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The Irish Sun
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- The Irish Sun
International airport to fully close to all flights later this year after 66 years
A BUSY airport that was visited by over 4.75 million people last year is set to close for good next month. Phnom Penh International Airport in Advertisement 5 Phnom Penh International Airport will close to make way for a new terminal Credit: Getty 5 Techo International Airport is set to open next month and welcome millions of passengers Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The biggest is Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport which opened just 20 months ago. The capacity for Phnom Penh International Airport is 5 million people per year, which was almost reached in 2024. Planes are being diverted to a brand-new facility called Advertisement It will be able to take 13 million passengers a year, which is twice the current airport's capacity. Future plans are that to reach 30 and then 50 million passengers per year. Mr. Sin Chansereyvutha, Secretary of State and Spokesperson for Civil Aviation, has stated that 'Techo International Airport will open for operations on September 9, 2025. He continued to add: "Phnom Penh International Airport will close on the night of September 8, 2025.' Advertisement Most read in News Travel Techo International Airport will have a state-of-the-art terminal with duty-free, food halls, shops and outlets. It will have with 22 gates that can fit up to 40 aircraft and there will be a huge central garden. Incredible 'airport of the future' revealed - with no queues or long waits 5 Cambodia is a popular tourist destination for Brits because of its affordability Credit: Alamy The airport has a big focus on sustainability with a large portion of the terminal's energy being produced by an on-site solar farm. Advertisement It will become the ninth largest airport in the world when it opens. Cambodia is becoming popular with British holidaymakers because of its affordability and incredible In fact, TUI very recently its BLUE Sihanoukville . The new hotel is on the coast in Advertisement Holidaymakers can choose from 189 rooms and suites, and on-site, the hotel has a gym and outdoor swimming pool . The hotel has a restaurant and lounge bar as well as entertainment like karaoke, live music and candlelit dinners. Phnom Penh International Airport isn't the only airport set to shut soon, the world's busiest airport that sees 92 million passengers per year will also close its doors. 5 Cambodia is known for having beautiful beaches - and being affordable Credit: Alamy Advertisement This is Passengers flying from the UK to Dubai being rerouted to the The newer Al Maktoum International Airport opened in 2010 and is 22 miles outside of the city. The airport known as DWC, is undergoing a £28billion expansion. Advertisement Once complete, Al Maktoum Airport will be five times the size of DXB, and will be able to handle 260 million passengers a year. The new airport will have five runways and up to 400 aircraft gates, making it the largest airport project in the world. The closure timeline for The airport will continue to expand through to the 2050s in order to accommodate the growing number of travellers. Advertisement Read more on the Irish Sun These are And here's the 5 Phnom Penh International Airport will close next month Credit: Vinci Airports
Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
International airport to fully close to all flights later this year after 66 years
Plus, more on the world's busiest airport which is set to close - despite serving 92 millions passengers a year FLY BYE International airport to fully close to all flights later this year after 66 years Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BUSY airport that was visited by over 4.75 million people last year is set to close for good next month. Phnom Penh International Airport in Cambodia is shutting its doors and making way for a brand new facility which will open in September 2025. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Phnom Penh International Airport will close to make way for a new terminal Credit: Getty 5 Techo International Airport is set to open next month and welcome millions of passengers Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Phnom Penh International Airport first opened in January 1959 and is the second largest in Cambodia. The biggest is Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport which opened just 20 months ago. The capacity for Phnom Penh International Airport is 5 million people per year, which was almost reached in 2024. Planes are being diverted to a brand-new facility called Techo International Airport, which has been designed to handle more traffic and provide better connections to and from Cambodia. It will be able to take 13 million passengers a year, which is twice the current airport's capacity. Future plans are that to reach 30 and then 50 million passengers per year. Mr. Sin Chansereyvutha, Secretary of State and Spokesperson for Civil Aviation, has stated that 'Techo International Airport will open for operations on September 9, 2025. He continued to add: "Phnom Penh International Airport will close on the night of September 8, 2025.' Techo International Airport will have a state-of-the-art terminal with duty-free, food halls, shops and outlets. It will have with 22 gates that can fit up to 40 aircraft and there will be a huge central garden. Incredible 'airport of the future' revealed - with no queues or long waits 5 Cambodia is a popular tourist destination for Brits because of its affordability Credit: Alamy The airport has a big focus on sustainability with a large portion of the terminal's energy being produced by an on-site solar farm. It will become the ninth largest airport in the world when it opens. Cambodia is becoming popular with British holidaymakers because of its affordability and incredible beaches. In fact, TUI very recently its first hotel in Cambodia, it's called TUI BLUE Sihanoukville. The new hotel is on the coast in Sihanoukville and opened two months ago. Holidaymakers can choose from 189 rooms and suites, and on-site, the hotel has a gym and outdoor swimming pool. The hotel has a restaurant and lounge bar as well as entertainment like karaoke, live music and candlelit dinners. Phnom Penh International Airport isn't the only airport set to shut soon, the world's busiest airport that sees 92 million passengers per year will also close its doors. 5 Cambodia is known for having beautiful beaches - and being affordable Credit: Alamy This is Dubai International Airport which handles more than 90 million passengers per year - including millions of Brits. Passengers flying from the UK to Dubai being rerouted to the Al Maktoum International Airport, once the expansion is completed. The newer Al Maktoum International Airport opened in 2010 and is 22 miles outside of the city. The airport known as DWC, is undergoing a £28billion expansion. Once complete, Al Maktoum Airport will be five times the size of DXB, and will be able to handle 260 million passengers a year. The new airport will have five runways and up to 400 aircraft gates, making it the largest airport project in the world. The closure timeline for Dubai International Airport remains unclear, but officials say DWC's new terminal will first open in 2032. The airport will continue to expand through to the 2050s in order to accommodate the growing number of travellers. These are Europe's worst airports for queues, revealed with passengers waiting five hours at security. And here's the full list of 48 EU airports letting British holidaymakers use faster eGates in 2025.
The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
International airport to fully close to all flights later this year after 66 years
A BUSY airport that was visited by over 4.75 million people last year is set to close for good next month. Phnom Penh International Airport in Cambodia is shutting its doors and making way for a brand new facility which will open in September 2025. 5 Phnom Penh International Airport first opened in January 1959 and is the second largest in Cambodia. The biggest is Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport which opened just 20 months ago. The capacity for Phnom Penh International Airport is 5 million people per year, which was almost reached in 2024. Planes are being diverted to a brand-new facility called Techo International Airport, which has been designed to handle more traffic and provide better connections to and from Cambodia. It will be able to take 13 million passengers a year, which is twice the current airport's capacity. Future plans are that to reach 30 and then 50 million passengers per year. Mr. Sin Chansereyvutha, Secretary of State and Spokesperson for Civil Aviation, has stated that 'Techo International Airport will open for operations on September 9, 2025. He continued to add: "Phnom Penh International Airport will close on the night of September 8, 2025.' Techo International Airport will have a state-of-the-art terminal with duty-free, food halls, shops and outlets. It will have with 22 gates that can fit up to 40 aircraft and there will be a huge central garden. Incredible 'airport of the future' revealed - with no queues or long waits 5 The airport has a big focus on sustainability with a large portion of the terminal's energy being produced by an on-site solar farm. It will become the ninth largest airport in the world when it opens. Cambodia is becoming popular with British holidaymakers because of its affordability and incredible beaches. In fact, TUI very recently its first hotel in Cambodia, it's called TUI BLUE Sihanoukville. The new hotel is on the coast in Sihanoukville and opened two months ago. Holidaymakers can choose from 189 rooms and suites, and on-site, the hotel has a gym and outdoor swimming pool. The hotel has a restaurant and lounge bar as well as entertainment like karaoke, live music and candlelit dinners. Phnom Penh International Airport isn't the only airport set to shut soon, the world's busiest airport that sees 92 million passengers per year will also close its doors. 5 This is Dubai International Airport which handles more than 90 million passengers per year - including millions of Brits. Passengers flying from the UK to Dubai being rerouted to the Al Maktoum International Airport, once the expansion is completed. The newer Al Maktoum International Airport opened in 2010 and is 22 miles outside of the city. The airport known as DWC, is undergoing a £28billion expansion. Once complete, Al Maktoum Airport will be five times the size of DXB, and will be able to handle 260 million passengers a year. The new airport will have five runways and up to 400 aircraft gates, making it the largest airport project in the world. The closure timeline for Dubai International Airport remains unclear, but officials say DWC's new terminal will first open in 2032. The airport will continue to expand through to the 2050s in order to accommodate the growing number of travellers. These are . And here's the full list of 48 EU airports letting British holidaymakers use faster eGates in 2025. 5
The Star
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Cambodia's new impressive new international airport all set for official operation on Sept 9
PHNOM PENH (Xinhua): Cambodia has set Sept 9, 2025 for the official operation of the Techo International Airport, said a statement on Friday. Mao Havannall, minister in charge of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation, said in the statement that although the official operation is determined for Sept 9, the official inauguration ceremony will be held on Oct 20, which will be presided by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. Invested by Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd, the 1.5-billion-U.S.-dollar airport is being constructed on an area of 2,600 hectares in southern Kandal and Takeo provinces, about 20 km from the capital, Phnom Penh. Work on the airport project began in 2020. It is classified as a 4F-level airport, the highest level in the world. It will be capable of handling approximately 13 million passengers a year in the first phase. Thourn Sinan, chairman of the Pacific Asia Travel Association Cambodia chapter, said the new airport will enhance Cambodia's image as a modern and accessible destination. "Improved connectivity will attract more international airlines and travelers, showcasing Cambodia as a key player in the region," he told Xinhua. "The airport is expected to stimulate economic growth by creating jobs, boosting local businesses, and increasing investments in infrastructure," Sinan said. "It will also facilitate trade and commerce, providing a boost to various sectors beyond tourism." - Xinhua
The Star
23-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Cambodia and Britain pledge to further enhance ties
West meeting Prak Sokhonn during their working lunch in Phnom Penh on April 22, 2025. - Photo courtesy of X PHNOM PENH: Cambodia and the United Kingdom on Tuesday (April 22) pledged to further boost bilateral ties and cooperation for mutual benefit. The pledge was made between Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Catherine West, parliamentary under-secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, during their working lunch in Phnom Penh, the Cambodian Foreign Ministry said in a press release. Both sides highly appreciated the substantive and growing ties between Cambodia and the United Kingdom, the press release said, adding that they had discussions on promoting cooperation and partnership in trade, investment, tourism, education, development and demining. Sokhonn emphasised potential opportunities for further bilateral cooperation, underlining Cambodia's readiness to host the third bilateral consultations in Phnom Penh this year. On economic cooperation, Sokhonn expressed satisfaction with the rising trade volume which reached almost US$1 billion in 2024. "He expressed profound gratitude for including Cambodia as one of the beneficiaries under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme," the press release said. Sokhonn also briefed West on Cambodia's commitment and strengthened efforts to tackle cyber scams, including the establishment of a new national commission led by Prime Minister Hun Manet. "They discussed and agreed on deeper cooperation to combat this pressing transnational crime," the press release said. West expressed her admiration for Techo International Airport, designed by a British firm, and considered it a model of cooperation, according to the press release. - Xinhua
