation.
Price: Current one-way THB quote per passenger. Compare baggage and fare conditions, not only the headline price.
Best for: Travelers starting near BKK or connecting there who want to avoid changing Bangkok airports.
Trade-off: International entry requirements still apply. SAI is not the former REP airport near Siem Reap.
Booking channel: Official information and booking: Flight from Suvarnabhumi
2. Flight from Don Mueang
Departure: Bangkok Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
Arrival: Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI)
Onboard reference: Checked Thai AirAsia October examples take approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 5 minutes nonstop from DMK to SAI. Confirm your actual dated flight.
Complete journey: Add travel to DMK, international check-in, immigration and onward transport from SAI.
Price: Current one-way THB fare per passenger. Check baggage and extras on the selected itinerary.
Best for: Travelers who can reach DMK conveniently and whose chosen fare works after baggage and transfers.
Trade-off: The booking portal URL uses older BKK/REP labels, but the actual checked itineraries say DMK/SAI. Verify the airport codes on your ticket.
Booking channel: Official information and booking: Flight from Don Mueang
Practical checks
- Check current official border advice before considering any land itinerary.
- Choose BKK or DMK before comparing fares; they are different airports.
- Book SAI, then plan the transfer to Siem Reap rather than using an old REP transfer estimate.
- Confirm passport and entry requirements for your nationality and travel date.
Timetable
| Flight Don Mueang Airport - Siem Reap $ 52.02–57.23 1h – 1h 10m | |
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| Taxi Don Mueang Airport - Siem Reap $ 257.56–371.00 8h | |
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| Flight Bangkok - Siem Reap $ 83.61–505.61 1h – 1days 35m | |
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| Bus Bangkok - Siem Reap $ 37.22–43.87 8h 30m – 13h | |
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| Taxi Bangkok - Siem Reap $ 163.24–412.20 6h 30m – 9h | |
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| Van Bangkok - Siem Reap $ 38.71 7h 30m – 8h | |
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| Taxi Suvarnabhumi Airport - Siem Reap $ 180.55–329.76 8h – 9h | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Bangkok to Siem Reap, including current prices and schedules.
No current land booking should be assumed. The reviewed official advice says Thailand-Cambodia land crossings remain closed, and an old bus listing is not confirmation that a crossing is operating.
Bangkok Airways offers BKK to SAI. Confirm the date, flight number and airborne duration, then add airport access, international processing and the transfer from SAI.
Checked Thai AirAsia October examples take approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 5 minutes nonstop from DMK to SAI. Confirm your actual dated flight, baggage and extras.
Choose BKK or DMK according to your location and the selected itinerary. They are different airports, so compare access, baggage and the complete transfer.
Both reviewed flight options use a current one-way THB quote per passenger. Compare fare conditions and baggage, not only the headline price.
Recheck the official border advice, operator and entry requirements before considering land travel. Do not treat historical bus, van or private-transfer listings as current crossings.