Sihanoukville Provincial Television, September 17: Cambodian media reported that Turkish Airlines had announced plans to launch a direct Istanbul–Phnom Penh service on December 12, 2025, creating a new link between Cambodia, Europe and global markets.
On the afternoon of September 16, Türkiye’s Ambassador to Cambodia, Ülkü Kocaefe, accompanied by a Turkish Airlines delegation led by Vice President Ümit Develi, met Cambodian Tourism Minister Huot Hak to present the launch plan. The delegation said the service would operate through Techo International Airport and connect with the airline’s network of more than 350 destinations in over 130 countries.
Huot Hak welcomed the project, saying it would increase Cambodia’s appeal to tourists and strengthen its connections with the world. He described it as another major development in transport and tourism following the opening of the modern Techo International Airport.
Industry observers said the Istanbul–Phnom Penh service could significantly boost international arrivals, encourage investment cooperation and accelerate Cambodia’s integration into the global aviation network.
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