PNH → Phnom Penh, Cambodia Updated for 2026

Phnom Penh Techo International Airport (KTI / PNH) (PNH) Transfer & Transit Guide [2026]

Techo International Airport (KTI / PNH) is Cambodia's state-of-the-art aviation gateway, opened in late 2025 to replace the historic Pochentong airport and handle growing tourism and business to the capital.

Distance 25 km (south)
Official Ride App Grab / PassApp
Currency USD

All Direct Transfer Routes From Phnom Penh Techo International Airport (KTI / PNH) (PNH)

PNH 45 min

Phnom Penh (PNH) → Riverside (Sisowath Quay) & Central Phnom Penh

From: $0.40 - $15.00 (~€0.38 - €14.00)
Top Pick: GrabCar / Official Airport Sedan Taxi

Commercial air traffic for Phnom Penh operates from the state-of-the-art Techo International Airport (KTI / PNH), located in Kandal Province approximately 25 km south of the capital (replacing the old Pochentong facility). The most economical option is the Techo Airport Express Bus, which runs to central Phnom Penh for just 1,500 KHR (~$0.40 USD). For direct door-to-door comfort, an official airport taxi or GrabCar takes 45 to 60 minutes and costs $15.00 - $25.00 USD (approx. 60,000 - 100,000 KHR), while a motorized Grab/PassApp auto-rickshaw (tuk-tuk) costs $10.00 - $15.00 USD.

Terminals & Station Layout

A vast Foster + Partners-designed terminal located 25 km south of the capital in Kandal Province, featuring integrated ground transport bays, express bus stops, and official taxi stands.

Taxi Rules & Scams to Avoid

Download Grab or PassApp for transparent, metered rides; official airport taxis have published flat rates ($17 - $25 USD) at the curbside transport counter.

Late-Night Arrivals (After Midnight)

Crisp, undamaged US Dollars and Cambodian Riel are universally accepted; 24/7 official airport taxis and pre-booked private transfers operate around the clock.

STRESS-FREE DOOR-TO-DOOR OPTION

Prefer a Driver Waiting at Phnom Penh (PNH) Arrivals?

Traveling with heavy suitcases, young children, or landing after midnight? Pre-book a fixed-price private airport transfer or express rail pass on Klook with instant confirmation and no meter haggling.

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ARRIVAL CONNECTIVITY & RIDE-HAILING TIP

Need Mobile Data at the Terminal for Grab / PassApp & Maps?

Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where Grab / PassApp pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.