The official commencement of the Techo International Airport (TIA) scheduled this July will not only enhance Cambodia’s connectivity to more tourist destinations both regionally and globally but also help the Kingdom receive 7.5 million international tourists in 2025, said Minister of Tourism Huot Hak yesterday.
During a site visit to the ongoing construction of the TIA, Hak emphasized the airport facility is crucial in enhancing convenience for air passengers, particularly international tourists.
Leading a delegation of tourist agents and associations to the under-construction airport, Hak said that the TIA will contribute to Cambodia’s reputation and prestige in the tourism sector.
The construction of a 4F international airport and the ability to accommodate aircraft up to the A380, which is ranked 9th in the world, is truly significant and will help facilitate Cambodia’s tourism sector.
“After this new international airport is officially inaugurated in July, we expect more international tourists to visit Cambodia,” the minister said.
The construction of the $1.5 billion airport is now 95 percent complete.
The project to build TIA has been undertaken by the Cambodia Airport Investment Co Ltd, a joint venture between the Royal Government of Cambodia and Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation.
Located nearly 20 kilometres away south of Phnom Penh, TIA covers an area of 2,600 hectares in Kandal and Takeo provinces. The airport can receive long-haul transcontinental flights including giant aircraft such as Airbus A380-800 and Boeing 747-800.
Talking to Khmer Times, President of the Cambodia Association of Travel Agents Chhay Sivlin said that the enhanced airport infrastructure and air connectivity have facilitated travel convenience for tourists, and shall be one of the factors in attracting tourists.
“Enhancing airport facilities and increasing air flight connections have contributed to facilitating tourists’ movements and convenience to visit the country,” said Sivlin.
Cambodia’s aviation sector experienced a remarkable surge in 2024 with the three international airports collectively handling a record high of 6.2 million passengers, according to figures from the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA).
There are 31 national and international airlines operating flights to and from the three international airports, including 131 flights to and from Phnom Penh International Airport per day, 52 flights to and from Siem Reap Angkor International Airport per day, and 6 flights to and from Sihanoukville International Airport per day, read the report.
