Techo International Airport (KTI) Phnom Penh: 2026 Arrival & Visa Guide
Techo International Airport (KTI) replaced the old Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) in September 2025 as Cambodia’s primary capital gateway. Here is everything you need to know about clearing immigration, eVisa lanes, the e-Arrival Card, and transfers into central Phnom Penh.
What is the airport for Phnom Penh in 2026 and what documents do I need on arrival?
All commercial flights to Phnom Penh now land at Techo International Airport (IATA: KTI), located 30 km south of the city in Kandal Province after replacing the old PNH airport in September 2025. To clear KTI immigration, you need a passport valid for 6+ months, a Cambodia eVisa (or Visa on Arrival), and your Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code.
Key Takeaways
- Techo International Airport (IATA: KTI) opened in September 2025 in Kandal Province, permanently replacing the old Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) for all commercial flights.
- All foreign passengers arriving at KTI must present a Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA) QR code submitted within 7 days before landing, alongside a valid visa or ASEAN exemption.
- Pre-approved Cambodia eVisa holders (Tourist {{USD:79}} or Ordinary {{USD:89}}) bypass the cash Visa on Arrival counter and walk straight to the Foreign Passports / eVisa immigration lanes.
- Instead of a physical ink stamp, KTI immigration officers issue a digital V-Pass (Visitor Pass) sent directly to your registered email address.
- KTI is located roughly 30–35 km south of central Phnom Penh along Hun Sen Boulevard; allow 40 to 60 minutes by airport taxi, Grab, or shuttle bus.
If you are booking flights to Cambodia’s capital in 2026 and notice your boarding pass lists IATA code KTI instead of PNH, that is completely normal. In September 2025, Cambodia permanently transferred all scheduled commercial passenger flights from the legacy Pochentong site — formerly Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) — to the brand-new Techo International Airport (KTI), located in Kandal Stueng District across the Kandal–Takeo border south of the capital.
Designed by Foster + Partners as a 4F-class international hub capable of handling long-haul widebody aircraft, Techo International Airport (KTI) was built from the ground up around Cambodia’s paperless border control workflow. If you are deciding whether to fly into Phnom Penh first or land directly near the temples of Angkor, read our Techo Airport (KTI) vs Siem Reap Airport (SAI) comparison.
Airlines flying into KTI — including Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Malaysia Airlines, and Cambodia Airways — verify your entry eligibility at your departure gate before allowing you to board. Arriving at check-in without the right paperwork can delay your boarding or force you into long queues upon landing.
First, every foreign national arriving at KTI by air must complete the Cambodia e-Arrival Card within the seven calendar days leading up to arrival. This digital declaration replaces the old paper immigration, health, and customs slips that cabin crew used to hand out mid-flight.
Second, unless you hold one of the visa-exempt ASEAN passports, you need a valid Cambodian visa. Most travellers apply online in advance for a Cambodia Tourist eVisa ({{USD:79}} all-inclusive) or an Ordinary / Business Class E eVisa ({{USD:89}} all-inclusive) so they can walk straight past the cash-only Visa on Arrival hall at KTI. See our Cambodia eVisa vs Visa on Arrival comparison for a full breakdown of airport queue times and cash rules.
- Passport validity: At least 6 months remaining beyond your planned arrival date at KTI, plus at least one to two blank pages.
- Cambodia eVisa certificate: Printed on A4 paper (recommended) and saved as a PDF on your smartphone, showing Techo International Airport (KTI) or general air entry eligibility.
- Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA) QR code: Completed within 7 days of your flight ({{USD:29}} via our guided filing service), with your live flight number and first-night Phnom Penh hotel address.
Because Techo International Airport features long, high-ceilinged concourses with clear bilingual English and Khmer signage, navigating from your aircraft gate to the arrivals curb is straightforward once you know which lane to join.
What If Your Old Booking or eVisa Notes Mention PNH?
Cambodia eVisas are valid at all designated international air ports of entry. When selecting your arrival port on a 2026 application for Phnom Penh, always select Techo International Airport (KTI).
The biggest practical difference between the retired PNH terminal and Techo International Airport (KTI) is distance. Whereas the old airport sat 10 kilometres west of the riverside, KTI sits roughly 30 to 35 kilometres south of central Phnom Penh (BKK1, Daun Penh, and the Sisowath Quay riverside), connected via the wide six-lane Hun Sen Boulevard corridor.
- Ride-hailing apps (Grab and PassApp): Follow the signs outside the arrivals hall to the designated ride-hailing pickup zone. App-metered cars and SUVs into BKK1 or the Riverside typically take 40 to 55 minutes depending on traffic along Monivong Bridge and Norodom Boulevard.
- Official airport taxis: Fixed-rate and metered sedan and minivan booths operate immediately outside customs in the arrivals concourse and accept USD or Khmer Riel (KHR).
- Airport express shuttle bus: Public air-conditioned express buses link KTI with key central Phnom Penh stops along Hun Sen Boulevard and Canadia Park for budget solo travellers.
- Pre-booked hotel transfers: Most Phnom Penh four- and five-star hotels send a driver holding a name board at the KTI arrivals barrier; share your flight number with your hotel at least 24 hours ahead.
Before you step onto your flight to Phnom Penh, make sure both your visa and arrival declaration are locked in. If your flight departs within the next seven days, you can file your e-Arrival Card now and receive your verified QR code by email before heading to the airport.
And if you are still more than a week away from departure and need your Tourist or Ordinary visa first, you can apply for your Cambodia eVisa online and have our team verify your passport scan and details prior to submission.
Frequently asked questions
Is Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) still open in 2026?
No. Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) closed to all commercial passenger traffic in September 2025. Every commercial flight serving Phnom Penh now lands at Techo International Airport (IATA: KTI).
Can I use a Cambodia eVisa at Techo International Airport (KTI)?
Yes. Both the Cambodia Tourist eVisa (Class T, {{USD:79}}) and the Ordinary/Business eVisa (Class E, {{USD:89}}) are fully accepted at all immigration lanes at Techo International Airport (KTI).
Is the Cambodia e-Arrival Card required when flying into KTI?
Yes. Every foreign traveller arriving by air at Techo International Airport (KTI) must submit the Cambodia e-Arrival Card within 7 days before landing, even if they already hold an eVisa or ASEAN visa exemption.
How far is Techo International Airport (KTI) from central Phnom Penh?
KTI is located about 30 to 35 kilometres south of central Phnom Penh in Kandal Province. A taxi or Grab transfer into BKK1 or the Riverside typically takes 40 to 60 minutes via Hun Sen Boulevard.
Do I get a paper passport stamp at Techo International Airport (KTI)?
No. KTI operates Cambodia’s paperless V-Pass (Visitor Pass) system. Once you clear immigration, your digital entry stamp and stay-until date are emailed to you and accessible via QR code.
Are there ATMs, currency exchange, and SIM card booths at KTI?
Yes. Immediately after exiting customs in the KTI arrivals hall, you will find bank ATMs dispensing USD and Khmer Riel, currency exchange counters, and official Smart, Cellcard, and Metfone tourist SIM booths.
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