IATA: SAI · ICAO: VDSA · Official Angkor Wat GatewayActive 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).

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

Skip the SAI visa-on-arrival queue · Approved in 3–5 days · Mandatory for all flights landing at Siem Reap (SAI)

2026 Entry Document Matrix

Siem Reap Angkor (SAI): 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
International Tourists Visiting Angkor Wat (AU, US, UK, EU, CA, NZ, IN, JP, KR)Yes — Cambodia Tourist eVisa ($80 USD, 30 days single entry)Yes — Mandatory ($20 Standard / $35 Rush / $60 Super Rush)Yes — Digital v-Pass sent by email at SAI immigration
Apply for your Tourist eVisa ($80) and add your SAI e-Arrival QR code
Apply for Tourist eVisa ($80) →
ASEAN Passport Holders Flying from Bangkok, Singapore, KL, or Ho Chi Minh CityVisa-exempt for leisure up to 14–30 days; $90 Business eVisa required for workYes — Mandatory ($20 Standard / $35 Rush / $60 Super Rush)Yes — Electronic v-Pass issued after QR scan
File your mandatory Cambodia e-Arrival Card before your flight to SAI
Order SAI e-Arrival ($20) →
Travellers Rerouting from Thailand (Poipet Land Border Closed in 2026)Yes — Tourist eVisa ($80 USD) or Business eVisa ($90 USD) for non-ASEANYes — Mandatory for all Bangkok–Siem Reap (BKK/DMK → SAI) flightsYes — Digital v-Pass issued on arrival at SAI
Book your flight to SAI and secure both eVisa and e-Arrival online
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Business, NGO, Event & Long-Stay Visitors in Siem Reap (Type E)Yes — Cambodia Business eVisa ($90 USD, extendable in-country)Yes — Mandatory ($20 Standard / $35 Rush / $60 Super Rush)Yes — Digital v-Pass required by Siem Reap immigration agents for extension
Apply for Business eVisa ($90) and verified e-Arrival filing
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Step-by-Step 2026 Arrival Timeline

How to Clear Siem Reap Angkor (SAI) Smoothly: 6-Step Checklist

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

  1. 13–5+ Days Before Departure

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

    Complete our quick online form using only your passport bio page. Skipping the Visa-on-Arrival desk at SAI saves 30 to 60 minutes when multiple regional flights from Bangkok, Singapore, and Ho Chi Minh City land simultaneously.

    Traveller Tip: You do not need a passport-style portrait photo or confirmed hotel voucher when applying through our service.
  2. 2Within 7 Days Before Your SAI Flight

    Get Your Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR Code ($20 / $35 / $60)

    Every international arrival at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) must present an e-Arrival QR code. Book early and we automatically submit your form as soon as the 7-day immigration window opens, or pick Rush ($35, 2h) or Super Rush ($60, 15m) for last-minute flights.

    Traveller Tip: Save the QR code image to your phone favourites so you can pull it up offline in the SAI immigration hall.
  3. 3Landing at SAI (Soutr Nikom District)

    Disembark via Aerobridge into the International Terminal

    Follow the arrival corridor toward Immigration Control. SAI features modern aerobridges and clear English signage guiding pre-approved eVisa holders directly to the main immigration counters.

    Traveller Tip: Have your passport open to the bio page alongside your eVisa printout and e-Arrival QR code screenshot.
  4. 4SAI Biometric Immigration Clearance

    Scan QR Code, Complete Biometrics & Receive Your v-Pass

    Present your passport, eVisa, and e-Arrival QR code to the immigration officer. After a quick fingerprint scan and camera capture, your entry is recorded digitally and your electronic v-Pass is sent to your email address.

    Traveller Tip: Double-check that your v-Pass email has arrived and displays the correct visa category (Type T or Type E) before exiting airside.
  5. 5Baggage Claim & Customs Exit

    Collect Luggage & Clear Digital Customs

    Pick up your bags at the carousel and walk through customs. Because your customs declaration is bundled inside your Cambodia e-Arrival Card, travellers without dutiable goods proceed straight through the green channel.

    Traveller Tip: SIM card booths and ATMs are located inside the arrivals concourse just outside customs.
  6. 6Ground Transfer to Siem Reap Town (45 km)

    Ride the Dedicated Airport Highway to Your Hotel

    Head to the official transport counter in the terminal forecourt to board the Airport Express Shuttle Bus, a fixed-price private SUV/sedan, or a pre-arranged hotel transfer along the 24.5 km dedicated airport expressway into Siem Reap.

    Traveller Tip: Because SAI is 45 km east of town, tuk-tuks are slow and rarely used for the airport run — take the official shuttle bus ($8–$9) or a fixed-rate private car ($35).
Detailed Port & Immigration Rules

Essential 2026 Guidance for Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI)

Why Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) Replaced Old REP Airport

Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (IATA: SAI, ICAO: VDSA) replaced the legacy Siem Reap International Airport (REP), which sat just 5 kilometres from Angkor Wat. To preserve the ancient sandstone temples from jet noise and ground vibrations while accommodating larger aircraft, SAI was built 45 kilometres east of Siem Reap town in Soutr Nikom district.

Today, SAI handles all domestic and international flights serving northern Cambodia, with direct connections from Bangkok (BKK/DMK), Singapore (SIN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Hanoi (HAN), Da Nang (DAD), Vientiane (VTE), Luang Prabang (LPQ), Seoul, and major Chinese hubs.

  • Old code REP is permanently retired — always search and book flights under IATA code SAI.
  • Connected to Siem Reap town via a smooth, toll-included dedicated highway taking 45–55 minutes.
  • Equipped with full Cambodia e-Arrival QR scanners and paperless v-Pass issuance at every immigration booth.
Coming from Bangkok to Angkor Wat? Do Not Travel Overland to PoipetThe Poipet / Aranyaprathet Thailand–Cambodia land border is closed in 2026. Do not book overland buses or taxis from Bangkok to Poipet. Instead, take a 1-hour flight from Bangkok (BKK or DMK) directly into Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) with your eVisa and e-Arrival QR code.

SAI Airport Transfers & Coordinating Your Angkor Wat Temple Pass

Because SAI lies 45 km outside Siem Reap town, planning your arrival documents and ground transport together ensures a stress-free start to your Angkor itinerary. When you clear SAI immigration with a pre-approved Cambodia eVisa ($80 USD) and e-Arrival QR code ($20/$35/$60 USD), you typically exit the terminal within 15 to 25 minutes of touchdown.

Please note that your Cambodia eVisa and e-Arrival Card are national immigration documents and are separate from the Angkor Archaeological Park admission ticket, which you can purchase in Siem Reap town en route to the temples.

  • Official SAI Airport Shuttle Bus runs into Siem Reap town centre (near CDF Duty Free / Old Market area) for $8–$9 USD per person.
  • Fixed-fare official airport sedans and minivans cost $35–$40 USD per vehicle and drop you directly at your Siem Reap hotel door.
  • Having your eVisa and e-Arrival QR ready before landing prevents missing the scheduled airport shuttle coach departure.
Transfers, Routes & Fares

Siem Reap Angkor (SAI)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
Official SAI Airport Express Shuttle BusSAI Terminal → Siem Reap City Centre (Angkor Trade Centre / Old Market area)50–60 minutes$8 – $9 USD per personScheduled departures aligned with major flight arrivals; tickets sold at the exit counter.
Official Fixed-Rate Private Sedan / SUVSAI Terminal → Direct to any Siem Reap hotel or resort45–50 minutes$35 USD (Sedan/SUV)Purchase a fixed-price voucher at the official transport kiosk inside the arrivals exit.
Private Minivan (Groups & Families)SAI Terminal → Direct to Siem Reap hotels (up to 7–10 passengers)45–55 minutes$40 – $45 USD per vanBest value for families or small groups travelling together with checked suitcases.
Frequently Asked Questions

Siem Reap Angkor (SAI) — 2026 Arrival & eVisa FAQs

Verified answers to the 6 most common questions about arriving via Siem Reap Angkor (SAI).

Is Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) open for Cambodia eVisa holders?

Yes. Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) is fully open for both Cambodia Tourist eVisa ($80 USD) and Business eVisa ($90 USD) holders, and requires all arriving international air passengers to present a Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code.

Can I still travel overland from Bangkok to Siem Reap via Poipet in 2026?

No. All Thailand–Cambodia land borders, including Poipet / Aranyaprathet, are closed in 2026. Travellers coming from Bangkok to Siem Reap must fly directly into Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) and hold an e-Arrival QR code plus an eVisa (if required by nationality).

How far is SAI airport from Siem Reap town and Angkor Wat?

Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) is approximately 45 kilometres east of downtown Siem Reap and the Angkor Wat temple complex. The transfer takes 45 to 55 minutes along the dedicated airport highway.

Do ASEAN citizens flying from Singapore or Bangkok to SAI need the e-Arrival Card?

Yes. Even though ASEAN passport holders are visa-exempt for short tourist stays in Cambodia, every air passenger landing at SAI must complete the Cambodia e-Arrival Card ($20 Standard, $35 Rush, or $60 Super Rush) and scan the QR code at immigration.

How fast can I get my Cambodia e-Arrival QR code if my flight to SAI is today?

Our Super Rush e-Arrival service ($60 USD) verifies and delivers your Cambodia e-Arrival QR code by email within 15 minutes, while Rush ($35 USD) delivers within 2 hours and Standard ($20 USD) delivers within 24 hours.

Does SAI airport stamp my passport or issue a digital v-Pass?

SAI issues an electronic Cambodia v-Pass sent directly to your email address once the immigration officer scans your passport, eVisa, and e-Arrival QR code and completes your biometric scan.

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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) →