SIEM REAP AIRPORT ASSISTANCE

History Siem Reap International Airport

After the new Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) opens in October, the existing complex serving the northwestern province will be “completely closed”, according to State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) spokesman Sin Chansereyvutha.

SAI developer Angkor International Airport Investment (Cambodia) Co Ltd (AIAI) last month affirmed its commitment to completing the main work on the first of the three phases of the 4E-category airport by end-March, and opening the establishment by October.

The project broke ground on March 15, 2020 on a 700.06ha site in Sotr Nikum district’s Ta Yek commune east of Siem Reap town. Chansereyvutha told The Post that a round of internal test flights is scheduled for SAI in June.

However, in response to queries regarding what would become of the old 4D-category airport, its facilities and site, he merely responded: “That will be the decision of the Royal Government.”

Although the main work on the first phase of SAI was reportedly 63 per cent complete at end-2022, that rate has since risen to 86 per cent, according to Prime Minister Hun Sen’s personal assistant Eang Sophalleth – who also confirmed the June test flights – on March 6.

Sophalleth revealed this following a meeting between the premier and Liu Minglin, president and vice-chairman of the Chinese state-owned Yunnan Investment Group, an AIAI affiliate that is also behind SAI, at the Peach Palace in Phnom Penh.

Liu briefed the premier on provisional plans concerning a broad promotion campaign for SAI to attract tourists and investors to the Kingdom, as well as on his company’s intent to invest in solar energy in Siem Reap province, Sophalleth recounted, adding that Hun Sen welcomed both.

The premier encouraged Yunnan Investment Group to fast-track construction work on the airport, albeit while making sure that the project meets all requisite standards before flights begin. He also recommended setting up a solar panel factory for domestic and overseas markets.

Chansereyvutha added that SAI is being built at a better site than the current airport – the latter being located more than 40km to the west, at 5km from Angkor Wat – incorporating social and environmental considerations, which he said would mean “no more” major issues involving UNESCO – the UN’s cultural agency.

Transportation Siem Reap International Airport

• Car: The distance from Siem Reap Airport to the centre of Siem Reap is 9 kilometres. By car, it takes 20 minutes to get to the centre of Siem Reap.
• Public transport: It is possible to travel to and from Siem Reap Airport by public transport. Visit the Siem Reap Airport transportation page for the possibilities.
• Bus services: You can also choose for an airport express bus service at Siem Reap Airport. Learn more about your travel options, travel time and where to buy tickets.
• Taxi transfer: A taxi is the quickest and most comfortable way to get to and from Siem Reap Airport. The price for a taxi ride from the airport to the centre of Siem Reap is about KHR 40000.-. Book your taxi at Siem Reap Airport and discover the comfort of pre-booked taxis.

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