{"id":7001,"date":"2026-06-06T00:16:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T00:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/?st-import=e7cd1ac50f2605c10c686bf3a5dfc5e5"},"modified":"2026-07-24T00:53:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T00:53:51","slug":"bangkok-to-siem-reap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/es\/bangkok-to-siem-reap\/","title":{"rendered":"Bangkok to Siem Reap: Flight Guide 2026 (Land Border Closed)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; Important: Land Border Closure (Updated June 2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All seven land border crossings between Thailand and Cambodia have been closed since June 2025 following a military conflict over disputed territory near Preah Vihear. As of June 2026, the border remains shut with no confirmed reopening date. The US Embassy maintains a &#8220;Do Not Travel&#8221; advisory for areas within 50 km of the Thai-Cambodia border.<\/p>\n\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/agent.12go.asia\/tools\/widget\/country_widget.js\"><\/script>\n<onetwogo-country-widget\n  country=\"KH\"\n   width=\"400\" agent=\"16173966\" lang=\"en\" fxcode=\"USD\" wl=\"12go.asia\">\n<\/onetwogo-country-widget>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flying is currently the only way to travel between Bangkok and Siem Reap.<\/strong> This guide covers the flight options in full. We will update this page as the border situation changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Siem Reap is home to Angkor Wat \u2014 the world\\&#8217;s largest religious monument and the reason most people visit Cambodia. Before June 2025, the Bangkok\u2013Siem Reap overland route via Poipet was one of the most popular budget routes in Southeast Asia. That option is currently unavailable. Flying is now the only practical connection between the two cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/travel\/Flights-Bangkok\/Siem-Reap\/?z=16173966&#038;sub_id=flights-bangkok-siem-reap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Search Flights Bangkok \u2192 Siem Reap tickets on 12Go \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flying Bangkok to Siem Reap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Direct flights from Bangkok to Siem Reap International Airport (SAI \u2014 the new airport that replaced the old REP) take approximately 1 hour. Bangkok Airways operates this route from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) as a near-monopoly on the direct service; AirAsia operates via a connection. Thailand\\&#8217;s budget carriers also offer one-stop options through Phnom Penh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Direct Flight Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bangkok Airways (BKK \u2192 SAI):<\/strong> The most direct option, ~1 hour. Prices from ~$80\u2013150 USD one way. Bangkok Airways has a near-monopoly on the direct route which keeps prices higher than other SEA hops.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cambodia Angkor Air (BKK \u2192 SAI):<\/strong> The Cambodian national carrier, comparable prices to Bangkok Airways.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Via Phnom Penh:<\/strong> AirAsia and other budget carriers connect Bangkok to Siem Reap via Phnom Penh \u2014 adds 2\u20133 hours but can be significantly cheaper at $50\u201380 USD total.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Booking Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Book 4\u20136 weeks ahead<\/strong> \u2014 Bangkok Airways prices spike close to departure<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check via Phnom Penh<\/strong> \u2014 often $30\u201350 cheaper than direct, especially on AirAsia<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid December 23\u2013January 3<\/strong> \u2014 peak Angkor season, prices double<\/li>\n<li><strong>Note the new airport:<\/strong> Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) opened in 2023 and replaced the old airport. Make sure your booking shows SAI, not the old REP code.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/travel\/Flights-BKK\/SAI\/?z=16173966&#038;sub_id=flights-bkk-sai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Search Flights BKK \u2192 SAI tickets on 12Go \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cambodia Visa (e-Visa)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most nationalities need a Cambodia visa. Options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cambodia e-Visa (recommended):<\/strong> Apply online at evisa.gov.kh for $30 USD + $6 processing fee. Valid 30 days, single entry. Approved in 3 business days. Accepted at all airports and (when open) land borders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visa on Arrival:<\/strong> Available at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports for $30 USD. Bring a passport photo and USD cash.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visa-free:<\/strong> ASEAN citizens (including Malaysian, Singaporean, Thai, Indonesian) enter Cambodia visa-free for 14\u201330 days depending on nationality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arriving at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new SAI airport is located approximately 51 km from Siem Reap town center \u2014 much further than the old airport. Budget extra transfer time. Options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Official taxi:<\/strong> Fixed rate from the airport, ~$25\u201335 USD to town. Book at the official counter inside arrivals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Private transfer:<\/strong> Pre-book through your hotel or a reputable operator \u2014 often similar price to airport taxi.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grab:<\/strong> Works in Siem Reap but cannot pick up inside the airport terminal zone \u2014 arrange pickup at the designated area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay in Siem Reap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pub Street area:<\/strong> Most central, walking distance to Night Market and restaurants. Lively, some noise at night.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wat Bo Road:<\/strong> Quieter, boutique guesthouses, popular with repeat visitors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Near Angkor Wat:<\/strong> Closer to the temples \u2014 convenient for early morning sunrise visits, less walking from town.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f3e8; <strong>[Travelpayouts widget: Hotels in Siem Reap via Booking.com or Agoda]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Angkor Wat: Practical Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Passes:<\/strong> 1-day $37 USD, 3-day $62 USD, 7-day $72 USD. Buy at the official Angkor Enterprise ticket office \u2014 not from touts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best time to visit:<\/strong> November to February \u2014 dry season, cooler temperatures. April\u2013May is hottest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunrise:<\/strong> Arrive at Angkor Wat\\&#8217;s west gate by 05:15 for sunrise over the reflecting pools. Extremely crowded December\u2013January.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transport:<\/strong> Hire a tuk-tuk driver for the day (~$15\u201320 USD) or rent an e-bike from town.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beyond Angkor Wat:<\/strong> Ta Prohm (jungle-covered ruins), Bayon (face towers), Banteay Srei (pink sandstone, 30km north) are all worth including.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/bangkok-to-phnom-penh\/\">Bangkok to Phnom Penh<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/siem-reap-to-phnom-penh\/\">Siem Reap to Phnom Penh<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/malaysia-to-thailand-travel-guide\/\">Malaysia to Thailand: Complete Travel Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This post contains affiliate links. When you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to travel from Bangkok to Siem Reap in 2026 \u2014 land borders closed since June 2025, flying is the only option. 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