AKP Phnom Penh, March 04, 2025 --

Turkish Airlines will commence regular flights from Istanbul, the largest city in Türkiye, to Phnom Penh on Dec. 10, 2025, the airline said in a press release issued on Mar. 3.

With this new destination, Cambodia will become the 7th country served by the airline in Southeast Asia and Phnom Penh will be the 11th city in the region.

Set to improve trade relations between Türkiye and Cambodia and contribute to the growing economy of the new destination of Turkish Airlines, the Phnom Penh flights will expand global airline’ Far East network to 20 cities and 21 airports.

“This new route will offer Turkish Airlines’ guests easier access to one of the key destinations in the region and showcase once more the unparalleled connectivity flag carrier offers as the only European carrier flying to this destination,” the airline said. 

The airline will operate flights to Phnom Penh via Bangkok, Thailand. Scheduled three times a week, flights will depart from Istanbul to Phnom Penh on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, while flights from Phnom Penh to Istanbul will be operated on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee, Prof. Ahmet Bolat said Turkish Airlines continues to expand its networks in Asia and strengthen its connection with strategic destinations in the region.

“The launch of Phnom Penh flights marks a significant step forward in this goal. Our flights to Cambodia will create new opportunities for both tourism and business,” he said.

“Additionally, as the only European carrier flying to this destination, we will further solidify our leadership in the region,” he stressed.

H.E. Ms. Ülkü Kocaefe, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Cambodia, has previously said that the direct flight between Türkiye and Cambodia would significantly reduce travel time and enhance accessibility for both business and leisure travellers.

It would also facilitate trade and investment between the two countries, promoting economic cooperation, added H.E. Ambassador.

By Chea Vannak