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In short

Cambodia Airways is a private airline based at Techo International in Phnom Penh. Airbus and ATR aircraft fly to Thailand, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Korea, Hong Kong, Macau and Laos, connecting Cambodia with the region. It has no alliance and sells Economy only. Checked baggage depends on the fare, and extra bags can be pre-booked online.

Cambodia Airways is a privately owned Cambodian airline, flying since 2018 from Phnom Penh.

Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with Cambodia Airways. Routes, schedules and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.

What to expect

Cambodia Airways is a privately owned Cambodian airline, founded in September 2017. It flew its first commercial service on 10 July 2018 and now runs a fleet of six aircraft from Techo International Airport, the airport that opened in 2025 to replace the old Phnom Penh International. It is a different company from Air Cambodia, the national carrier, even though the two names are easy to confuse on a search page.

The airline's Thailand route is Phnom Penh Techo to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. Fares and timings in both directions are on our Phnom Penh to Bangkok flights and Bangkok to Phnom Penh flights pages. In September 2026 Cambodia Airways also filed a second Thai link, Siem Reap to Suvarnabhumi on ATR 72 turboprops, as part of a wider push from Siem Reap; Bangkok to Siem Reap flights shows the current options on that sector.

Most of the network points north and east. Cambodia Airways serves a long list of mainland Chinese cities, including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Haikou and Nanjing, plus Hong Kong and Macau. Elsewhere it flies to Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Singapore, Vientiane and Muan in South Korea, and since mid-2026 it has added domestic ATR flights linking Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville.

Long-haul travellers can join Cambodia Airways in Bangkok, since its flight leaves from Suvarnabhumi, the airport most intercontinental flights use (see also Dhaka to Bangkok flights). Book the inbound flight into Suvarnabhumi too, to avoid a transfer to Don Mueang.

Who is behind Cambodia Airways?

Cambodia Airways was founded in September 2017 and flew its first commercial service on 10 July 2018; by August 2019 it served eight routes from Phnom Penh. In 2024 the airline filed for a listing on Nasdaq, with a prospectus stating that it is incorporated in the Cayman Islands. The current chairman and chief executive is Edison Duan. As of January 2024 it was the third-largest airline in Cambodia by passengers.

Routes added and dropped since 2020

Hahn Air became an interline partner in April 2020. Muan in South Korea was added in late December 2024 and Penang in June 2025, while Beijing, Taipei, Taichung and Ho Chi Minh City have been dropped. Dara Sakor on the Cambodian coast also appears on the route list. Its ICAO code is KME and the radio call sign is GIANT IBIS.

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  • AllianceNone
  • Founded2017

Everything you should know

Airline codes

KR · KME

IATA · ICAO · callsign “GIANT IBIS”

Every Cambodia Airways flight number begins with KR. Flight-tracking sites and air traffic control use the ICAO code KME, and the radio callsign is GIANT IBIS.

Key facts

Main hub

Phnom Penh (KTI)

Techo International

Network

Cambodia, China and Southeast Asia

Cambodia · Thailand · China · Malaysia · Singapore · Korea

Cambodia Airways flies from Phnom Penh Techo and Siem Reap to Bangkok, mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Singapore, Vientiane and Muan.

Destinations

Cabin classes

Economy

Economy on Airbus A319, A320 and ATR 72-600 aircraft.

About the cabin

Good to know

Not to be confused with Air Cambodia (K6). Cambodia Airways flights carry the KR code. Official website: cambodia-airways.com.

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At a glance

Cambodia Airways (IATA: KR, ICAO: KME) is a private Cambodian airline founded in 2017 that began flying in July 2018. Based at Phnom Penh Techo International, it flies Airbus A319, A320 and ATR 72-600 aircraft to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos and South Korea.

Key facts about Cambodia Airways
HeadquartersPhnom Penh, Cambodia
Fleet typesAirbus A319, A320, ATR 72-600
Official websitecambodia-airways.com

Flight routes

Destinations and routes

Direct routes
Cambodia Airways changes its Chinese routes often and has opened several Siem Reap services in 2026. Confirm the current schedule when you search. Search flights

Cambodia

Phnom Penh (KTI) departures2 destinations

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Fleet and aircraft

As of July 2026 the airline flew two Airbus A319s with 150 seats, three A320s with 180 seats and one 70-seat ATR 72-600, with a second ATR on order.

  • Airbus A320-200 Narrow-body Bangkok and the main Chinese routes, 180 seats
  • Airbus A319-100 Narrow-body Thinner international routes, 150 seats
  • ATR 72-600 Turboprop Domestic flights and short hops from Siem Reap, 70 seats

Cabin classes

Cambodia Airways sells a single cabin, Economy, so every passenger sits in the same section.

Economy All flights

Single cabin

150 to 180 seats on the Airbus jets70 seats on the ATRBaggage according to fare

Frequent flyer programme

Details of the Cambodia Airways loyalty programme are being added Add your membership number when you book to earn miles.
Join on the airline's site

Baggage allowance

Your allowance depends on your fare. The exact amount is printed on your booking.

Cabin baggage
See your e-ticket
Checked baggage
Depends on fare
Extra baggage
Pre-book online
Flight code
KR

Your baggage allowance depends on the fare and is shown on your e-ticket. Check the airline's website for the current allowance.

Pro tip: pre-book extra baggage online rather than paying at the airport.
Travel day

Online Check-in

Cambodia Airways check-in comes down to four steps, from checking in online to dropping your bags at Techo International.

  1. Step 1

    Check in online

    Where your flight allows it, check in on cambodia-airways.com or app with your surname and booking reference or e-ticket number.

    Booking ref + surname
  2. Step 2

    Prepare your documents

    International Cambodia Airways passengers need a passport and whatever visa, residence permit or entry documents the destination requires.

    Passport · visa · ID
  3. Step 3

    Arrive early

    Get to the airport with time for Cambodia Airways check-in, bag drop and security. The airline sets a deadline for each airport, shown in your booking, and late arrivals can lose their seat.

    Well before departure
  4. Step 4

    Drop your bags

    Cambodia Airways desks and bag-drop points take your hold luggage. Keep the bag-tag receipt with your boarding pass until the bags come off at the end of your KR trip.

    Cambodia Airways counter
Ready to check in? Check in and manage your booking on the official Cambodia Airways website.
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Points to check when you book Cambodia Airways between Bangkok and Cambodia.

  1. 01

    Read KR versus K6

    Cambodia Airways and Air Cambodia both sell Bangkok to Phnom Penh. The flight code tells you which baggage rules and contacts apply.

    Two Cambodian airlines
  2. 02

    Watch the new Siem Reap flights

    A Siem Reap to Bangkok service was filed for September 2026. If it is on sale for your dates, it saves a road or domestic connection via Phnom Penh.

    From Sep 2026
  3. 03

    Allow time for Techo

    Phnom Penh flights use Techo International, south of the city. Leave more travel time than you would have for the old airport.

    New airport
  4. 04

    Keep to Suvarnabhumi

    Most international flights into Bangkok and the KR flight to Phnom Penh both use Suvarnabhumi, so many connections need no airport transfer.

    Bangkok
  5. 05

    Check the flight code

    Cambodia Airways and Air Cambodia both fly Phnom Penh to Bangkok. Check the flight code before you pay, because baggage rules and customer service contacts belong to whichever airline operates the flight: KR for Cambodia Airways, K6 for Air Cambodia.

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General

No. Cambodia Airways (KR) is a private airline founded in 2017, while Air Cambodia (K6) is the national flag carrier, formerly Cambodia Angkor Air. Both fly between Phnom Penh and Bangkok, so check the flight code on your ticket.