Phnom Penh: Dr. Sin Chansereyutha, Secretary of State for Civil Aviation, said that in the first half of 2026, Techo International Airport (TIA) received approximately 2.4 million passengers.
On the one-year anniversary of the launch of Techo International Airport and its major achievements, Dr. Sin Chansereyutha said that the growth of operations and the aviation ecosystem, as of the first and second quarters of 2026, Techo International Airport received approximately 2.4 million passengers.
He said that at the same time, the aviation ecosystem at Techo International Airport also continued to expand aircraft maintenance services through TIA Engineering Services, along with ground services, cargo transportation, security and security.
He added that in the past six months, Cambodia Airways has also imported a new ATR72-600 aircraft at Techo International Airport to support the expansion of its flight network and connectivity between Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville.
Mr. Sin Chansereyvutha stated that Techo International Airport is also ranked 5th in the world and TIA has also been selected as one of the World’s Most Beautiful Airports 2026, which is a recognition of the quality, passenger experience, architecture and the integration of Khmer cultural identity.
The spokesperson emphasized that the major achievement in the first year is not only the opening of a new airport, but also the successful creation of a safe, modern and internationally recognized air gateway for the Kingdom of Cambodia. The next step is to fully utilize this capacity to connect Cambodia to more cities, markets, tourists, investors, and economic opportunities.
Since its commencement of operations on September 9, 2025, Techo International Airport has served as Cambodia’s major international air gateway, achieving a smooth operational transition, expanded international connectivity, enhanced operational capabilities, and international recognition. Techo International Airport was officially inaugurated on October 20, 2025.
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