Air Cambodia (), formerly known as Cambodia Angkor Air, is the national
flag carrier
A flag carrier is a transport company, such as an airline or shipping company, that, being locally registered in a given sovereign state, enjoys preferential rights or privileges accorded by that government for international operations.
Histo ...
airline of
Cambodia
Cambodia, officially the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country in Southeast Asia on the Mainland Southeast Asia, Indochinese Peninsula. It is bordered by Thailand to the northwest, Laos to the north, and Vietnam to the east, and has a coastline ...
, with its corporate headquarters and main hub in
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is the Capital city, capital and List of cities and towns in Cambodia, most populous city of Cambodia. It has been the national capital since 1865 and has grown to become the nation's primate city and its political, economic, industr ...
. The company slogan is "Proudly Serve the Kingdom".
History
Early years
Air Cambodia is a full-service airline founded in July 2009, by both the Cambodian Government and
Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines () is the flag carrier of Vietnam. The airline was founded in 1956 and later established as a Government-owned corporation, state-owned enterprise in April 1989. Vietnam Airlines is headquartered in Long Biên district, Hanoi ...
with an initial capital of $100 million. It offers both Business and Economy class on-board its Airbus aircraft, while only economy class is available on board the ATR 72. It replaced national airline
Royal Air Cambodge, which ceased operations in 2001, and concentrates on serving tourist routes within Asia, most notably catering for visitors of
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat (; , "City/Capital of Wat, Temples") is a Buddhism and Hinduism, Hindu-Buddhist temple complex in Cambodia. Located on a site measuring within the ancient Khmer Empire, Khmer capital city of Angkor, it was originally constructed ...
in
Siem Reap
Siem Reap (, ) is the second-largest city of Cambodia, as well as the capital and largest city of Siem Reap Province in northwestern Cambodia.
Siem Reap possesses French-colonial and Chinese-style architecture in the Old French Quarter ...
. It commenced operations on 28 July 2009. The airline was established as a joint venture by the Cambodian government (51%) and
Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines () is the flag carrier of Vietnam. The airline was founded in 1956 and later established as a Government-owned corporation, state-owned enterprise in April 1989. Vietnam Airlines is headquartered in Long Biên district, Hanoi ...
(49%), the latter allowing for
codeshare flights. All of its fleet and most of its staff are leased from Vietnam Airlines.
On 28 July 2009, Air Cambodia launched flights with its
ATR 72
The ATR 72 is a twin-engine turboprop, short-haul regional airliner developed and produced in France and Italy by aircraft manufacturer ATR.
The number "72" in its name is derived from the aircraft's typical standard seating capacity of 72 pa ...
on the following routes; Phnom Penh –
Siem Reap
Siem Reap (, ) is the second-largest city of Cambodia, as well as the capital and largest city of Siem Reap Province in northwestern Cambodia.
Siem Reap possesses French-colonial and Chinese-style architecture in the Old French Quarter ...
, Phnom Penh –
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) ('','' TP.HCM; ), commonly known as Saigon (; ), is the most populous city in Vietnam with a population of around 14 million in 2025.
The city's geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is Saigo ...
and Siem Reap –
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) ('','' TP.HCM; ), commonly known as Saigon (; ), is the most populous city in Vietnam with a population of around 14 million in 2025.
The city's geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is Saigo ...
. Air Cambodia started codesharing with Vietnam Airlines and uses "VN" in place of its airline code "K6" with codeshare flight numbers on Vietnam routes.
On 2 September 2009, the flag carrier received a new
Airbus A321
The Airbus A321 is a member of the Airbus A320 family of short to medium range, Narrow-body aircraft, narrow-body, commercial passenger Twinjet, twin engine jet airliners; it carries 185 to 236 passengers. It has a stretched fuselage which was ...
.
2010s
On 14 December 2011, the airline started up a second domestic route within Cambodia, operating 3 weekly Siem Reap – Sihanoukville services on board an
ATR 72
The ATR 72 is a twin-engine turboprop, short-haul regional airliner developed and produced in France and Italy by aircraft manufacturer ATR.
The number "72" in its name is derived from the aircraft's typical standard seating capacity of 72 pa ...
turboprop.
On 30 November 2012, the airline commenced flights to Thailand, between Siem Reap –
Bangkok
Bangkok, officially known in Thai language, Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estim ...
Suvarnabhumi Airport daily, breaking the monopoly of Thai carrier,
Bangkok Airways
Bangkok Airways plc () is a regional airline based in Bangkok, Thailand. It operates scheduled services to destinations in Thailand, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Laos, Maldives, and Singapore. Its main base is Suvarnabhumi Airport in the Thai cap ...
, on this route. The route is operated by CAA's
ATR 72
The ATR 72 is a twin-engine turboprop, short-haul regional airliner developed and produced in France and Italy by aircraft manufacturer ATR.
The number "72" in its name is derived from the aircraft's typical standard seating capacity of 72 pa ...
turboprop. On 31 March 2013, Cambodia Angkor Air increased the frequency of Siem Reap to Bangkok, to include a second daily flight. In July later that year, it was increased again to three daily flights.
On 7 January 2013, the airline revealed the launch of
Hanoi
Hanoi ( ; ; ) is the Capital city, capital and List of cities in Vietnam, second-most populous city of Vietnam. The name "Hanoi" translates to "inside the river" (Hanoi is bordered by the Red River (Asia), Red and Black River (Asia), Black Riv ...
services from both its hubs at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, with one daily flight each, on the Airbus A321. This was the second destination in Vietnam to be served by Air Cambodia.
On 1 February 2013, the airline launched its second route to Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport from Phnom Penh. Flights are operated daily with an Airbus A321.
On 6 March 2013, the airline forecasted a loss for the first time, due to the rapid expansion and increased exposure to competition.
On 6 March 2013, the airline adjusted the Sihanoukville route, where the existing 3 weekly Siem Reap –
Sihanoukville return service was rerouted via Phnom Penh, with the flight operating as Siem Reap –
Sihanoukville– Phnom Penh – Siem Reap.
On 14 July 2013, the airline commenced charter operations on the Siem Reap –
Xiamen
Xiamen,), also known as Amoy ( ; from the Zhangzhou Hokkien pronunciation, zh, c=, s=, t=, p=, poj=Ē͘-mûi, historically romanized as Amoy, is a sub-provincial city in southeastern Fujian, People's Republic of China, beside the Taiwan Stra ...
route.
On 26 September 2013, the airline commenced its inaugural flights to China breaking the monopoly of
China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines (branded as China Southern) is a major airline in China, headquartered in Guangzhou, Guangdong. It is one of the three major airlines in the country, along with Air China and China Eastern Airlines.
Established on 1 ...
who had operated a daily frequency, which switched to a frequency of 11 flights.
The route is
Guangzhou
Guangzhou, Chinese postal romanization, previously romanized as Canton or Kwangchow, is the Capital city, capital and largest city of Guangdong Provinces of China, province in South China, southern China. Located on the Pearl River about nor ...
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Siem Reap
Siem Reap (, ) is the second-largest city of Cambodia, as well as the capital and largest city of Siem Reap Province in northwestern Cambodia.
Siem Reap possesses French-colonial and Chinese-style architecture in the Old French Quarter ...
, operating daily using an
Airbus A320
The Airbus A320 family is a series of narrow-body airliners developed and produced by Airbus.
The A320 was launched in March 1984, Maiden flight, first flew on 22 February 1987, and was introduced in April 1988 by Air France.
The first membe ...
. On 26 December 2013, the airline commences its seasonal Siem Reap –
Hangzhou
Hangzhou, , Standard Mandarin pronunciation: ; formerly romanized as Hangchow is a sub-provincial city in East China and the capital of Zhejiang province. With a population of 13 million, the municipality comprises ten districts, two counti ...
route. Also on 26 December 2013, the airline commenced new scheduled services to
Shanghai–Pudong from both its hubs at
Siem Reap
Siem Reap (, ) is the second-largest city of Cambodia, as well as the capital and largest city of Siem Reap Province in northwestern Cambodia.
Siem Reap possesses French-colonial and Chinese-style architecture in the Old French Quarter ...
and
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is the Capital city, capital and List of cities and towns in Cambodia, most populous city of Cambodia. It has been the national capital since 1865 and has grown to become the nation's primate city and its political, economic, industr ...
each with four flights per week with their Airbus A321 aircraft.
On 18 and 23 January 2014, Air Cambodia started its charter flight to
Wenzhou
Wenzhou; Chinese postal romanization, historically known as Wenchow is a prefecture-level city in China's Zhejiang province. Wenzhou is located at the extreme southeast of Zhejiang, bordering Lishui, Zhejiang, Lishui to the west, Taizhou, Zheji ...
and
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou is the capital of Henan, China. Located in northern Henan, it is one of the nine National central city, national central cities in China, and serves as the political, economic, technological, and educational center of the province. Th ...
. On 1 February 2014, charter flights from Sieam Reap to
Fuzhou
Fuzhou is the capital of Fujian, China. The city lies between the Min River (Fujian), Min River estuary to the south and the city of Ningde to the north. Together, Fuzhou and Ningde make up the Eastern Min, Mindong linguistic and cultural regi ...
began.
On 16 January 2015, the airline launched its charter flight to
Singapore Changi International Airport with an Airbus A321. On 25 October 2015, the national carrier launched new intra-Indo-China routes. There are connecting flights between Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. The airline plans to operate the Ho Chi Minh City – Phnom Penh – Vientiane – Hanoi route 3 times a week, using Airbus
A321 aircraft. They will be using Vietnam Airline's code, VN. Vietnam Airlines operate on this route daily. Air Cambodia's K6 code will also appear on Vietnam Airlines' flight on this route. On 30 October 2015, Cambodia Angkor Air resumed its
Siem Reap
Siem Reap (, ) is the second-largest city of Cambodia, as well as the capital and largest city of Siem Reap Province in northwestern Cambodia.
Siem Reap possesses French-colonial and Chinese-style architecture in the Old French Quarter ...
–
Shanghai
Shanghai, Shanghainese: , Standard Chinese pronunciation: is a direct-administered municipality and the most populous urban area in China. The city is located on the Chinese shoreline on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the ...
route. On 16 December 2015, the airline launched a new route,
Siem Reap
Siem Reap (, ) is the second-largest city of Cambodia, as well as the capital and largest city of Siem Reap Province in northwestern Cambodia.
Siem Reap possesses French-colonial and Chinese-style architecture in the Old French Quarter ...
–
Beijing
Beijing, Chinese postal romanization, previously romanized as Peking, is the capital city of China. With more than 22 million residents, it is the world's List of national capitals by population, most populous national capital city as well as ...
, with their new
A320-200. On 25 December 2015, Air Cambodia started its charter flight to
Seoul-Incheon.
On 30 December 2016, the airline resumed its
Siem Reap
Siem Reap (, ) is the second-largest city of Cambodia, as well as the capital and largest city of Siem Reap Province in northwestern Cambodia.
Siem Reap possesses French-colonial and Chinese-style architecture in the Old French Quarter ...
-
Hanoi
Hanoi ( ; ; ) is the Capital city, capital and List of cities in Vietnam, second-most populous city of Vietnam. The name "Hanoi" translates to "inside the river" (Hanoi is bordered by the Red River (Asia), Red and Black River (Asia), Black Riv ...
flight while their new
A320-200 entered service in the CAAC.
2020s
On 16 April 2020, anticipating a major global travel crisis due to
COVID-19
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In January 2020, the disease spread worldwide, resulting in the COVID-19 pandemic.
The symptoms of COVID‑19 can vary but often include fever ...
,
Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines () is the flag carrier of Vietnam. The airline was founded in 1956 and later established as a Government-owned corporation, state-owned enterprise in April 1989. Vietnam Airlines is headquartered in Long Biên district, Hanoi ...
announced that it sold its 49% stake in Air Cambodia to an undisclosed buyer.
On 22 March 2022, as reported by the Khmer Times, the Chinese media platform Sohu claimed, citing unnamed sources, that Xing Gang Investment Group utilized venture capital funds to secure a 28% stake in Cambodia Angkor Air. This acquisition positions the group as the second-largest shareholder, following the Cambodian government. Meanwhile, at the end of 2024,
Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines () is the flag carrier of Vietnam. The airline was founded in 1956 and later established as a Government-owned corporation, state-owned enterprise in April 1989. Vietnam Airlines is headquartered in Long Biên district, Hanoi ...
is still keeping a 14% stake in the carrier.
On January 1, 2025, Cambodia Angkor Air underwent a rebranding and officially changed its name to Air Cambodia.
Destinations
, Air Cambodia flies (or has flown) to the following destinations:
Codeshare agreements
Air Cambodia has
codeshare
A codeshare agreement, also known simply as codeshare, is a business arrangement, common in the aviation industry, in which two or more airlines publish and market the same flight under their own airline designator and flight number (the "airli ...
with the following airlines:
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Lao Airlines
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Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines () is the flag carrier of Vietnam. The airline was founded in 1956 and later established as a Government-owned corporation, state-owned enterprise in April 1989. Vietnam Airlines is headquartered in Long Biên district, Hanoi ...
Fleet
Current fleet
, Air Cambodia operates and has ordered the following aircraft:
Former fleet
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ATR 72-500
The ATR 72 is a twin-engine turboprop, short-haul regional airliner developed and produced in France and Italy by aircraft manufacturer ATR.
The number "72" in its name is derived from the aircraft's typical standard seating capacity of 72 pa ...
: 1 is active, while XU-237 is now operating as VN-B220 for
Vietnam Air Services Company and XU-235 is now stored at
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is an international airport serving Ho Chi Minh City, the List of cities in Vietnam, most populous city in Vietnam. The airport is located in the Tân Bình district within the Ho Chi Minh City metropolitan ...
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Airbus A321-200
The Airbus A321 is a member of the Airbus A320 family of short to medium range, Narrow-body aircraft, narrow-body, commercial passenger Twinjet, twin engine jet airliners; it carries 185 to 236 passengers. It has a stretched fuselage which was ...
: 1 is active, others are now operating with
Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines () is the flag carrier of Vietnam. The airline was founded in 1956 and later established as a Government-owned corporation, state-owned enterprise in April 1989. Vietnam Airlines is headquartered in Long Biên district, Hanoi ...
Future fleet
*Air Cambodia has announced that they will add 1 new
Airbus A320-200
The Airbus A320 family is a series of narrow-body airliners developed and produced by Airbus.
The A320 was launched in March 1984, Maiden flight, first flew on 22 February 1987, and was introduced in April 1988 by Air France.
The first membe ...
.
*The carrier has placed an order for three new ATR 72-600 aircraft. The twin turboprop aircraft are set to arrive in the Kingdom in May, November and December 2025. Each of the aircraft will adopt a two-class layout, including business and economy.
Livery and logo
The logo represents the
Angkor Wat temple symbol & also the bird wing used on the low-relieves at Angkor Wat. It is complemented by a stylized bird wing, referring to fluidity and elegance: the strength and the beauty of the temple, the agility and the speed of the bird. These two components complement each other to describe the qualities of safety and performance that any traveler expects from an airline, with a typical Khmer beauty that brings a special touch of personality to the company.
Services
On-board
Air Cambodia offers their inflight magazines titled ''ANGKOR'' and has been issuing issues since 2014. They also offer meal services for most flights. These options range from teas,
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola, or Coke, is a cola soft drink manufactured by the Coca-Cola Company. In 2013, Coke products were sold in over 200 countries and territories worldwide, with consumers drinking more than 1.8 billion company beverage servings ...
, noodles and meat. They also offer advance ordering of meals 24 hours before departure.
Flight pass and ancillary products
Air Cambodia has a partnership with USA based Optiontown to run a prepaid flight subscription platform called Flight Pass, which enables customers to pre-purchase flights at the best available price and decide when they want to travel at a later date. Under the same partnership, there is an option for passengers to upgrade their ticket to Business or First Class for a low price. In addition, passengers can pre-purchase their preferred seat assignment, extra baggage, lounge access, and empty seats next to them on the flight.
Award and recognition
On October 24, 2024, Air Cambodia became the first Cambodian airline to receive the
Skytrax
Skytrax (originally known as Inflight Research Services) is a United Kingdom–based consultancy headquartered in London that runs an airline and airport review website.
Services
Skytrax conducts research for commercial airlines, as well as t ...
3-Star rating, marking a milestone in the nation's civil aviation sector and reflecting the airline's commitment to enhancing service quality and aligning with international standards.
The Skytrax team awarded Air Cambodia a 3-Star rating based on its airport services, onboard products, and staff quality. Key evaluation factors included seating, facilities, food, cleanliness, and service from both cabin and ground staff. The airline's staff friendliness and proactive service received a commendable 4-Star rating, showcasing the airline's signature "Khmer Smile" and warm hospitality.
See also
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Transport in Cambodia
The system of transport in Cambodia, rudimentary at the best of times, was severely damaged in the chaos that engulfed the nation in the latter half of the 20th century. The country's weak transport infrastructure hindered emergency relief ef ...
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List of airlines of Cambodia
References
External links
Official website
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Airlines established in 2009
Airlines of Cambodia
Government-owned airlines
Cambodian brands
Government-owned companies of Cambodia
Cambodian companies established in 2009
Angkor Wat