Siem Reap’s New International Airport Nears Completion with 92% Project Progress

The new Siem Reap International Airport, located in Tayek commune, Sot Nikum district, is in its final stages of completion, with 92% of the construction project already accomplished as of 31 March 2023. A working group from the General Department of Construction of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction inspected the site on 4 April 2023, confirming the project’s progress.

According to the team, the construction of the new airport is slated to be finished by 31 July 2023, ahead of its mid-year trial operation and official launch in October this year. This new airport is expected to ease the traffic load of the existing Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport, located about 51 km from Siem Reap city and around 40 km from Angkor Wat temple. (Read more)

AIAI started the construction of the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport project in March 2020, which is expected to be fully completed in a few months. Completing the new airport will undoubtedly help further develop Siem Reap’s tourism industry and the overall economy.  (Read more)

Siem Reap has been one of Cambodia’s prime tourist destinations for years, known for its stunning Angkor Wat temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With the construction of the new airport, visitors will be able to access the city more comfortably and conveniently, further boosting the city’s economic growth.

As the project nears completion, Siem Reap prepares for the influx of tourists with open arms, welcoming them to experience the wonders of the city’s rich culture and heritage.

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