The essentials in 30 seconds
- Verdict: The Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport lies 45 to 50 km east of town, so the best hotel before an early flight is a well-reviewed stay in town with a pre-booked car at the right hour.
- Transfer: Plan 45 to 75 minutes on the road. Airport guides report about 35 dollars for a car and 8 dollars a person for the bus.
- Where: No directory hotel sits beside the airport. Our six compared stays sit on Makara Street, Preah Sihanouk Avenue, National Road 6 and the Night Market streets.
- Rating: The six score 4.4 to 4.7 on Google, with 186 to 1,925 reviews.
- Price: Read the live rate for your dates on Agoda and Booking.com. The directory shows Google price levels only ($ and $$).
Before 2023, an early flight meant a short ride from a hotel near town. Today the airport sits far to the east, and a 6 am departure starts in the middle of the night. A clear plan turns that hour into a smooth start to your trip home.
This page is a detail page of Siem Reap hotels near Angkor Wat, the airport and Pub Street. It explains the transfer, shows how to time the departure and compares directory stays that work well as a last-night base. For the temple distances, see hotels closest to Angkor Wat.
Where the Airport Is Now
Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) opened on 16 October 2023 in Soutr Nikom District and replaced the old airport near the city, which is closed. Guides place the new airport roughly 45 to 50 km east of Siem Reap. A new airport highway of about 24.5 km links it to National Road 6, and the road continues west through the Roluos area into town.
The distance changes the question. A hotel in town is the same long drive from the airport whichever area you pick, so choose the stay for its rating, its street and the quality of its early-morning service. Our area guide where to stay in Siem Reap helps with that choice.
Transfer Times and Fares
Getting between town and the airport
| Option | Reported fare | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official airport taxi or car | About 35 dollars per car | About 60 minutes | Up to seven passengers, fixed rate |
| Minivan | About 40 to 45 dollars | About 60 to 75 minutes | Larger groups |
| Airport bus | 8 dollars a person | About 75 minutes | Fixed departures from a town station on Makara Road |
| Ride apps | Shown in the app | About 60 minutes | Pick-up bays at the airport can be limited |
Fares and times are reported by airport guides and change over time. Confirm them with your hotel.
The airport bus leaves the town station on Makara Road at 5:30 am, 7:00 am, 8:00 am and 10:00 am, then through the day, and the first services suit flights that leave from mid-morning onwards. An earlier flight calls for a private car. Airport taxis operate on arrival from 6:30 am to 11:00 pm, so arrange a pre-booked car for the departure leg.
Ride apps offer a flexible alternative. Grab and PassApp work in Siem Reap, and a pick-up from the airport terminal can be limited to designated bays, according to one guide. For the departure leg from town, an app booking an hour ahead gives a clear fare on screen.
Timing an Early Flight
Work backwards from the departure time. Count the drive of about 60 to 75 minutes, add the check-in time your airline recommends and add a small cushion for the road.
A backwards plan
- 1Note your flight time and the check-in time your airline asks for.
- 2Subtract about 75 minutes for the drive from town.
- 3Add 15 minutes for loading the car and leaving the hotel.
- 4Ask the hotel to book the car for that hour and confirm the fare.
- 5Pack the night before and settle the bill before bed.
Ask your driver or hotel whether the quoted fare covers every road charge and the waiting time at the terminal, so the figure you agree is the figure you pay.
Plan the evening before as well. A last dinner close to the hotel keeps the night calm, and a short walk to a dining street is covered on the page about walking distance to restaurants.
Six Stays to Compare for a Last Night
These directory stays pair a good rating with a large review base, which is a useful signal for reliable service. Lub d Siem Reap and Central Indochine D'Angkor Hotel list addresses on Makara Street, the street of the airport bus station. Angkor Miracle Resort & Spa lies on National Road 6, the road the airport route joins.
Last-night shortlist
Lub d Siem Reap
Modern hostel & comfort
Central Indochine D'Angkor Hotel
Unique design & character
Angkor Miracle Resort & Spa
Great value & comfort
Tara Angkor Hotel
Popular & reliable
Onederz Siem Reap
Clean hostel & social
The Twizt - Lifestyle Hostel & Hotel
Lifestyle hostel & bar
Comparison for an early departure
| Hotel | Type | Area | Google rating | Reviews | Price level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lub d Siem Reap | Hostel | Makara Street | 4.7 | 1,353 | $ |
| Central Indochine D'Angkor Hotel | Boutique hotel | Makara Street | 4.4 | 186 | $$ |
| Angkor Miracle Resort & Spa | Hotel | National Road 6 | 4.4 | 1,110 | $$ |
| Tara Angkor Hotel | Hotel | Preah Sihanouk Avenue | 4.4 | 1,875 | $$ |
| Onederz Siem Reap | Hostel | Angkor Night Market Street | 4.7 | 1,925 | $ |
| The Twizt - Lifestyle Hostel & Hotel | Hostel | 16th Avenue Street | 4.6 | 1,144 | $ |
Ratings and review counts come from Google data in our directory. The directory holds no data on transfer services, so ask each hotel.
Check Before You Book
Dates and terms to confirm
- Airport transfer: read the facilities list on the Agoda or Booking.com listing, then ask the hotel to confirm the car and the fare in writing.
- Early breakfast: ask whether the kitchen can pack a breakfast box for a pre-dawn departure.
- Late check-in and early checkout: confirm that the front desk is staffed at your departure hour.
- Cancellation: choose a rate with free cancellation until a date that suits your flight plans.
- Total price: compare the final figure with taxes on both platforms for your dates.
Our pages on hostels and guesthouses with airport pickup go deeper on transfers at the cheaper end. If you are looking above about 100 dollars a night, the luxury hotels guide covers resorts with their own services.
See the best hotels in Siem ReapWhen two stays look equal, choose the one with the larger review base and read the newest comments about early departures. Reviews that mention a 4 am or 5 am checkout tell you how the staff handles the hour you need.
Quick quiz
Three questions to check what you kept.
FAQ
Is there a hotel next to the Siem Reap airport?
The directory lists no hotel beside the airport, which lies 45 to 50 km east of town. Most travellers stay in town and take a pre-booked car.
How long does it take to reach the airport from Siem Reap?
Plan 45 to 75 minutes, depending on traffic on National Road 6. Many guides quote about an hour.
How much is a taxi to the Siem Reap airport?
Airport guides report about 35 dollars for a car with up to seven passengers and 8 dollars a person for the bus. Confirm the fare with your hotel.
What time does the first airport bus leave town?
A guide lists the first departure from the Makara Road station at 5:30 am. Earlier flights need a private car.
Can my hotel arrange the airport transfer?
Many hotels offer one, so ask before you book and read the facilities list on the listing. See Siem Reap hotels near Angkor Wat, the airport and Pub Street for the wider distance picture.
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