Chinese tourists planning a trip to Cambodia will have a new travel option. On October 20, 2026, an event promoting Siem Reap Angkor International Airport’s air travel and tourism links, and launching tour packages using direct flights to Siem Reap, was held in Guangzhou, China. Cambodia Airways announced plans to launch direct flights between Guangzhou and Siem Reap on November 17, operating every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday to make travel between the two cities more convenient.
According to the event report, Cambodia Airways Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Edison Duan said at the event that Angkor Wat is Siem Reap’s signature tourist attraction and an important symbol of Khmer history and culture. The Angkor site was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992 and attracts visitors from around the world.
According to the announced schedule, outbound flight KR946 is due to leave Guangzhou at 13:25 Beijing time (UTC+08:00) and arrive in Siem Reap at 15:20 local time (UTC+07:00). Return flight KR945 is due to depart Siem Reap at 16:20 local time and arrive in Guangzhou at 20:10 Beijing time. The direct route is expected to reduce the inconvenience of connecting flights and make it easier for visitors to plan a trip to Angkor.
According to the event report, Kim Minea, Chief Executive Officer of the Cambodia Tourism Board (CTB), spoke in Chinese about his experience studying in China and expressed his hope of attracting more Chinese tourists to Cambodia. The event also showcased Siem Reap’s cuisine, traditional culture and natural scenery, along with attractions including the Angkor monuments, the pyramid at Koh Ker and Ta Prohm temple.
The tour operator 圣地旅游公司 also presented a range of Angkor tour packages, covering leisure sightseeing, family travel, immersive experiences and tailor-made itineraries to meet different visitors’ needs. Tourism industry representatives at the event also discussed tourism services, safety arrangements and cooperation on travel products.
Once launched, the Guangzhou–Siem Reap direct route is expected to strengthen air links between the two cities. It would give Chinese visitors another option for exploring Angkor’s culture, enhance Siem Reap’s appeal in China’s tourism market, and support further development in air transport, tourism cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between Cambodia and China.
