Cambodia Angkor Air is set to enhance its flight offerings with the introduction of several new routes, including a much-anticipated direct service to India. The national carrier announced that starting June 16, it will operate direct flights four times a week between Phnom Penh and Delhi. This new route, initially planned for October 2023 but postponed, marks a significant milestone as the airline becomes the sole operator directly connecting Cambodia’s capital with India’s.

The new Phnom Penh-Delhi service will utilize an Airbus A320, seating 181 passengers, with flights scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. The flight will leave Phnom Penh at 16:45 and arrive in Delhi at 19:50, with the return leg departing Delhi at 20:50 and arriving in Phnom Penh at 02:50 the following day. The journey duration is approximately four hours and 45 minutes, with an introductory roundtrip fare of about USD 350.

In addition to the Delhi connection, Cambodia Angkor Air has already launched flights to Nanning, China, earlier in May and plans to begin services to Danang, Vietnam, in July. The Nanning route operates four times weekly, while the Danang service will run twice a week. Both routes also use the Airbus A320 aircraft.

As Cambodia Angkor Air works to resume flights to all destinations it served before the Covid pandemic, with a particular focus on Chinese cities, these new connections signify a robust effort to recover and expand its international footprint. The airline's commitment to reconnecting Cambodia with key Asian markets is expected to boost tourism and business travel, supporting the country's broader economic recovery efforts.