Flying from London to Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport (SAI): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to take off from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport (SAI). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport is located in Siem Reap. The city follows the UTC+7 timezone and is seven hours ahead of London.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to SAI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to SAI. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport with a stop at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). A major connection between London Gatwick Airport and SAI, it's a great opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
You can arrive at LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to SAI flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
Flights departing from STN touch down at their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport (SAI)
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How to find the cheapest flights from London to Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport (SAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport is Rs101,020. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs202,520. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to SAI. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from London to Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport (SAI)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport (SAI). August is when most people visit Siem Reap. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Siem Reap is March, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 38ºC. Book your London to SAI flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between 18ºC and 33ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Siem Reap
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Siem Reap right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from London to Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple and Ta Prohm are leading attractions which should feature on every Siem Reap itinerary.
Explore more of Cambodia
You've done Siem Reap, now it's time to discover other parts of Cambodia. Travel about 209 kilometres south to Phnom Penh to check off its popular sights. From Royal Palace to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Genocide museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Ta Khmau is another well-known destination in Cambodia and is around 225 kilometres south of Siem Reap. No trip is complete without seeing មាត់ទន្លេតាខ្មៅ - Ta Khmao Riverside, Statue of Ta Khmau and AV.