Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH): what you need to know
The timezone in Phnom Penh is UTC+7, which is four hours behind Sydney.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your SYD to PNH flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between SYD and PNH:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Changi International Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
Currently, C$317 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$610. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYD to PNH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PNH instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Phnom Penh International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Budget and find adventure across Phnom Penh and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Phnom Penh International Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) to central Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Phnom Penh. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Phnom Penh in February.
The warmest month in Phnom Penh is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to PNH in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) then.
Explore more of Cambodia
Sihanoukville is just one of the many places in Cambodia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Phnom Penh. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Ochheuteal Beach, Wat Leu Temple and Wat Krom Temple.
Battambang is another favourite destination in Cambodia and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Phnom Penh. No journey is complete without a visit to The Garden of SamDech Sar Kheng, Spean Thmor Chas and សួននាគសន្តិភាព-Dragon Peace Garden.