Prime Minister Hun Manet Inaugurates Techo International Airport – A New Era of Growth for Cambodia

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Techo International Airport (KTI), Cambodia’s new 4F-class international gateway with a total investment of approximately USD 2.3 billion, was officially inaugurated on the 20th October, under the presidency of Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, accompanied by Lok Chumteav Dr. PICH Chanmony Hun Manet.

The Techo International Airport project was initiated from the visionary leadership of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, former Prime Minister and current President of the Senate.

The grand inauguration of this 4F-rated international airport reaffirms the Royal Government’s strong commitment to developing major infrastructure to drive national growth and elevate Cambodia’s standing as a key tourism and business destination in Southeast Asia.

Prime Minister Hun Manet stated that KTI will serve as a powerful engine for Cambodia’s economic and tourism development. The large-scale infrastructure project officially began operations on 9 September 2025, replacing Phnom Penh International Airport (PPIA) as the Kingdom’s main aviation hub.

In his keynote address, the Prime Minister emphasized the strategic importance of the new airport in expanding Cambodia’s air connectivity to the world:

“This airport represents a remarkable achievement and a milestone in our nation’s development. It will strengthen Cambodia’s aviation network and connect our Kingdom to global tourism and trade destinations.”

He also outlined five key recommendations:

1.     The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) should work with relevant ministries to restore flight routes suspended during the COVID-19 period and establish new direct connections with major tourist cities.

2.     The Ministry of Tourism should enhance promotional strategies to highlight Cambodia’s tourism potential and encourage more direct and connecting flights.

3.     The Ministry of Interior should continue monitoring transnational threats—such as terrorism, human trafficking, and organized crime—to ensure passenger safety.

4.     SSCA and OCIC must uphold high standards of safety, hygiene, order, and distinctly Cambodian hospitality in service delivery.

5.     The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and investment taskforces should foster an attractive business environment, positioning both KTI and Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport (SAI) as symbols of Cambodia’s growth and progress.

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