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Sihanouk International Airport

Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia

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Sihanouk International Airport

Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia

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Cambodia's gateway to the Gulf of Thailand coastline.

Opened

1995

Location

Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia

Sihanouk International Airport (KOS/VDSV) serves Preah Sihanouk Province in southwestern Cambodia, acting as the primary air gateway to the coastal city of Sihanoukville and its surrounding beaches and islands. The airport handles both domestic and international traffic, supporting the region's growing tourism industry. The airport has undergone expansion efforts in recent years to accommodate increasing passenger demand, particularly from Chinese tourists and investors who have driven significant development in the Sihanoukville area. It connects the province to regional hubs across Southeast Asia and China. Despite fluctuations in tourism due to regional economic changes and the COVID-19 pandemic, Sihanouk International Airport remains a key piece of infrastructure for Cambodia's southwest coast, supporting connectivity to popular destinations such as Koh Rong island.

Terminals

The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures.

Getting to & from

Ground transport from the airport to Sihanoukville city center and nearby beaches is primarily via taxis and tuk-tuks, with no rail or dedicated bus service.

Airlines here

Airlines serving Sihanouk International Airport have included Cambodia Angkor Air, Cambodia Airways, and various Chinese carriers offering regional connections.

Notable facts

›Located approximately 18 kilometers from central Sihanoukville.
›Serves as a key entry point for tourism to Koh Rong and other Gulf of Thailand islands.
›The airport saw a significant surge in Chinese-operated flights during the late 2010s amid a Chinese investment boom in Sihanoukville.
›ICAO code VDSV reflects Cambodia's national aviation prefix 'VD'.
›Runway length is sufficient to handle narrow-body jet aircraft such as the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 families.

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Airlines serving this airport

Bravo Air Congo

Cambodia Angkor Air (K6)

Routes

KOS → REPK6 · AT7

Aircraft operating here

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 721 routes

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Sihanouk International Airport, located 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Sihanoukville City in Sihanoukville Province, is Cambodia's third largest international airport. It is named, like the province itself, after King Norodom Sihanouk. The airport is also known as Kang Keng Airport. The IATA code KOS is derived from Sihanoukville's alternative name, "Kampong Som".

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