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Battambang Airport

Battambang, Cambodia

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Battambang Airport

Battambang, Cambodia
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Gateway to Cambodia's second-largest city and cultural hub.

Location
Battambang, Cambodia
Battambang Airport (IATA: BBM, ICAO: VDBG) is a domestic airport serving Battambang, the second-largest city in Cambodia. Located in the northwest of the country, it connects the region to the capital Phnom Penh and supports tourism linked to the nearby Angkor-era temples and Battambang's colonial heritage. The airport has historically operated with limited scheduled services, with flights intermittently suspended and resumed depending on airline demand and infrastructure conditions. It serves primarily as a domestic gateway, with no significant international scheduled operations. Battambang Airport is managed under Cambodia's civil aviation authority framework and has seen periodic efforts to upgrade facilities to support growing regional tourism and economic activity in the province.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building designed to handle domestic passenger traffic at a modest scale.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Battambang city center is primarily available via tuk-tuks, taxis, and private vehicle hire, with the airport situated a short distance from the urban core.
Airlines here
Scheduled services have been operated by carriers such as Cambodia Bayon Airlines and other small Cambodian domestic operators, though service has been inconsistent.
Notable facts
  • ›Battambang is Cambodia's second-largest city and a major rice-producing region.
  • ›The airport has experienced periods of suspended commercial service due to low demand.
  • ›No significant international scheduled routes operate through Battambang Airport.
  • ›The airport supports general aviation and occasional charter flights in addition to scheduled services.
  • ›Battambang province borders Thailand, giving the airport some strategic regional significance.
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Gateway to Cambodia's colonial heartland along the Sangker River

Battambang Airport serves the second-largest city in Cambodia, a hub of French colonial architecture and vibrant arts culture in the country's northwest. The airport is a small, single-runway facility that has historically connected Battambang to Phnom Penh, though scheduled commercial services have been intermittent. Its modest infrastructure reflects the town's unhurried pace while positioning it as a potential growth point for regional tourism.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A compact single-terminal building handling limited domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Tuk-tuk rides to city centre
  • Motorcycle taxi (moto-dop) from airport gate
  • Private car hire arranged through hotels
  • Taxi services bookable via local guesthouses
Nearby Hotels
  • Battambang Resort
  • Bambu Hotel
  • The Place Boutique Hotel
  • Classy Hotel Battambang
Dining

In-terminal dining options are extremely limited, so travellers should eat before arriving at the airport. The city centre, about 3 kilometres away, offers excellent Khmer street food, riverside restaurants, and French-influenced cafes. Local favourites include num banh chok noodles and fresh river fish dishes widely available near Psar Nath market.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm flight schedules well in advance as commercial services at Battambang are irregular and subject to change.
  • Negotiate tuk-tuk or moto fares before departure as meters are not commonly used.
  • Carry sufficient Cambodian riel or US dollars as ATM access near the airport is limited.
  • Allow extra time for check-in as ground handling is manual and can move slowly during peak periods.

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Encyclopaedia

Battambang (Vealbekchan) Airport is an airport serving Battambang, the capital city of Battambang Province, Cambodia. The airport is located 3 kilometers away from Battambang's city center and has a total land area of 128.68 hectares.

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