AirAsia To Launch Domestic Flight Operations

Phnom Penh, March 19, 2024 --

AirAsia Cambodia (flight code KT) is scheduled to commence its domestic flight operations to three destinations: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville, the airline statement issued on Mar. 18 said.

The airline will launch its domestic flight operations on May 2, 2024, utilising two A320 aircrafts based at Phnom Penh International Airport, it pointed out.

According to the same source, flights to the three destinations, with daily frequencies, are now available for booking with 6,000 FREE Seats for the travel period between May 2, 2024 and Mar. 29, 2025 on airasia.com and the AirAsia MOVE app, previously known as ‘airasia Superapp’.

All flight bookings can also be paid through its main payment processing service provider - Oriental Bank’s payment gateway service which covers a wide range of payment options, from all card schemes to KHQR tailored to Cambodian guests.

AirAsia’s vast international network links Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville to over 130 destinations across Asia and beyond such as Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, via its hubs in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Bangkok, Thailand.

AirAsia Cambodia CEO, Vissoth Nam said, “this is an exciting moment in our journey, and we are thrilled to start painting the Cambodian sky red. As a truly local airline, we are proud to introduce affordable fares to the Kingdom. This will not only improve connectivity but also encourage travellers to stay longer in the country.”

The airline’s vision is to transform the way people travel in Cambodia and make air travel an integral part of the country's transportation network by offering great value fares, exceptional service, and strong connectivity starting with these three destinations, he added.

“The timing could not be better for AirAsia Cambodia's debut, considering the significant growth witnessed in Cambodian air travel and tourism. We are confident that AirAsia Cambodia will play a pivotal role in reshaping the country's aviation landscape, contributing to fostering the local economy by providing jobs to locals and unconditionally supporting Cambodia's government aspirations for economic growth and tourism development,” he underlined.

In 2023, Cambodia welcomed over 5.4 million foreign visitors, an almost 140 percent increase from 2022, with visitors from Thailand, Vietnam, China and Laos comprising nearly 70 percent of the total, as per the Ministry of Tourism.