Sihanoukville : AirAsia takes off to Cambodia’s hidden gem

AirAsia is having a very busy week, with three routes welcoming their inaugural flights. Along with the first flight between Kuching and Langkawi on 9th August 2017, travellers also set off from Kuala Lumpur to Sihanoukville.

Kuala Lumpur to Sihanoukville – what to do?

Economy Traveller joined the 100% full maiden flight to help you plan your trip to take advantage of all this hidden gem has to offer. (See our updates in the next few days) After a special send of at Kuala Lumpur’s KLIA, AK264 set off just after midday, arriving to a traditional water salute at the Sihanouk International Airport around 1pm local time.

Sihanoukville is Cambodia’s fourth-largest city, offering a getaway to untouched beaches, jungle mountains, mangrove and marine life. Enjoy the beautiful islands of Koh Rong Samloem and Koh Rong or the late night scene along Ochheuteal Beach. 

Why not immerse yourself in the lushness of the Kbal Chhay Waterfalls? Or perhaps the country’s first national park, Ream National Park. When you get hungry, go looking for fresh seafood like sear-grill squid or the national dish, Amok Trey.

…. This coastal city in Cambodia presents great potential and dynamic opportunities in terms of tourism, trade and economy which we are happy to be a part of this journey to develop Sihanoukville further. We would like to also take this opportunity to thank Cambodia Airports, Cambodia Tourism and the local authorities for their tremendous support in the launch of this new route. Spencer Lee, Head of Commercial, AirAsia Berhad

AirAsia also connects Kuala Lumpur directly to capital city of Phnom Penh with twenty-one times weekly flights as well as Siem Reap with fourteen weekly flights. Book your flight to Sihanoukville or elsewhere in Cambodia online at airasia.com. You can also book on the the mobile site or on AirAsia’s mobile app on iPhone and Android devices.

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – Sihanoukville, Cambodia (KOS)

Local time in Cambodia is one hour behind the time in Malaysia.