Getting to Cambodia’s ancient temples of Angkor is simple from Bangkok, allowing you to easily see the temples in a couple of days
Flying To Angkor Wat
By far the easiest way to get to Angkor Wat from Bangkok is to fly. As of 16 October 2023, the new Siem Reap Angkor International Airport has become operational.
Check flights on 12go to find the cheapest direct flights from Bangkok to Siem Reap (the town nearest to the Angkor temples).
The airport code for Bangkok is BKK and the airport code for the new Siem Reap airport is SAI. (The old Siem Reap aircode code is REP).
The flight takes about one hour. The new Siem Reap Angkor International Airport is 40 km away from the town of Siem Reap, so it’s about a 45 minute to an hour drive to your hotel.
You can pre-book a taxi from the new Siem Reap Angkor International Airport to your hotel to have a hassle-free arrival into Cambodia.
There are also direct international flights to Siem Reap (Angkor) from many other countries – check Skyscanner for details.
Air Asia and Bangkok Airways are the two main airlines that fly from Bangkok to Angkor Wat.
For Bangkok to Siem Reap flights, you can compare prices for your chosen dates and book your tickets online.
You will also need to apply for a Cambodian eVisa before you fly. See the official government website for more details.
Bangkok To Phnom Penh Flight And Driving To Siem Reap
Another option to consider is to fly Bangkok (BKK) to Phnom Penh (PNH) – check for flight times and prices and also – stay a couple of days in Phnom Penh and then get the bus up to Siem Reap. I wrote about my own weekend in Phnom Penh if you want some ideas of what to see there.
Bus From Bangkok To Siem Reap
If you want to save cash and go overland from Bangkok to Siem Reap, you can get a bus to the border town of Poipet and then transfer over the border. It used to be that once in Cambodia the roads deteriorated rapidly but extensive repairs have been made to make the journey easier. You can check Bangkok to Siem Reap bus departure times, prices and book tickets online.
Angkor Wat Must Sees
If you decide to go to Angkor Wat, have a read of my Brief Guide to Angkor Wat, Cambodia – it’s in three parts and gives a rundown of what I think are the best temples to see and a bit of history along with practicalities to let you get the best out of your time at the temples. There’s also my Angkor: Essential Temples To See page for a rundown of the Angkor’s most important temple and my page on Beng Mealea – The Lost Temple Of Angkor.
While planning your trip, you might also want to consider Angkor Thailand, the Angkor-period temples that are located within Thailand. Some of them are stunning and much less crowded too.
Angkor Wat Accommodation
There is a lot of accommodation in Siem Reap, from very cheap guesthouses to a plethora of huge, corporate 5 Star hotels. Booking has plenty of Siem Reap Hotels which you can book online.
I’m a big fan of the FCC Angkor hotel, which has undergone a change of ownership and is now part of the Avani chain. It’s not the most expensive of Angkor’s luxury hotels, but it’s certainly one of the classiest. You can book the FCC Angkor hotel online at Booking.com or Agoda.com.
More on Travelhappy about Temples In Thailand, Cambodia and Burma:
- Angkor, Bagan, Sukhothai – The Legacy
Part 1 – Sukhothai – Part 2: Angkor – Part 3: Bagan - The Temple Of A Million Beer Bottles – Wat Lan Khaud
- Sukhothai: Thailand’s Own Angkor Wat
- Essential Temples Of Sukhothai
- Essential Temples of Angkor
- Essential Temples of Bagan
- Angkor Wat – A Brief Guide
- Angkor Wat To Bangkok
- Beng Mealea – The Lost Temple Of Angkor
