IATA: KTI · ICAO: VDTI · Replaced PNH (Sept 2025)Active Primary Hub · eVisa + e-Arrival Required

Phnom Penh Techo International Airport (KTI): 2026 Arrival, eVisa, e-Arrival QR & v-Pass Guide

Techo International Airport (KTI) is Cambodia’s flagship 4F-class capital gateway, having permanently replaced the old Pochentong airport (PNH) in September 2025. Every international air traveller landing at KTI must present a Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code alongside their approved Cambodia eVisa (for non-exempt nationalities) to clear the biometric Smart Gates and receive their digital v-Pass.

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

Passport bio page only · Approved in 3–5 days · Accepted at KTI · Mandatory for all KTI flights · Standard 24h, Rush 2h, Super Rush 15m

2026 Entry Document Matrix

Techo International (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
Standard International Travellers (Australia, UK, US, EU, Canada, NZ, India, Japan)Yes — Tourist eVisa ($80 USD) or Business eVisa ($90 USD)Yes — Mandatory ($20 Standard / $35 Rush / $60 Super Rush)Yes — Digital v-Pass emailed + accessible via QR lookup
Order both your Cambodia eVisa and verified e-Arrival Card online before flying
Apply for eVisa ($80 / $90) →
ASEAN Visa-Exempt Nationals (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Laos)No for short tourism (14–30 days); Yes ($90 Business eVisa) for work/businessYes — Mandatory ($20 Standard / $35 Rush / $60 Super Rush)Yes — Digital v-Pass issued electronically after biometric scan
Complete your mandatory Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code prior to boarding
Get e-Arrival QR ($20) →
Business & Long-Stay Travellers (All Nationalities — Ordinary Type E Visa)Yes — Cambodia Business eVisa ($90 USD, 30 days initial stay, extendable)Yes — Mandatory ($20 Standard / $35 Rush / $60 Super Rush)Yes — Digital v-Pass confirms Type E entry for subsequent local extension
Select Business eVisa ($90 USD) and bundle your e-Arrival QR filing
Apply for Business eVisa ($90) →
China, Hong Kong & Macau Passports (15 Jun – 15 Oct 2026 Trial Window)Trial visa-exempt for tourism during window; $80/$90 eVisa outside windowYes — Mandatory for all KTI flights even during the 2026 trial windowYes — Digital v-Pass issued at KTI immigration
File your mandatory e-Arrival Card QR code before boarding for KTI
Book Verified e-Arrival →
Step-by-Step 2026 Arrival Timeline

How to Clear Techo International (KTI) Smoothly: 6-Step Checklist

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

  1. 13–5+ Days Before Your Flight

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

    Submit your passport bio page through our streamlined online application. There is no need to upload a separate portrait photo or attach hotel and flight bookings — our team handles document formatting and pre-checks every field before filing.

    Traveller Tip: Print one physical copy of your eVisa approval certificate and keep a PDF copy on your phone for airline check-in.
  2. 2Within 7 Days of Landing at KTI (Or Pre-Book Anytime)

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

    Every passenger landing at Techo International Airport (KTI) must hold a Cambodia e-Arrival QR code. Choose Standard ($20, within 24h), Rush ($35, within 2h), or Super Rush ($60, within 15 mins). If you book weeks in advance, we hold your submission and file automatically when the 7-day window opens.

    Traveller Tip: Take a screenshot of your e-Arrival QR code in your phone camera roll so you do not rely on terminal Wi-Fi.
  3. 3At Your Departure Airport Check-In Desk

    Airline Document Verification (IATA Code: KTI)

    Airline staff verify that your passport has at least 6 months validity remaining, check your approved Cambodia eVisa, and confirm you hold a Cambodia e-Arrival QR code before issuing your boarding pass to KTI.

    Traveller Tip: Verify your luggage tag shows KTI (Techo International Airport) — the legacy PNH code was retired in September 2025.
  4. 4Touchdown at KTI International Arrivals Concourse

    Proceed to the Biometric Immigration Hall

    Follow the bilingual signage through Foster + Partners’ sunlit canopy concourse to the International Arrivals Immigration Hall. Keep your passport, eVisa printout, and e-Arrival QR screenshot ready in hand.

    Traveller Tip: Walk past the crowded tablet self-help stands and Visa-on-Arrival cash queues if you already have your eVisa and e-Arrival QR code.
  5. 5Immigration Clearance & Smart Gates

    Scan Your e-Arrival QR Code & Receive Your Digital v-Pass

    At the KTI Immigration desk or biometric Smart Gate lane, the officer scans your passport and e-Arrival QR code, links your pre-approved eVisa, and captures fingerprints and a live camera photo. Instead of a paper slip, Cambodia issues a digital v-Pass directly to your email.

    Traveller Tip: Check your email inbox (or verify your permitted stay dates on your v-Pass) before leaving the arrivals hall.
  6. 6Baggage Claim, Customs & Hun Sen Boulevard Transfer

    Clear Customs & Travel into Central Phnom Penh

    Collect your checked bags on the ground level, clear the green Nothing-to-Declare customs channel (now integrated into the e-Arrival declaration), and head outside to the official taxi, ride-hailing, or express shuttle pick-up bays.

    Traveller Tip: Allow 45 to 60 minutes for the 35 km journey north along Samdech Techo Hun Sen Boulevard into central Phnom Penh (BKK1, Riverside, or Daun Penh).
Detailed Port & Immigration Rules

Essential 2026 Guidance for Phnom Penh Techo International Airport (KTI)

How Techo International Airport (KTI) Replaced PNH in September 2025

In September 2025, Cambodia completed the historic transition of all commercial passenger and cargo flights from the 1950s-era Phnom Penh International Airport (IATA: PNH, Pochentong) to the brand-new Techo International Airport (IATA: KTI, ICAO: VDTI). Situated in Kandal Steung district across the Kandal and Takeo provincial boundary roughly 35 kilometres south of Phnom Penh, KTI is a 4F-rated mega-hub capable of handling long-haul widebody aircraft including the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-8.

For international travellers arriving in 2026, the transition to KTI brings fully digitised border processing. Paper arrival cards, paper customs forms, and ink arrival stamps have been superseded by an integrated digital workflow: pre-trip Cambodia eVisa approval, the mandatory Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code, biometric Smart Gates, and the electronic v-Pass.

  • Official IATA code is KTI (ICAO: VDTI) — all tickets into Phnom Penh now land at Techo International Airport.
  • Designed with high-throughput biometric e-Gates and dedicated eVisa holder lanes to cut peak-hour arrival queues.
  • Located 35 km south of Wat Phnom and BKK1 via the dedicated 60-metre-wide Samdech Techo Hun Sen Boulevard.
Travelling from Thailand? You Must Fly into KTI or SAIBecause all Thailand–Cambodia land border checkpoints (including Poipet and Cham Yeam / Hat Lek) are closed in 2026, travellers connecting from Bangkok, Phuket, or Chiang Mai must fly into KTI or Siem Reap (SAI) with an e-Arrival QR code and eVisa.

Understanding the Dual Requirement (eVisa + e-Arrival QR) & Digital v-Pass at KTI

The single most common mistake at Phnom Penh Techo International Airport (KTI) is assuming that a Cambodia eVisa and a Cambodia e-Arrival Card are the same document. They serve two distinct legal functions, and most air travellers require both.

Your Cambodia eVisa ($80 USD Tourist Type T or $90 USD Business Type E) is your visa authorisation to enter the Kingdom for up to 30 days. Your Cambodia e-Arrival Card ($20 USD Standard, $35 USD Rush, or $60 USD Super Rush) is the mandatory digital immigration, health, and customs declaration required from every single air passenger — including visa-exempt ASEAN citizens and infants.

Once KTI immigration scans both documents and completes your fingerprint and facial biometric check, Cambodian Immigration issues a digital v-Pass (Virtual Pass) to your registered email address. The v-Pass serves as your official electronic entry record showing your entry port (KTI), visa class, and final permitted stay date.

  • No portrait photo upload needed when applying for your eVisa with us — only a clear photo or scan of your passport bio page.
  • Super Rush e-Arrival processing ($60 USD) delivers your verified QR code in as little as 15 minutes if you are already at the departure airport.
  • Keep your digital v-Pass email saved throughout your trip; hotels and local immigration offices inspect it for check-in and Business eVisa extensions.
Transfers, Routes & Fares

Techo International (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
Airport Express Bus / Shuttle CoachKTI Terminal → Aeon Mall Mean Chey → BKK1 → Central Market / Daun Penh55–75 minutes$3 – $6 USDAir-conditioned coaches with luggage racks departing every 20–30 minutes from the arrivals kerb.
Official Metered Airport Taxi & Ride-HailingKTI Pick-Up Zone → Central Phnom Penh (BKK1, Riverside, Tuol Kork)45–60 minutes$18 – $28 USDDedicated ride-hail and fixed-zone taxi dispatch booths sit immediately outside the KTI customs exit.
Private Pre-Booked Hotel / Chauffeur TransferDoor-to-door KTI Arrivals Hall → Any Phnom Penh Hotel or Embassy Quarter40–55 minutes$32 – $45 USDDriver meets you with a name board outside the customs exit; ideal for late-night arrivals or business travellers.
Frequently Asked Questions

Techo International (KTI) — 2026 Arrival & eVisa FAQs

Verified answers to the 6 most common questions about arriving via Techo International (KTI).

What is the airport code for Phnom Penh in 2026?

Phnom Penh’s international airport code is KTI (Techo International Airport, ICAO: VDTI). KTI officially replaced the old Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) in September 2025 for all commercial domestic and international flights.

Do I need both a Cambodia eVisa and an e-Arrival Card to land at KTI?

Yes, most foreign nationals require both documents when flying into KTI. The Cambodia eVisa ($80 USD Tourist or $90 USD Business) authorises your 30-day stay, while the Cambodia e-Arrival Card ($20 Standard, $35 Rush, $60 Super Rush) generates the mandatory QR code scanned at KTI immigration.

What is the Cambodia digital v-Pass issued at Techo International Airport?

The v-Pass (Virtual Pass) is Cambodia’s digital replacement for the traditional ink entry stamp at international airports. After KTI officers scan your passport, eVisa, and e-Arrival QR code, your v-Pass is emailed to you confirming your entry date and 30-day authorised stay.

What happens if I arrive at KTI check-in without my e-Arrival QR code?

Airlines flying into KTI verify your e-Arrival QR code before boarding, and travellers without one face check-in delays or long queues at arrival tablet kiosks. If you are already at the airport, select our Super Rush e-Arrival tier ($60 USD) for verified QR delivery within 15 minutes.

Do I need a passport photo or hotel booking to apply for a Cambodia eVisa for KTI?

No. When you apply through VisaToCambodia.com, you only need a clear photo or scan of your passport bio page. We do not require a separate portrait photo upload, flight ticket, or hotel confirmation to process your Cambodia eVisa.

How far is Techo International Airport (KTI) from central Phnom Penh?

Techo International Airport (KTI) is located approximately 35 kilometres south of central Phnom Penh. A taxi or private car transfer via Samdech Techo Hun Sen Boulevard typically takes 45 to 60 minutes depending on city traffic.

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Legacy Airport (PNH) Replaced Sept 2025 · Fly via KTI

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.

Read Old Phnom Penh Airport (PNH → KTI) Guide →
Active Angkor Gateway · eVisa + e-Arrival Required

Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI): 2026 Arrival, Angkor Wat Transfers, eVisa & e-Arrival Guide

Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) is the primary air gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage temples of Angkor Wat. Located 45 km east of Siem Reap town to protect temple foundations from aircraft vibrations, SAI requires every international air passenger to hold a Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code plus a valid Cambodia eVisa (for non-exempt passports).

Read Siem Reap Angkor (SAI) Guide →
CLOSED IN 2026 · Must Fly into KTI or SAI

Thailand–Cambodia Land Borders (Poipet, Cham Yeam / Hat Lek) Closed in 2026: Why You Must Fly into KTI or SAI

In 2026, all overland border checkpoints between Thailand and Cambodia — including Poipet / Aranyaprathet, Cham Yeam / Hat Lek (Koh Kong), Osmach / Chong Jom, Choam / Chong Sa-Ngam, and Phsar Prum / Ban Pakard — are closed to travellers. To travel from Thailand to Cambodia in 2026, you must fly into Phnom Penh Techo International Airport (KTI) or Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) with both a Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code and a Cambodia eVisa.

Read Thailand Land Borders (Closed 2026) 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) →