AirAsia Cambodia
Cambodia’s low-cost AirAsia affiliate, operating domestic and regional flights with an all-economy Airbus A320 fleet from Phnom Penh.
About AirAsia Cambodia
AirAsia Cambodia was established in 2022 and began commercial operations in May 2024. It is a Cambodian low-cost airline affiliated with the wider AirAsia group and trades under AirAsia’s familiar red branding. The carrier is a joint venture involving AirAsia Aviation Group and Cambodian partner Sivilai Asia. Its legal identity is AirAsia Cambodia Co., Ltd.; the Birgenair name supplied in some datasets refers to an unrelated former Turkish charter airline.
The airline’s principal operating base is Phnom Penh, from which it serves domestic Cambodian routes and short-haul international markets in Southeast Asia. Its network has included Siem Reap and Sihanoukville within Cambodia, together with regional links such as Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City. Services and frequencies can change seasonally as the relatively young carrier develops its schedule and coordinates connections across the broader AirAsia network.
AirAsia Cambodia operates narrow-body Airbus A320-family aircraft configured for low-cost, all-economy service. The cabin follows the standard AirAsia model, with regular seating and optional paid products such as preferred seats, additional baggage, meals and priority services. Base fares generally include the seat and a limited cabin-baggage allowance, while most checked baggage and onboard food must be purchased separately unless included in a fare bundle.
The carrier is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. Passengers can use AirAsia rewards, the loyalty programme associated with the wider AirAsia travel platform, to earn and redeem points on eligible bookings and services. The broader AirAsia network can provide useful regional itinerary options, although separate flight sectors, baggage terms and connection arrangements should be reviewed carefully before booking.
AirAsia Cambodia’s main strength is its potential to offer straightforward, competitively priced travel between Cambodia’s principal visitor centres and nearby Asian cities. Its focused Airbus fleet also fits the short-haul routes it operates. The principal challenge is that its network and daily frequency remain smaller than those of longer-established regional airlines, so schedule changes or a disrupted flight may leave fewer same-day alternatives. Travellers should allow sensible connection time and confirm current operating details.
Good to know
Flying with AirAsia Cambodia — what to expect
Low-Cost Fare Structure
The cheapest fares are generally unbundled. Check whether you need checked baggage, a meal, seat selection or priority services before comparing the final price.
Cabin Baggage Rules
AirAsia applies combined limits to permitted cabin bags, including a main carry-on and a smaller personal item. Confirm the current weight and size rules on your booking because enforcement can be strict.
Online Check-In
Online or app check-in is normally the simplest option when available. International passengers may still need document verification at the airport before proceeding through security.
Paid Onboard Service
Food and drinks are normally sold rather than included in the basic fare. Pre-ordering a meal can provide more choice and may cost less than purchasing onboard.
Allow Connection Time
AirAsia Cambodia has a comparatively small schedule, so recovery options can be limited after disruption. Leave a generous buffer unless your itinerary is explicitly sold with protected connection arrangements.
Route network
Popular routes operated by AirAsia Cambodia
Notable destinations on AirAsia Cambodia's network.
KTPhnom PenhdirectKTSiem ReapdirectKTSihanoukvilledirectKTBangkokdirectKTKuala LumpurdirectKTHo Chi Minh CitydirectDestination list is indicative of AirAsia Cambodia's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
AirAsia Cambodia — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts. Originfacts never adds a fee to the prices it displays.
- Its network has included Cambodian cities such as Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville, plus regional destinations including Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City. Routes can change as the young airline adjusts its schedule.
- AirAsia generally permits a main cabin bag and a smaller personal item within a combined weight limit. Check the dimensions and weight shown for your specific fare before travel, as oversized or overweight bags may need to be checked for a fee.
- Fares are often lowest when booked early for off-peak dates and midweek travel, particularly outside Cambodian holidays and major festivals. Compare the complete price after adding baggage, seats and meals.
- The answer can change as the airline modifies its small regional network. Phnom Penh–Kuala Lumpur is among its longer established international sectors, but travellers should check the current timetable for newly added or suspended routes.
- Phnom Penh is the airline’s principal departure point. Siem Reap and Sihanoukville are also important within its Cambodian network, subject to the current schedule.
- AirAsia Cambodia’s primary operating base is Phnom Penh. The capital is the main point for its domestic and short-haul international services.
- The total varies as routes and seasonal frequencies change, and AirAsia group flights sold through the same website may be operated by other affiliates. Consult the live AirAsia schedule for the current AirAsia Cambodia-operated network.