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Often overshadowed by its big-name neighbors, Cambodia is rapidly developing its long-haul connections. On Monday, two of the world\u2019s biggest carriers announced new routes to the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Turkish Airlines will launch flights from its Istanbul hub to Phnom Penh. The three-times weekly service starts on December 10 and will operate via Bangkok. It joins Abu Dhabi\u2019s Etihad in adding the Cambodian capital to its route map this year.<\/p>\n

The second of Monday\u2019s announcements was arguably the more notable. Emirates \u2013 by most metrics the world\u2019s largest international airline \u2013 will start flying to Siem Reap. The Cambodian city is best known for its easy access to the ancient temples of Angkor, but it is also gaining a reputation for health and wellness travel.<\/p>\n

Like Turkish, Emirates is routing its new Cambodian flights via Bangkok. Starting June 3, the airline will fly three times a week from Dubai using Boeing 777 widebody aircraft.\u00a0Emirates will be the only airline from outside the Asia-Pacific region to serve Siem Reap on a regular basis. <\/p>\n

Securing the Dubai-based giant is a big win for the city, but it will do little to compensate for the loss of what was until recently its largest market.<\/p>\n

China Capacity Drops 98%<\/h2>\n

Before the pandemic, China accounted for a third of international air capacity into Siem Reap. This was the biggest source market of any country. However, Skift analysis of Cirium Diio data shows a drop of more than 98% in commercial flights since its pre-Covid peak.<\/p>\n

On an average week in March 2018, there were 151 flights, departing from 26 different Chinese airports to Siem Reap. Almost 26,000 seats were available across 12 different airlines spanning both Chinese and Cambodian carriers.<\/p>\n

By March 2019, the market had softened slightly, with around 21,500 seats available on 124 weekly flights.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fast forward to March 2025, and just one route is currently operating between Siem Reap and China \u2013 a three-times weekly flight operated by China Eastern. The service to Kunming in Yunnan province offers 396 seats a week using a single-aisle Boeing 737 jet. Siem Reap\u2013Angkor International Airport is operated by a Chinese firm based in Yunnan.<\/p>\n

Looking deeper into 2025, nonstop flights remain scarce. There is no additional capacity to any Chinese city due to be added before the end of the calendar year.<\/p>\n

Notably, flights between China and Phnom Penh \u2013 the country\u2019s main financial and political center \u2013 have rebounded to pre-Covid levels. This could suggest it is more discretionary Chinese leisure travelers who are staying away.<\/p>\n

China\u2019s Outbound Visitors<\/h2>\n

Changes to Chinese overseas travel patterns are not unique to Siem Reap but they are particularly pronounced in the Cambodian city.\u00a0<\/p>\n

China\u2019s outbound travel market remains in recovery mode post-Covid, with approximately 130 million trips made in 2024. It\u2019s a big number, but still short of the pre-pandemic high of 155 million trips. Travel trends and popular destinations have also evolved \u2013 even with large numbers traveling, they aren\u2019t necessarily visiting the same places.\u00a0<\/p>\n