The most convenient way to reach Cambodia is to fly here from a neighbouring country. The country’s two international airports, at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, serve regular regional flights to Hong Kong (China), Vientiane (Laos), Bangkok (Thailand) and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) among a handful of other Asian destinations.

Low-cost carriers AirAsia and Jetstar Asia offer the best flight deals to Cambodia; Bangkok Airways, Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Eva Airways, Dragonair, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Lao Airlines, Vietnam Airlines and Thai Airways International are among the other carriers that serve Cambodia.

For travelers starting their trip at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport is the most convenient gateway. However, it is typically cheaper to fly into Phnom Penh International Airport, meaning many travelers opt to take a connecting bus or boat to Siem Reap from the capital. Depending on what activities you have planned on your trip, it can be wise to book an open return ticket to allow for greater flexibility should you change your plans or become delayed.

Arriving by land is also common and cheaper than flying. Thailand offers six international border crossings that are open daily from 07:00 to 20:00. The crossing at Poipet is the most popularly used. Buses for Poipet leave from Bangkok’s Ekamai Station (Eastern Bus Terminal) and passengers must change buses at the border for connections to Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and other Cambodian towns.

If you plan to cross into Cambodia from Vietnam, buses are available from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap but passengers must transfer to a different bus at the border. Ferries tour the Mekong Delta, taking passengers from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh. The journey can be done in just five hours but most travellers prefer to spread it across a few days, allowing time to take in some of the spectacular sights along the way.

Laos offers a single land border crossing into Cambodia at Voeung Kam but transport from Dom Kralor on the Cambodian side can be difficult to organise. It is also possible to arrive by boat from Laos along the Mekong but expect to be overcharged by border guards on this route.