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Cambodia’s Int’l Airports handle 2 million air passengers in the first five months

Cambodia’s Int’l Airports handle 2 million air passengers in the first five months

Cambodia’s aviation industry continues its strong rebound, with 2 million passengers passing through its international airports this year’s first five months.

This figure marks a significant increase of 25 percent compared to the same period in 2023.

“The figures are a testament to the recovery of Cambodia’s aviation industry from the Covid-19 pandemic and proudly moving forward,” emphasized Mao Havannal, the Minister in Charge of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation, during an inspection visit to the under-construction Techo International Airport on June 6.

In 2024, Cambodia will have 31 domestic and foreign airlines operating flights from 8 ASEAN countries, China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.

Currently, three international airports operate in Cambodia: Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH), Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI), and Sihanouk International Airport (KOS).

Last year, Cambodia experienced a remarkable surge in air passenger traffic, welcoming over 5.1 million passengers, a staggering increase of 115 percent compared to 2022.

The under-construction Techo International Airport, located in Kandal and Tekeo provinces, is scheduled for commercial commence in mid-2025.

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