Search Flights from Edinburgh to Siem Reap

Edinburgh Airport is located about 12 km from the city center and it is one of the busiest airports in Scotland. The airport is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives, including taxi, tram, Airlink buses, and rental car.

Airlink Buses

Airlink buses are among the most preferred transportation alternatives to get to the airport from the city center. You can get on the Airlink bus from Waverley Station in the city center and enjoy a convenient ride directly to the airport.

Tram

Another highly preferred method of transportation is the tram. Trams provide convenient and direct access to the airport. You can get on the tram from the York Place or St. Andrew Square stations in the city center and enjoy a 35-minute ride to the airport. Trams run every 8-12 minutes.

Car

Located about 12 km from the city center, Edinburgh Airport is easily accessible by road. The airport is situated on the A8 Glasgow-Edinburgh road and is also accessible by the M8 and M9 motorways from Glasgow and Stirling. The airport’s parking lot features short-term and long-term options; the long-term parking lot is located a short bus ride from the terminal.

Airport Information

Edinburgh Airport features duty free shops where passengers can buy a range of products from perfume to alcohol and chocolate; the options are endless. There are many stores like Kurt Geiger, Jo Malone, and Hugo Boss, where you can buy gifts for your loved ones and enjoy some last minute shopping at affordable prices.

Venues where passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Caffe Nero, Costa, and The Turnhouse. 

The distance between the airport and Siem Reap city center, which is a popular tourist destination in Cambodia, is 7 kilometers. The passengers landing at the airport and wanting to reach the city center of Siem Reap can benefit from a few alternatives such as taxi, tuk-tuk or private shuttles working with reservation.

Tuk-tuks are fast and budget-friendly transportation alternative for the passengers travelling alone. Private shuttles, which have higher passenger capacity, are ideal for those travelling as a group. If you prefer the taxis welcoming the visitors of the city in front of Siem Reap Airport, you can travel to Siem Reap city center in a fast and comfortable way like motorcycle taxis and shuttles.

The distance between Siem Reap Airport and city center is approximately 7 kilometers. The passengers landing at the airport can reach the city center in about 10-20 minutes. If you are in a hurry while coming to the city center and want a fast vehicle, motorcycle taxis are more ideal compared to other alternatives.   

The taxis and other vehicles at Siem Reap Airport generally offer service for their passengers based on fixed rates. For this reason, you do not need to worry about paying more than it actually costs. If you want to get information about the average cost of travelling to the city center from the airport, you can get in contact with the taxis and shuttles of Siem Reap Airport before your travel and obtain information about certain issues like the average travel time and cost. In this way, you can choose a vehicle according to your needs.

Taxi

You can see the taxis when you go out of the airport terminal building after you land at Siem Reap Airport. Taxis are among the most popular transportation alternatives used for travelling to the city and nearby regions from Siem Reap Airport.

Standard taxis have the capacity of 4 passengers but their baggage capacity isn't high. For this reason, if you are travelling with 3 or more passengers and have much luggage, you can travel to the city by getting on a large taxi that you can find at the airport. Taxi fares are 12 dollars on average. You can make the payment by using the local currency or dollar. If you choose this transportation option, you can comfortably reach the city center.

Tuk-tuk  

Another transportation alternative that is widely used in Cambodia is tuk-tuk. Tuk-tuk, which is convenient for only one passenger, carries its passenger to Siem Reap city center in a faster time compared to other alternatives. You need to pay about 9 dollars for travelling to the city center from the airport by using a tuk-tuk. Since the amount you need to pay is almost the same as taxi, passengers prefer using a taxi instead of tuk-tuk. However, if you still choose this option for your transportation, you can travel to the city center in a more budget-friendly way by getting on a tuk-tuk after walking a little from the terminal.

After reaching the city center from the airport, tuk-tuk drivers may offer you to a city tour. If you want to enjoy a city tour, you can try to find a cheaper tuk-tuk with the help of your hotel. You can also find a vehicle in the city center if you want to see the city.

If you wish, you can get help from your hotel for the transfer to the city center from Siem Reap Airport by tuk-tuk. You can get in contact with your hotel before your travel and ask them to send you a tuk-tuk to pick you up from the airport. The average fare of the vehicles coming from hotels is 7 dollars.

Motorcycle Taxi

At Siem Reap Airport, motorcycle taxi option is also offered as an alternative to taxis and tuk-tuk vehicles. The cost of motorcycle taxis isn’t higher than other transportation alternatives. You need to pay about 9 dollars if you prefer these vehicles for travelling to the city center from Siem Reap Airport. Those, who want to find a cheaper motorcycle taxi, can find a vehicle by walking a little away from the airport. The important thing you should do is to learn the cost before getting on any motorcycle taxi in front of the airport terminal. If you get on a motorcycle taxi outside the airport, the cost you need to pay will be about 2-3 dollars. If the drivers demand higher amounts, you can try to bargain and reduce your transportation cost.

While travelling to the city center on a motorcycle taxi, you need to hang on tight in order to be safe enough. If you have heavy luggage, you can prefer classical taxis instead of motorcycle taxis. In this way, you can more comfortably travel to the city center from the airport. But, if you do not have any luggage, you can choose this alternative.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels in the region offer free shuttle service between Siem Reap Airport and the city center. While planning your travel and making a hotel reservation, you can demand a shuttle to pick you up from the airport. If your hotel does not offer a shuttle service, you can benefit from the tuk-tuks for a more affordable transportation to your hotel.