The flight is not only set to improve trade relations between Türkiye and Cambodia, but also offer travellers easier access to one of the key destinations in the region
Turkish Airlines has announced that it will be launching flights from Istanbul to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, from December 10 in a move that will put Cambodia on the global network of Turkish Airlines that serves over 195 destinations globally.
In a press statement, the Turkish Airlines says that the flights to Phnom Penh will be operated thrice a week and via Bangkok, the capital of Thailand.
It says that the flights from Istanbul to Phnom Penh will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, while flights from Phnom Penh to Istanbul will operate on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Ahmet Bolat
With this new destination, Cambodia will become the seventh country served by the Türkiye flag carrier in Southeast Asia, with Phnom Penh being the 11th city it serves in the region.
The airline says that the flight is not only set to improve trade relations between Türkiye and Cambodia, but also offer travellers easier access to one of the key destinations in the region. This flight will expand the airline’s Far East network to 20 cities and 21 airports.
“As Turkish Airlines, we continuously expand our network in Asia and strengthen our connections 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. Additionally, as the only European carrier flying to this destination, we will further solidify our leadership in the region,” says Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee, Turkish Airlines.
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