# SAI — Siem Reap (Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport)

> SAI (Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport) is the main international airport serving Siem Reap, Cambodia. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/sai-siem-reap

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Use a pre-arranged hotel pickup or PassApp
- **Typical fare:** Free if hotel; $25–$35 USD if not
- **Journey time:** 45–60 min to Siem Reap town
- **Pickup point:** Outside arrivals, hotel pickup zone
- **Key warning:** Most hotels include airport pickup. ALWAYS ask before paying for a taxi.
- **Fare reality (SAI → Siem Reap town):** expected Free (hotel) or $25–$35 · concerning $50+ · likely scam $80+ private van
- **Overall risk:** medium — New airport (opened 2023) is 50km from town. Most hotels include free transfers — confirm before booking a taxi.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of SAI, ranked

1. **Hotel pickup** _(recommended)_ — cost Free or pre-arranged, journey 45–60 min, wait Pre-arranged, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Often free; Driver waits with sign
   - Cons: Must confirm with hotel before arrival
2. **PassApp / Grab** _(recommended)_ — cost $20–$30, journey 45–60 min, wait 5–15 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Fixed fare; Honest
   - Cons: Limited drivers at off-hours
3. **Airport taxi counter** — cost $30–$40, journey 45–60 min, wait 0–10 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Set price
   - Cons: Pricier than apps
4. **Tuk-tuk** — cost $15–$25, journey 60–80 min, wait 5–15 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap
   - Cons: Long and hot, not all tuk-tuks come this far

## First 30 minutes after landing at SAI

1. Clear immigration (e-visa speeds this up)
2. Look for your hotel's pickup sign (usually free)
3. If no hotel pickup, use PassApp or coupon taxi
4. 45–60 min to Siem Reap town

## Common scams at SAI

- **Private van overcharge** (medium risk): Touts in arrivals quote $60–$80 for 'private VIP' transfers. _How to avoid:_ Use PassApp or your hotel's free pickup.
- **Old airport confusion** (low risk): The old REP airport closed in 2023. Maps and tuk-tuk drivers may still know it. _How to avoid:_ Tell drivers 'Siem Reap-Angkor SAI', not 'old airport'.

## Payment warnings at SAI

- USD is preferred. Bring clean, unmarked notes.
- Hotel pickups are often free — confirm in writing before paying anyone.

## Arrival checklist for SAI

- Email your hotel for free pickup — most offer it
- If not: PassApp or coupon taxi
- Bring clean USD
- Confirm IATA is SAI, not old REP

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Last updated: June 2026

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