How to Reach Siem Reap from Bangalore: Flights, Routes and Visa (2026)

Bangalore is connected to the rest of the world, but not yet to Cambodia. Flights from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Siem Reap all make one or more stops in between, so the choice you are really making is which city to change planes in. This page compares all six hubs with times and rupee fares, then covers the airport ride into town, the visa and arrival card, and the Phnom Penh alternative. If you would rather not stitch flights together yourself, our Cambodia tour packages from Bangalore can include the flights and the airport pickup.

Jump to: Direct flight? · Routes · Via Kolkata · Time and distance · Fares · Connections · Airport to town · Visa · Phnom Penh · Angkor Wat · Tips

Is there a direct flight from Bangalore to Siem Reap?

No, not as of November 2026. No airline flies Bangalore to Siem Reap nonstop.

A direct route is on the table but not on sale. In February 2026 Cambodia's tourism minister and the honorary consul in Bengaluru discussed direct Siem Reap-Bengaluru flights under the Siem Reap-Karnataka partnership (reported by Cambodianess on 22 February 2026). No airline has filed a schedule. We will update this page the day one does.

The only nonstop between India and Siem Reap is IndiGo's Kolkata flight, 6E 1655. It launched on 13 November 2025, was paused from 3 July to 30 September 2026, and restarted on 1 October 2026 on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Everything else from Bangalore connects through Southeast Asia.

Some flight sites still show Siem Reap as "REP" and promise "daily direct flights". REP closed to commercial traffic on 16 October 2023. All flights now use SAI, which is about 50 km east of town rather than the old airport's 7 km.

Bangalore to Siem Reap flights: the best 1-stop routes

Six connections work from Bangalore. Bangkok wins on frequency, Kolkata on simplicity, and Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok's Don Mueang usually on price.

Fares are round trips found on Google Flights and thaiairways.com on 2 November 2026 and change daily. Times include the connection. Rome2Rio counts about 36 one-stop flights a week from Bengaluru to Siem Reap, averaging 8 hours 5 minutes.

Which airline has the most flights? Thai Airways and Bangkok Airways both connect through Bangkok every day, which makes Bangkok the hub with the most options. Singapore Airlines adds a daily link through Changi.

The all-IndiGo route via Kolkata, step by step

This route stays in India until the final leg. You pay in rupees on one airline, clear Indian emigration in Kolkata, and never set foot in a foreign transit airport.

1. Search goindigo.in for Bengaluru to Siem Reap as one booking. The site builds the connection through Kolkata for you, so your bag is checked through to SAI.

2. Pick an evening Bengaluru departure on a Wednesday, Friday or Sunday. The 1,547 km hop to Kolkata takes about 2 hours 30 minutes.

3. In Kolkata, transfer from the domestic side to international departures, where you clear Indian emigration and security. Budget at least 3 hours between flights.

4. Board 6E 1655 at 03:35. The 1,959 km flight takes about 3 hours.

5. Land at SAI at 08:00 local time, with your e-visa and e-Arrival QR code ready.

6. Take a taxi into town (the first airport shuttle leaves at 9:30 am) and check in early, or go straight to Angkor for an afternoon visit.

The catch is the hour. You spend most of the night in Kolkata airport and on the plane, so plan a slow first day.

Bengaluru to Siem Reap flight time and distance

The fastest Bengaluru to Siem Reap trip takes about 6 hours with a tight Bangkok connection. Most bookable itineraries take 8 to 12 hours.

Distances were calculated by our desk from airport coordinates. Any site quoting about 2,500 or 2,824 km is measuring to the closed REP airport or using a rough figure.

Set your watch forward 90 minutes when you land. A flight leaving Bengaluru at 11:30 pm IST will reach Siem Reap around breakfast time.

Bangalore to Siem Reap fares and the cheapest time to fly

Budget Rs 40,000 to Rs 60,000 per person for an economy return. On 2 November 2026, Thai AirAsia through Don Mueang started at Rs 40,597. THAI's cheapest Bangalore to Siem Reap return for 18 to 25 December was Rs 56,225.

Fares climb from late November to early January. That is Cambodia's dry, cool peak, and it lines up with Indian school holidays and Christmas to New Year. Diwali weeks are also expensive. May to September is the wet season, and that is when you usually see the lowest fares. The temples are green and empty then, and most of the rain falls in afternoon bursts.

Book 6 to 10 weeks ahead for peak dates. For flexible dates, compare the Kuala Lumpur and Don Mueang options first, then check whether the THAI or Singapore Airlines fare is close enough to justify a checked bag and meals. For month-by-month weather, see the best time to visit Siem Reap.

Connecting without stress: baggage, layovers and transit

Book the whole trip on one ticket if you can. On a single booking your bag is checked through to Siem Reap and the airline rebooks you if the first flight runs late. Singapore Airlines confirms this for its BLR to SAI connection through Changi.

Separate low-cost tickets save money but carry the risk. If you land at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi and fly on from Don Mueang, you have to collect your bag, pass Thai immigration and cross the city, so allow at least 4 hours. A self-transfer means entering the hub country. In Bangkok that needs the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card, filed online within 3 days before you land, on top of Thailand's current entry rules for Indian passports. In Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi you need a Vietnamese e-visa before you fly.

A long layover can be a bonus. A day or two in Bangkok, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur breaks the trip well for families and older travellers.

Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) to town

SAI opened in October 2023 about 50 km east of Siem Reap town, so the ride in takes about an hour on the expressway. On reaching Siem Reap airport, you can take the shuttle bus, a taxi, a pre-booked tuk-tuk or a hotel pickup.

We still suggest a taxi from the airport as the safest option after a night flight. Carry small US dollar notes: dollars are accepted everywhere alongside the Cambodian riel.

Cambodia visa and e-Arrival card for Indians

Indian passport holders need a visa for Cambodia. Two documents and one form get you through SAI quickly.

• Visa. The tourist e-visa costs US30(aboutRs2,850)for30days,singleentry,atevisa.gov.kh.Applyatleast3workingdaysahead.AvisaonarrivalisalsoissuedatSAIforUS30 in cash; carry clean, untorn notes.

• Cambodia e-Arrival (CeA) card. Free, at arrival.gov.kh or in the CeA app, filled in within 7 days before you land. It replaces the paper arrival, health and customs forms, and it is required for every air arrival.

• Passport. At least 6 months' validity on arrival and a blank page.

Overland from Bangkok is not an option for now. The Thailand-Cambodia land border at Poipet has been closed since mid-2025, so take the one-hour flight instead.

Alternative: fly Bangalore to Phnom Penh, then Siem Reap

Flying into Phnom Penh's new Techo International Airport (KTI) is sometimes cheaper. THAI's BLR to KTI return was Rs 48,827 for mid-December against Rs 56,225 to SAI. From Phnom Penh, Siem Reap is a 5 to 6 hour bus ride (about US$10 to 17) or a flight of about 50 minutes.

It only pays off if you are visiting both cities. For an Angkor-focused trip of 4 to 5 days, fly straight into SAI. For Phnom Penh routes from Bangalore, see how to reach Cambodia from Bangalore.

Bangalore to Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat is about 7 km north of Siem Reap town and roughly an hour from SAI. Most travellers check in, rest after the flight, and see sunrise at Angkor Wat the next morning.

You need an Angkor Pass. It costs US37for1day,US62 for 3 days (used within 7 days) and US$72 for 7 days (used within 30 days). The park opens at 5 am and closes at 6:30 pm. Ticket details are on our Angkor Wat guide, and the other temples worth your time are in Siem Reap places to visit.

Tips for Bangalore travellers

• International flights leave from Kempegowda Terminal 2. Arrive 3 hours before departure.

• The BMTC Vayu Vajra airport bus runs from the city about every 30 minutes and takes 1 to 2 hours depending on traffic. On a weekday evening, leave more time than you think.

• Carry about US$100 in small notes for the visa, shuttle and first meals. ATMs at SAI and in town dispense dollars.

• Keep your e-visa approval and CeA QR code on your phone and on paper.

• A package with flights from Bangalore removes the connection risk and includes the airport transfer. Compare Cambodia tour packages from Bangalore, or the 3-night Angkor Wat Cambodia package.

How we checked this page

Distances were calculated by our desk from airport coordinates on 2 November 2026. Schedules were checked against IndiGo's route announcement, Singapore Airlines' SAI-BLR route page, and Google Flights and Thai Airways fares on 2 November 2026. Visa fees follow the Royal Government of Cambodia's e-visa change of 1 January 2025, and Angkor Pass prices come from Angkor Enterprise's ticket page.

Plan your Siem Reap trip from Bangalore

Getting from Bangalore to Siem Reap takes one stop and half a day, and the right hub depends on whether you want the lowest fare (Kuala Lumpur or Don Mueang), the fewest moving parts (IndiGo through Kolkata) or the most departures (Bangkok). If you would rather have the flights, visa paperwork and airport pickup handled together, see our Cambodia tour packages from Bangalore.

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