Cheap flights from Vientiane to Phnom Penh from £146

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Thu, Apr 30
Vientiane VTEPhnom Penh KTI
£146
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Sun, Apr 26
Vientiane VTEPhnom Penh KTI
£146
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Tue, Apr 28
Vientiane VTEPhnom Penh KTI
£148
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Tue, Apr 28
Vientiane VTEPhnom Penh KTI
£180
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Thu, Apr 30
Vientiane VTEPhnom Penh KTI
£180
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Fri, May 1
Vientiane VTEPhnom Penh KTI
£188
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Thu, Apr 30 – Mon, May 4
Vientiane VTEPhnom Penh KTI
£326
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Thu, Apr 30 – Sun, May 3
Vientiane VTEPhnom Penh KTI
£329
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Sun, Apr 26 – Thu, Apr 30
Vientiane VTEPhnom Penh KTI
£331
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Tue, Apr 28 – Sat, May 2
Vientiane VTEPhnom Penh KTI
£334
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Thu, Apr 30 – Sat, May 2
Vientiane VTEPhnom Penh KTI
£336
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How much do flights to Phnom Penh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£146

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£316

Cheapest round-trip

£326

Average round-trip

£363

Nonstop flights in April

£173 – £222

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
Wattay International
Arrive to
Techo International Airport
Average flights per week
186
Flight distance
779 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Vientiane to Phnom Penh in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
Vietnam Airlines
1111111
Cambodia Airways
---1---1------1
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
Vietnam Airlines
1111111
Cambodia Airways
---1---1------1
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Vietnam Airlines
1111111
Cambodia Airways
---1---1------1
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Vietnam Airlines
1111111
Cambodia Airways
---1---1---------
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Vientiane to Phnom Penh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Lao AirlinesLAOQVYes
Air CambodiaKHVK6No
Cambodia AirwaysKMEKRYes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes

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
202
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
40°C25°C
18 Apr
84%
35°C26°C
Sunday
12 Apr
41°C25°C
19 Apr
88%
34°C26°C
Monday
13 Apr
41°C25°C
20 Apr
86%
35°C26°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
40°C26°C
21 Apr
84%
32°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
77%
38°C26°C
22 Apr
72%
33°C25°C
Thursday
16 Apr
50%
39°C27°C
23 Apr
36°C26°C
Friday
17 Apr
81%
37°C27°C
24 Apr
85%
36°C27°C
Book your trip to arrive at Techo International Airport, or Phnom Penh International. The distance between Vientiane and Phnom Penh is 779 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Lao Airlines, Air Cambodia, Cambodia Airways, China Southern Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines. Vientiane and Phnom Penh have 186 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Vientiane to Phnom Penh?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vientiane and Phnom Penh takes around 1.7 hours.
What is the flight distance between Vientiane and Phnom Penh?
The flight distance between Vientiane and Phnom Penh is 779 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Vientiane and Phnom Penh?
Several carriers operate flights between Vientiane and Phnom Penh. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Cambodia Airways, Vietnam Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Vientiane?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Vientiane and Bangkok, Pakse, Ho Chi Minh City, Luang Prabang, Hanoi, Phuket City, Siem Reap, Chiang Mai, Phuket Province, Manchester, London, Minneapolis, Seoul, Manila, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Krabi, Singapore, Da Nang, Melbourne.
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 Vientiane?
The main airport in Vientiane is Wattay International. It is also served by Wattay International, Udon Thani International, Khon Kaen, Loei, Sakon Nakhon.
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, Phnom Penh International.
Which airlines fly between Vientiane and Phnom Penh?
Currently, you can fly between Vientiane and Phnom Penh with Lao Airlines, Air Cambodia, Cambodia Airways, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Vientiane and Phnom Penh?
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