Cheap flights to Cambodia

Cambodia is fast emerging as a popular destination for intrepid travellers in Southeast Asia. As its neighbour, Thailand, becomes more developed, Cambodia offers a less-explored tranquillity, with many of the same attractions: pristine beaches, lush jungle, waterfalls and rivers and an overriding friendliness and calm. The main draw in Cambodia remains the stunning ruins at Angkor where more than 100 temples from the Khmer empire sit among forests and farmland. Of these, the most popular is Angkor Wat and many tourists book flights to Cambodia to visit this site alone.

While the country’s ancient past is spectacular, its more recent past is less appealing. The rule of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge between 1976 and 1979 was a devastating time for the Cambodia and one from which it is still trying to recover. During this short time nearly two million people were killed and the country’s infrastructure all but devastated. Most tourists pay a visit to the Killing Fields as a mark of respect to those lost and the country’s struggle to get back to prosperity.

It is a struggle that has already shown huge results, and none more so than in its booming tourist industry. Travellers arriving from Cambodia flights have a huge choice of activities to enjoy. The beaches on the Gulf of Thailand are as beautiful as any to be found in Thailand itself (and far less crowded). The towns of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh are lively, throbbing, sophisticated cities where modern day life is vibrant and cheerful, taking place among stunning ancient monuments.

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Cambodia climate

Cambodia is extremely hot all the time. Make sure you pack light clothing and lots of sunscreen. The wet season occurs from May to October. The dry season lasts from October to April and can be the best time to visit, especially in December and January. When April approaches, the temperatures start to rise to a scorching heat.

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When to fly to Cambodia

Peak Season:

November to January, in the dry season, is the time when most tourists arrive in the country.

Shoulder Season:

From February through to April is still the dry season, so you don’t run any risk of rain, however, the temperatures can become very high. If you don’t mind the heat – and quite a bit of dust – visit during these months.

Off Season:

The rainy season is May to October and transport can be difficult because of flooding, not to mention that you’ll get wet. Parts of the country are still good to visit – Angkor Wat is green and verdant – and there is no dust.

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Getting around Cambodia

Domestic flights are available and are the quickest way of covering distances. There are two train lines, and services are available though slow. Bus is the cheapest and easiest way of covering short to medium distances. Roads are bad, however, and bus drivers hasty. Perhaps the most pleasant way to travel is by boat, taking advantage of the many waterways throughout the country.

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