Cambodia’s Aviation Boom: 5.7M Travelers in 10 Months Fuels $3.6B Airport Investment

Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, recently unveiled compelling data highlighting the strength and rapid recovery of the national tourism and economic sectors. In a message released for the 1st National Civil Aviation Day on December 7, 2025, the Prime Minister detailed the exceptional results achieved by air transport over the first ten months of the year.

This data confirms the strategic importance of the sector, justifying the government’s massive investment in modern aviation infrastructure.

I. Traveler Growth and Global Connectivity Metrics

1. Rapid Passenger Traffic Recovery and 14% Growth

The nation’s commitment to safety and modern facilities has yielded impressive results:

• Total Travelers: Cambodia welcomed over 5.7 million air travelers of various nationalities during the first 10 months of 2025.
• Growth Rate: This figure represents a robust 14% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when the number of travelers reached 5 million. This steep curve confirms the rapid restoration and resilience of Cambodia’s international tourism market.

2. Expansive International Network: 35 Airlines Linking 39 Cities

The Cambodian sky is now busier than ever, demonstrating deepened connectivity to key global markets:

• Airline Presence: Currently, 35 domestic and foreign airline companies actively operate scheduled flights into the Kingdom.
• Global Reach: These 35 airlines directly connect Cambodia with 16 countries and 39 cities worldwide.
• Key Non-ASEAN Hubs: Critical connection points include China, South Korea, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan, India, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Japan. The network also spans 8 key cities and countries within the ASEAN region.

II. Investment Foundation: Securing Long-Term Aviation Capacity

$3.6 Billion Infrastructure Commitment

Prime Minister Hun Manet underscored that alongside pushing for increased air traffic, the government has aggressively strengthened and expanded its international airport infrastructure. This focus ensures sustainable growth by eliminating capacity constraints.

Over the last three years, Cambodia’s Civil Aviation sector proudly launched three new international airports representing a total investment of $3.6 billion USD:

These three state-of-the-art airports are now Cambodia’s most vital economic gateways. This immense investment guarantees the nation’s capacity to handle sustained growth in passenger traffic and commercial trade for decades to come, anchoring its future in global connectivity.

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