Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Phnom Penh from £134

Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Phnom Penh from £134

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Tue, Jul 28
Kota Kinabalu BKIPhnom Penh KTI
£134
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Tue, Jul 28
Kota Kinabalu BKIPhnom Penh KTI
£137
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Fri, Jul 31
Kota Kinabalu BKIPhnom Penh KTI
£145
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Fri, Jul 31
Kota Kinabalu BKIPhnom Penh KTI
£147
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£297
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Fri, Jul 31 – Tue, Aug 4
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How much do flights to Phnom Penh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£134

Cheapest round-trip

£296

Average round-trip

£319

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Phnom Penh airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: airport shuttle bus and tuk-tuk.

Phnom Penh is served by Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH), located approximately 10 km west of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, tuk-tuks, and shuttle buses. Journey times typically range from 20 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours. Most transport options are available around the clock, though frequencies may vary at night.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-40 min

៛36,000 – ៛48,000; KHR 36,000–48,000 (USD 9–12); fixed rate to city center

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and comfort

20-40 min

៛20,000 – ៛36,000; KHR 20,000–36,000 (USD 5–9); price varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

25-45 min

៛16,000 – ៛28,000; KHR 16,000–28,000 (USD 4–7); negotiate before departure

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-40 min

៛16,000 – ៛32,000; KHR 16,000–32,000 (USD 4–8); local ride-hailing app

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

local app users

20-35 min

៛60,000 – ៛100,000; KHR 60,000–100,000 (USD 15–25); pre-booked service

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

15-30 min

៛8,000 – ៛16,000; KHR 8,000–16,000 (USD 2–4); not suitable for luggage

on-demand (traffic dependent)

solo travelers, light luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in KHR with USD equivalents; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • US dollars are widely accepted in Cambodia; small change may be given in Cambodian riel.
  • Tuk-tuk and motorbike taxi fares should be negotiated before departure.
  • Traffic congestion is common during morning and evening rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Phnom Penh

Depart from
Kota Kinabalu International
Arrive to
Techo International Airport
Average flights per week
264
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Phnom Penh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Cambodia AirwaysKMEKRYes
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Shanghai AirlinesCSHFMYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Phnom Penh

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January32°C22°C
February34°C23°C
March36°C25°C
April35°C26°C
May34°C26°C
June33°C25°C
July32°C25°C
August32°C25°C
September31°C25°C
October31°C24°C
November30°C23°C
December30°C22°C
Hottest Month
36°C
March
Coldest month
22°C
January
Sunny days
203
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
36%
36°C26°C
18 Jul
35°C26°C
Sunday
12 Jul
18%
33°C27°C
19 Jul
35°C27°C
Monday
13 Jul
82%
28°C25°C
20 Jul
33°C27°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
84%
27°C24°C
21 Jul
31°C27°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
70%
28°C24°C
22 Jul
41%
32°C27°C
Thursday
16 Jul
36%
32°C25°C
23 Jul
57%
30°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
35°C26°C
24 Jul
74%
28°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Cambodia Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Emirates, and Shanghai Airlines. Kota Kinabalu and Phnom Penh have 264 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, Sandakan, London, Singapore, Denpasar, Kuching, Tawau, Penang, Cebu, Gunung Mulu National Park, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Lahad Datu, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Kota Bharu, Sibu, Hanoi, Taipei.
What are the most popular routes to and from Phnom Penh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Phnom Penh and Bangkok, London, Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket Province, Bali, Phuket City, Chiang Mai, Singapore, Perth, Hanoi, Manila, Manchester, Da Nang, Melbourne, Jakarta, Krabi, Tokyo.
What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?
The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang.
What airports are near Phnom Penh?
The main airport in Phnom Penh is Phnom Penh International. It is also served by Tan Son Nhat International, Sihanoukville International, Can Tho International, Rach Gia.
Which airlines fly between Kota Kinabalu and Phnom Penh?
Currently, you can fly between Kota Kinabalu and Phnom Penh with AirAsia, Cambodia Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Emirates, Shanghai Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Kota Kinabalu and Phnom Penh?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kota Kinabalu and Phnom Penh, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Kota Kinabalu and Phnom Penh?
Traveling between Kota Kinabalu and Phnom Penh, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?
There are a number of airports in and around Kota Kinabalu. The main one is Kota Kinabalu International and other nearby airports include Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang
How many airports are there near Phnom Penh?
There are a number of airports in and around Phnom Penh. The main one is Phnom Penh International and other nearby airports include Tan Son Nhat International, Sihanoukville International, Can Tho International, Rach Gia.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu and Phnom Penh depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu and Phnom Penh arrive?
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