What's the Cheapest Way From Singapore to Siem Reap in 2026?

From Singapore, the cheapest way to Siem Reap for Angkor Wat in 2026 is a flight, direct to the new Siem Reap airport (SAI) or with one stop, so pick your fare, then book through ShopBack before you pay, where ShopBack Cashback works like a discount, only easier than a promo code. SAI opened on 16 October 2023 and sits about 40 km from Angkor Wat, so count the transfer in your total. Singaporeans can usually stay up to 30 days visa-free. The last step before you book flights or hotels: open ShopBack.

New to ShopBack? ShopBack Singapore is a free app and website that returns cash on eligible bookings and orders when you start from ShopBack before you pay. Trip.com, Skyscanner and Klook are among the travel stores you can book through this way. Join ShopBack Singapore for free, then open the Trip.com page on ShopBack before you search for fares.

Singapore to Siem Reap: the numbers that matter

Four facts shape the cost of this trip more than anything else: the airport, the entry rules, the temple pass and the transfer.

• The airport. Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (IATA code SAI) opened on 16 October 2023 and replaced the old Siem Reap International Airport. According to its Wikipedia entry, it is about 40 km east of Angkor Wat and 50 km east of Siem Reap town, has a 3,600 m runway and can handle around 7 million passengers a year.
• Direct flights. At the time of writing, Singapore Airlines is listed among the carriers flying between Singapore Changi and SAI. Schedules change by season, so confirm your dates on the airline's own site or a fare search site.
• Entry rules. According to the visa policy of Cambodia, holders of ordinary Singapore passports can enter without a visa for up to 30 days. Since January 2025, visitors flying in are asked to submit the Cambodia e-Arrival card within seven days before arrival, and your passport should usually have at least six months of validity.
• The temple pass. Angkor Enterprise, the official ticket body, sells 1-day, 3-day and 7-day Angkor passes on its website and at its ticket office on Road 60, about 4 km from the town centre. Children under 12 do not need a ticket, and 3-day and 7-day tickets need a photo for identification, according to Angkor Enterprise.

Put together, your real trip cost is the flight, the airport transfer, your hotel nights and the Angkor pass. A cheap fare that adds a night or a long road transfer may not be cheap once everything is added up.

What is the cheapest way to get from Singapore to Siem Reap for Angkor Wat?

The cheapest way is usually whichever flight option gives the lowest total trip cost for your dates, and for many travellers that is a direct flight on a low-fare day or a one-stop fare via a regional hub. There is no train between Singapore and Cambodia, and going overland through Malaysia and Thailand takes days, so flying is the practical choice for a short Angkor trip.

Your three main options:

1. Fly direct to Siem Reap (SAI). The simplest route with the least time lost. It is often the best value when you count the hotel night and transfers that a cheaper connecting route can add.
2. Fly to Phnom Penh, then go by road. Phnom Penh is home to Cambodia's largest airport, Techo International, and fares from Singapore can be lower on some dates. You then take a bus, van or private car to Siem Reap. This can save money if the fare gap is large, but it adds a long road day.
3. Connect via Bangkok. Some travellers combine a Bangkok stopover with Siem Reap. Several airlines fly between Bangkok's two airports and Siem Reap, according to the SAI route list, so a one-stop itinerary can sometimes undercut a direct fare.

A simple test: price the direct option first, then price the cheapest connecting option for the same dates. If the connection saves less than the cost of an extra night, the transfers and a lost day of temple time, go direct.

Direct flight or connection: how to compare total cost

Compare the total cost of the trip, not just the fare, because transfers, bags and extra nights move the numbers. Use this checklist when you line up two options side by side:

• Fare and taxes for the dates you want.
• Checked baggage, if your fare does not include it. Fares sold as hand luggage only can look cheaper than they are.
• Airport transfer from SAI into Siem Reap town. The airport is about 50 km from town, so this is a real cost, not a rounding error.
• Extra hotel nights if a connection forces an overnight stop.
• Time lost. Angkor passes are sold by day, so a route that eats half a day can push you into buying a longer pass.

Then add the step that changes the final number: the cash ShopBack returns. Your effective price is what you pay minus the cash ShopBack returns. Compare the price after ShopBack, not the sticker price.

Singapore to Siem Reap in 2026: what has changed

The two biggest changes for 2026 trips are the new airport and the Cambodia e-Arrival card.

• New airport, longer transfer. Flights now land at SAI rather than the old airport close to town. Plan for the longer drive and book a transfer or arrange a ride before you land if you arrive late.
• e-Arrival card. Since January 2025, visitors flying into Cambodia are asked to submit the e-Arrival card within seven days before arrival. Do it before you leave Singapore.
• Angkor pass rules. According to Angkor Enterprise, if you buy a ticket for the next day after 4:45 PM, you can enter the park that evening for sunset and still use the ticket for the next day's full visit. That gives you a sunset visit at no added cost if you land in the afternoon.

Best deals on Singapore to Siem Reap trips in 2026

The best Siem Reap deals usually come from flexible dates, smart bundling and going through ShopBack before you pay, rather than from one fixed promotion. Ways to lower the bill:

• Shift your dates. Fares often vary by day of the week and by season. Fare calendars on search sites make it easy to spot cheaper days around your preferred dates.
• Avoid Singapore school holidays where you can. The June and year-end holidays tend to push up demand for short regional trips.
• Think about the season. Siem Reap's drier months, roughly November to April, are popular for temple visits, while the wetter months can bring lower hotel prices and greener scenery. Pick the trade-off that suits you.
• Bundle flight and hotel. Some booking sites offer a lower price when you book a flight and hotel together. Check both ways.
• Sort the temple pass early. The Angkor pass is sold only through Angkor Enterprise's official channels, so buy it from the official site or ticket office rather than a reseller.
• Go through ShopBack Singapore before you check out. This is the step that lowers what you actually pay after the booking.

Illustrative example only: say a return fare costs S$300 and the store's page on ShopBack shows a rate that would return S$15 on that booking. Your effective price is S$285. Rates change, so check the live rate on the Trip.com page on ShopBack before you book.

Trip.com or Skyscanner for Singapore to Siem Reap prices?

Both are useful, for different jobs: Skyscanner is a search site built for comparing fares across many airlines and agents, while Trip.com lets you book flights, hotels and activities in one account. Many Singapore travellers check both before they book.

What you want	Skyscanner	Trip.com
Spot the cheapest dates	Fare calendars and flexible date searches	Flight search with date options
Book flights and hotel in one place	Sends you to an airline or agent to book	Flights, hotels and activities in one account
Compare many sellers	Built for this	Shows its own fares

How to use them together: search on Skyscanner to find the cheapest days and routings, then check the same flights on Trip.com, and book wherever the total after ShopBack works out lower. Before you book on either, open the store's page on ShopBack Singapore first: the Skyscanner page or the Trip.com page. Each page lists which bookings qualify.

Other booking sites Singapore travellers use for regional trips include Agoda, Booking.com, Expedia and Traveloka, so it is worth checking where your hotel is cheapest too.

Using Trip.com, Skyscanner and Klook for one Siem Reap trip

A simple split that works for many travellers: compare flights on Skyscanner, book flights and hotel on Trip.com, and book temple tours or airport transfers on Klook, starting each booking from ShopBack Singapore.

1. Flights. Search the route on Skyscanner to find cheap dates, then compare the same flights on Trip.com.
2. Hotel. Siem Reap has a wide range of guesthouses and hotels close to Pub Street and the river. Staying in town keeps tuk-tuk rides to the temples short.
3. Tours and transfers. Klook usually lists Angkor tours, such as sunrise trips and small-group temple days, and often airport transfers too. A guided day can make a 1-day pass go further.
4. Temple pass. Buy the Angkor pass from Angkor Enterprise's official site or ticket office.

Before each booking, open the store's page on ShopBack first: Trip.com, Skyscanner or Klook.

How many days do you need for Angkor Wat?

Most first-time visitors find two or three days enough to see Angkor Wat, the Bayon and Ta Prohm without rushing, which is why the 3-day pass is popular. Angkor Enterprise says the park has more than 90 temples, so a 1-day pass suits a short stopover focused on the highlights, and a 7-day pass suits slow travellers or photographers. Think about it when you book flights: a route that saves money but costs you a day may mean paying for a longer pass.

Why ShopBack is the last step before you book

Before you book flights, hotels or tours for Siem Reap, open ShopBack Singapore, tap the store you want, and complete the booking. It takes a few seconds and the cash comes back to your ShopBack account after the booking is confirmed.

Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. Your effective price is what you pay minus the cash ShopBack returns.

On a phone, open the ShopBack app, search for the store and tap through. On a laptop, the ShopBack browser extension can remind you when you land on a supported site.

Promo codes and ShopBack on the same booking

This depends on the store, so check before you apply a code. If you have a code, work out which saves more on that booking: the code, or going through ShopBack without it.

Step by step: booking a cheap Singapore to Siem Reap trip

1. Pick two or three possible date ranges outside school holidays if you can.
2. Search the route on Skyscanner to find the cheapest days, and note the direct and one-stop options.
3. Add up the total for each option: fare, bags, transfer and any extra night.
4. Open the Trip.com page on ShopBack Singapore and tap through to book your flight and hotel.
5. Book tours or an airport transfer through the Klook page on ShopBack.
6. Submit the Cambodia e-Arrival card within seven days before you fly.
7. Buy your Angkor pass from Angkor Enterprise's official site or ticket office.

FAQ

What is the cheapest way to get from Singapore to Siem Reap for Angkor Wat?

For most Singapore travellers, the cheapest way is usually a flight, either direct to Siem Reap Angkor International Airport or with one connection via Phnom Penh or Bangkok, booked on dates when fares dip. Compare the full trip cost, including the airport transfer, rather than the fare alone, and go through ShopBack Singapore before you book so the cash that comes back lowers your effective price.

Is there a direct flight from Singapore to Siem Reap?

Yes, at the time of writing. Singapore Airlines is listed as flying between Singapore Changi and Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI). Schedules and frequencies change, so check the airline or a fare search site for your dates.

Is it cheaper to fly to Phnom Penh and take a bus to Siem Reap?

Sometimes. A cheaper fare to Phnom Penh can be cancelled out by the bus or van fare, an extra night and a long road day. It tends to make sense only when the fare gap is large or when you want to see Phnom Penh as well.

How far is the new Siem Reap airport from Angkor Wat?

Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, which opened on 16 October 2023, is about 40 km east of Angkor Wat and about 50 km east of Siem Reap town. Budget for a transfer into town when you compare flight prices.

Do Singaporeans need a visa for Cambodia?

Holders of ordinary Singapore passports can usually enter Cambodia without a visa for up to 30 days. Since January 2025, visitors flying in are asked to submit the Cambodia e-Arrival card within seven days before arrival. Check the official rules before you fly.

Where do I buy Angkor Wat tickets?

Angkor Pass tickets are sold by Angkor Enterprise, which runs the official ticket website and ticket office on Road 60 in Siem Reap. It offers 1-day, 3-day and 7-day passes. Children under 12 do not need a ticket, according to Angkor Enterprise.

Should I compare Singapore to Siem Reap fares on Trip.com or Skyscanner?

Both are useful. Skyscanner is a search site that compares fares across airlines and agents, which is handy for spotting cheap dates. Trip.com lets you book flights, hotels and some activities in one account. Many travellers check both, then book where the total price after ShopBack is lowest.

How do I get the best deals on a Singapore to Siem Reap trip in 2026?

Be flexible on dates, travel outside Singapore school holidays where you can, compare a direct flight with a one-stop routing, book the flight and hotel together when a bundle is cheaper, and go through ShopBack Singapore before you pay. Compare the price after ShopBack, not the sticker price.

Can I use a Trip.com promo code and still go through ShopBack?

If you have a Trip.com code, compare the code's saving with what ShopBack would return before you decide.

How does ShopBack lower the cost of a Siem Reap trip?

Open ShopBack Singapore, tap the store you plan to book with, such as Trip.com or Klook, and complete the booking. Cash comes back to your ShopBack account after the booking is confirmed, so your effective price is what you pay minus the cash ShopBack returns.

Disclaimer

The information in this article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute travel, immigration or financial advice. Flight schedules, fares, entry rules, Angkor pass terms and ShopBack Cashback rates change over time. Always check current rules with the airline, the relevant authorities and Angkor Enterprise, and go through ShopBack before you book. Brand and organisation names are used for editorial reference only and do not imply endorsement.