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Is Phnom Penh Airport (PNH) Closed? Complete Guide to the Switch to Techo International Airport (KTI)

Yes — the former Phnom Penh International Airport at Pochentong (IATA code: PNH) permanently ceased commercial passenger operations in September 2025. Every international and domestic flight serving Cambodia’s capital now lands at Phnom Penh Techo International Airport (IATA code: KTI), where travellers must present a Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code and a valid Cambodia eVisa to receive their digital v-Pass.

Apply for Cambodia eVisa ($80 / $90) →Get Your KTI e-Arrival QR Code ($20 / $35 / $60) →

Valid at the new Phnom Penh Techo International Airport (KTI) · Mandatory for all flights landing at Phnom Penh (KTI)

2026 Entry Document Matrix

Old Phnom Penh Airport (PNH → KTI): eVisa, e-Arrival Card & v-Pass Requirements by Traveller Type

Check whether your nationality and trip purpose require a Cambodia eVisa ($80 USD Tourist / $90 USD Business), a mandatory Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code ($20 Standard / $35 Rush / $60 Super Rush), or both.

Traveller CategoryeVisa Needed?e-Arrival Card Needed?v-Pass Issued?Recommended Action
Travellers Searching for Flights to Phnom Penh (PNH vs KTI)Yes — Tourist eVisa ($80 USD) or Business eVisa ($90 USD) for non-ASEANYes — Mandatory for all KTI flights ($20 Standard / $35 Rush / $60 Super Rush)Yes — Digital v-Pass emailed upon clearing KTI immigration
Book flights under IATA code KTI and secure both your eVisa and e-Arrival QR code
Apply for KTI eVisa ($80 / $90) →
Travellers Holding an Approved Cambodia eVisa That Mentions "Phnom Penh (PNH)"Valid! Your existing Cambodia eVisa is automatically honoured at KTIYes — Ensure your Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code is completed for KTIYes — Digital v-Pass issued at KTI Smart Gates / immigration desks
No need to re-apply for your eVisa — just complete your mandatory KTI e-Arrival QR
Order KTI e-Arrival QR ($20) →
Business Travellers & Diplomats Flying into Phnom Penh (Type E)Yes — Cambodia Business eVisa ($90 USD, 30 days extendable)Yes — Mandatory ($20 Standard / $35 Rush / $60 Super Rush)Yes — Digital v-Pass confirms Type E entry at KTI
Select Business eVisa ($90) and bundle your KTI e-Arrival QR code
Apply for Business eVisa ($90) →
ASEAN Visa-Exempt Passengers Landing in Phnom Penh (KTI)No for short tourist stays (14–30 days); Yes ($90) for business/employmentYes — Mandatory ($20 Standard / $35 Rush / $60 Super Rush)Yes — Electronic v-Pass emailed after biometric clearance at KTI
Complete your mandatory Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code before boarding
Book Verified e-Arrival →
Step-by-Step 2026 Arrival Timeline

How to Clear Old Phnom Penh Airport (PNH → KTI) Smoothly: 6-Step Checklist

Follow this chronological sequence from pre-trip document filing through immigration clearance and onward transport.

  1. 1When Booking Flights & Hotels

    Search IATA Code KTI (Not PNH) & Update Hotel Pick-Up Details

    All airline reservation systems now route Phnom Penh flights to Techo International Airport (KTI), 35 km south of the city centre. Make sure your hotel chauffeur does not go to the old Pochentong site west of town.

    Traveller Tip: Avoid booking "airport hotels" near Russian Confederation Boulevard (the old PNH strip), as they are now 45–60 minutes away from the active KTI terminal.
  2. 23–5+ Days Before Your Flight to Phnom Penh

    Apply Online for Your Cambodia eVisa ($80 Tourist / $90 Business)

    Submit your passport bio page through VisaToCambodia.com. Our team formats your application for arrival at Techo International Airport (KTI) with no portrait photo upload or hotel voucher needed.

    Traveller Tip: Even if an older visa document displays Phnom Penh (PNH), Cambodian Immigration automatically accepts it at KTI.
  3. 3Within 7 Days of Your Flight (Or Pre-Book Anytime)

    Complete Your Mandatory KTI Cambodia e-Arrival Card ($20 / $35 / $60)

    Every passenger landing at Techo International Airport (KTI) must scan an e-Arrival QR code. Choose Standard ($20, 24h), Rush ($35, 2h), or Super Rush ($60, 15m).

    Traveller Tip: Save a screenshot of your QR code to your phone so you can walk straight to the KTI Smart Gates.
  4. 4At Your Departure Airport

    Check In for Phnom Penh Techo International (KTI)

    Present your passport, Cambodia eVisa printout, and Cambodia e-Arrival QR code at your airline check-in desk. Confirm your baggage tag prints KTI.

    Traveller Tip: If you forgot to file your e-Arrival before arriving at check-in, use our Super Rush tier ($60 USD) for 15-minute QR delivery.
  5. 5Touchdown at KTI Immigration Hall

    Clear Biometric Smart Gates & Receive Your Digital v-Pass

    Unlike the old PNH terminal, KTI is built around high-speed biometric clearance and paperless v-Pass emails. Present your passport, eVisa, and e-Arrival QR code to receive your electronic entry confirmation.

    Traveller Tip: Keep your v-Pass email saved — it replaces the old ink arrival stamp previously used at PNH.
  6. 6Ground Transfer into Phnom Penh City Centre

    Travel North via Samdech Techo Hun Sen Boulevard

    Take the official KTI Airport Express Bus ($3–$6), a metered taxi ($18–$28), or a private hotel car ($32–$45) 35 km north into BKK1, Daun Penh, or Riverside.

    Traveller Tip: The southern approach via Hun Sen Boulevard enters Phnom Penh right by BKK1 and Aeon Mall Mean Chey, avoiding the western industrial traffic that used to bottleneck old PNH.
Detailed Port & Immigration Rules

Essential 2026 Guidance for Former Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH — Replaced by KTI)

Why Did Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) Close in September 2025?

For nearly seven decades, Phnom Penh International Airport (IATA: PNH, ICAO: VDPP) — originally known as Pochentong Airport — served as Cambodia’s primary international gateway. However, because the single-runway site sits just 10 kilometres west of downtown Phnom Penh along Russian Confederation Boulevard, urban residential growth surrounded the airfield and prevented runway expansion for long-haul widebody jets.

In September 2025, operations officially transferred overnight to Techo International Airport (IATA: KTI, ICAO: VDTI), a new 2,600-hectare, 4F-class international hub located 35 kilometres south of the capital across Kandal and Takeo provinces. Following the parallel precedent set when Siem Reap Angkor (SAI) replaced old REP in October 2023, PNH retired from commercial passenger service the same night KTI opened.

  • Old Code (Closed Sept 2025): PNH / VDPP (Pochentong, 10 km west of central Phnom Penh).
  • New Code (Active 2026): KTI / VDTI (Techo International Airport, 35 km south of central Phnom Penh).
  • All valid Cambodia eVisas issued for Phnom Penh are honoured seamlessly at KTI.
Do Not Book Hotels Near the Old PNH Airport For an Early Flight!Many third-party hotel booking sites still label properties along Russian Confederation Boulevard as "Phnom Penh Airport Hotels". Those hotels are beside the closed PNH runway and are 45–60 minutes away from the new Techo International Airport (KTI). For quick access to KTI, stay in southern Phnom Penh (BKK1, Mean Chey, or along Hun Sen Boulevard).

What Changed Between Old PNH and New KTI for Visa & Arrival Procedures?

Beyond the new location and IATA code (KTI), the arrival experience in 2026 is completely paperless compared to how travellers used to clear old PNH years ago. You no longer fill out paper immigration cards on the plane or receive paper slips stapled into your passport.

Instead, every passenger landing at KTI must hold a Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code ($20 Standard, $35 Rush, or $60 Super Rush) alongside their Cambodia eVisa ($80 Tourist or $90 Business), and receives an electronic v-Pass by email immediately upon clearing KTI immigration.

  • Apply for your Cambodia eVisa with just your passport bio page — no portrait photo or flight ticket upload required.
  • Complete your Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code within 7 days of landing (or pre-book anytime and we file automatically when the window opens).
  • Read our dedicated Techo International Airport (KTI) arrival guide for terminal maps and transport options.
Transfers, Routes & Fares

Old Phnom Penh Airport (PNH → KTI)Transport & Connection Options (2026 Rates)

Estimated travel times and USD fares for official shuttles, taxis, private cars, and regional flights.

Transport ModeRouteTypical DurationEstimated Cost (USD)Traveller Notes
KTI Airport Express Bus (Replaces Old PNH Route 3)Techo International (KTI) → Hun Sen Blvd → BKK1 → Central Market55–75 minutes$3 – $6 USDDirect coach service linking the new southern KTI terminal with central Phnom Penh.
Official KTI Airport Taxi / Ride-HailingTecho International (KTI) → Central Phnom Penh (BKK1, Riverside, Daun Penh)45–60 minutes$18 – $28 USDDispatched from the official ground transport kerb outside KTI international arrivals.
Private Chauffeur / Hotel TransferTecho International (KTI) → Any Phnom Penh Hotel40–55 minutes$32 – $45 USDConfirm with your hotel that your driver is meeting you at KTI (Techo International), not old PNH.
Frequently Asked Questions

Old Phnom Penh Airport (PNH → KTI) — 2026 Arrival & eVisa FAQs

Verified answers to the 6 most common questions about arriving via Old Phnom Penh Airport (PNH → KTI).

Is Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) closed in 2026?

Yes. The former Phnom Penh International Airport at Pochentong (IATA code: PNH) closed to all commercial passenger flights in September 2025 when operations transferred to the new Phnom Penh Techo International Airport (IATA code: KTI).

What is the new airport code for Phnom Penh?

The official IATA airport code for Phnom Penh in 2026 is KTI (Techo International Airport, ICAO: VDTI), located 35 kilometres south of central Phnom Penh.

Is my Cambodia eVisa still valid if it says Phnom Penh (PNH)?

Yes. Any valid Cambodia eVisa ($80 Tourist or $90 Business) issued for Phnom Penh is automatically accepted at Techo International Airport (KTI). You do not need to apply for a new visa.

Do I need a Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code when landing at the new KTI airport?

Yes. Every international passenger landing at Techo International Airport (KTI) must present a Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code ($20 Standard, $35 Rush, or $60 Super Rush) in addition to their Cambodia eVisa (unless visa-exempt).

Why do some hotel websites still show hotels near PNH airport?

Some hotel directories have not updated their landmark labels since the September 2025 switch. Hotels along Russian Confederation Boulevard are near the closed PNH site; for easy access to the active KTI airport, stay in BKK1, Mean Chey, or southern Phnom Penh near Hun Sen Boulevard.

How do I get my Cambodia eVisa and e-Arrival QR code for Phnom Penh (KTI)?

You can apply for both on VisaToCambodia.com in minutes using only a photo of your passport bio page — no portrait photo or hotel booking upload is required.

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Read Techo International (KTI) Guide →
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Read Siem Reap Angkor (SAI) Guide →
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Read Bavet – Moc Bai Border (Vietnam) Guide →

Get Your Cambodia eVisa & e-Arrival QR Ready Before You Travel

Apply online with only your passport bio page — no portrait photo or hotel booking upload required. Tourist eVisa $80 USD, Business eVisa $90 USD, and verified e-Arrival QR from $20 USD (or calculate your exact group total).

Apply for Cambodia eVisa ($80 / $90) →Order e-Arrival Card QR ($20 / $35 / $60) →