Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei
Overview
How do you get from Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei? The three options are an airport taxi, public transport and a private transfer, and for most travellers the private transfer wins on price, comfort and time. Haqqi Tours' Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei transfer gives you a driver at the arrivals exit, a clean vehicle with room for your luggage, and a fixed cost confirmed on WhatsApp in advance. , depending on traffic. Banteay Srei lies about 25 km north-east of the main Angkor temples and roughly 65 km from Siem Reap Airport.
Highlights
- Private Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei transfer - your own vehicle, no sharing, no stops
- Fixed transfer price agreed on WhatsApp before you fly - no taxi meter, no surprises
- Door-to-door from Siem Reap Airport to your hotel in Banteay Srei
- Arrive rested for Pink sandstone carvings and Small temple dedicated to Shiva
- Flight tracked: the driver waits for you if your flight is delayed
- Meet and greet at arrivals with a name board, or at the airport's set meeting point
- Sedan, Minivan, Sprinter - Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller vans, all with air conditioning
- A WhatsApp desk in Arabic and English that answers day and night - tell us the driver language you prefer
- Child seats and extra luggage space on request
Full Description
Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei transfer: the easiest way to get there
Getting from Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei should be the easy part of the journey. With a private transfer it is: you tell us your flight number and your hotel, we confirm the price of the Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei transfer on WhatsApp, and on the day a driver meets you at the arrivals hall and takes you straight to the door. No taxi rank, no ticket machines, no changing between buses with suitcases.
This page covers everything travellers ask about the Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei route: how far it is and how long it takes, whether an airport taxi, public transport or a private transfer is the better choice, what Banteay Srei is like, what to see there and where to stay, where you meet your driver at Siem Reap Airport, which vehicles we use and how the booking works.
Arriving at Siem Reap Airport (SAI)
Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) opened in 2023 in Soutr Nikom district, about 50 km east of Siem Reap town and roughly 40 km east of Angkor Wat in a straight line; Phnom Penh is about 310 km to the south-east.
A little knowledge of Siem Reap Airport makes the arrival calmer. Note which terminal or hall your flight uses, keep your phone charged for the WhatsApp thread, and expect the driver to be exactly where the confirmation said - by the arrivals exit with a name board, or at the airport's designated meeting point. From there it is a short walk to the car and the Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei drive begins.
Searches for "SAI to Banteay Srei" or "SAI airport transfer" land here for a reason: SAI is the airport code for Siem Reap Airport, and this is the private-car service that connects it with Banteay Srei.
Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei at a glance
Service: private transfer, your own vehicle from Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei, door to door. Vehicles: Sedan (1–3 passengers), Minivan (1–7 passengers) and Sprinter (8–13 passengers) - Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, air-conditioned, with room for luggage. Price: fixed for the whole vehicle and agreed on WhatsApp before you travel, tolls and waiting included, nothing to pay the driver on the day. Meeting: at Siem Reap Airport, at the point named in your confirmation, with flight tracking so a delay moves the pickup. Booking: the form on this page or a WhatsApp message; confirmation in writing within minutes, in Arabic or English.
Taxi or private transfer from Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei?
The airport taxi fare from Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei is unpredictable: meters, night tariffs, tolls and traffic all move it, and you only learn the total at the door. A pre-booked Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei transfer is the opposite - one fixed cost for the vehicle, however long the drive takes, with the price agreed before your trip.
For one traveller with a small bag, a taxi or public transport can be a fair choice. For two or more people, a family with children, or anyone with real luggage, a private transfer is normally the cheapest way to get from Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei per person - and by far the easiest. Public transport to Banteay Srei involves changes, tickets and stairs; a private car goes to the hotel door.
There is also the question of trust. Our drivers know the hotels of Banteay Srei, work on a fixed price, and never take a detour or add a "special fare" at the end. Your booking is confirmed by a real person on a WhatsApp desk that works in Arabic and English, and that same desk is reachable throughout your trip.
Public transport from Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei: is there a bus, train or metro?
Public transport from Siem Reap Airport runs mainly into Siem Reap itself: the new airport is about 50 km from town and there is no train or metro; airport minibuses, taxis and ride-hailing cars run to the centre, but they add up on the long drive, so a private car is simpler for a family, a late arrival, a temple-side resort or a long onward drive to Phnom Penh or Battambang. Reaching Banteay Srei from there means a further connection with your luggage, which is where a door-to-door car saves the most time and effort.
Many of our guests have tried the public route into Banteay Srei once and booked the car ever after. The difference is not only speed but effort: no ticket machines in a foreign language, no stairs with suitcases, no working out the last mile to the hotel. A private Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei transfer starts at the arrivals door and ends at the reception desk, and the fixed price covers the whole vehicle.
About Banteay Srei
Banteay Srei lies about 25 km north-east of the main Angkor temples and roughly 65 km from Siem Reap Airport. Banteay Srei is a small tenth-century temple dedicated to Shiva, famous for walls of pink-red sandstone carved in astonishing detail. Lintels, pediments and narrow doorways are covered in flowing foliage and scenes from Hindu legends, and the compact size makes the carving easy to admire up close. The temple stands in quiet farmland away from the crowds of the main park, so early morning is the calmest time. Many visitors combine it with the nearby Cambodia Landmine Museum and with Kbal Spean, the riverbed of carved lingas in the forest.
Things to do in Banteay Srei
What to see in Banteay Srei: Pink sandstone carvings, Small temple dedicated to Shiva, Cambodia Landmine Museum nearby and Kbal Spean forest walk. Ask the driver which to do first on the drive from Siem Reap Airport - they know the area, and the desk arranges transport for any of them later in your stay.
Siem Reap itself is within reach for a day: Kampong Phluk on the Tonle Sap, Beng Mealea and The Old Market (Psar Chas) - the same WhatsApp desk arranges the car there and back.
Where to stay in Banteay Srei
Where you stay in Banteay Srei makes no difference to the price of the transfer, which is fixed for the whole vehicle. The places most travellers choose: Siem Reap town centre, Temple-side resorts near Angkor and Small guesthouses in the countryside - and any other address is fine too.
An Angkor pass is needed here too; go early for cooler air and fewer tour groups, and ask the driver to wait while you walk the site.
Meeting your driver at Siem Reap Airport
Your confirmation message on WhatsApp includes the meeting arrangement for Siem Reap Airport - it varies by airport, between an indoor meeting point, a specific exit and a driver with a sign at the arrivals door - along with your driver's name and number. Flights are tracked, so a late landing simply moves the pickup; nobody leaves, and the price does not change.
Waiting time after landing is included, and if you are delayed at baggage or passport control a quick WhatsApp message keeps everyone informed. On the way back, the driver collects you from the hotel at an agreed time with enough margin for your flight from Siem Reap Airport.
Our vehicles for the Banteay Srei transfer
For this route we offer Sedan (1–3 passengers), Minivan (1–7 passengers) and Sprinter (8–13 passengers). The vans are Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, all recent, air-conditioned and cleaned between journeys, with proper luggage space rather than a crowded boot. Choose the vehicle by how many of you are travelling and how much luggage you bring; the desk will tell you if a larger vehicle would be more comfortable.
Families get child seats on request, and groups with a lot of luggage are matched to a vehicle with room to spare. Tell us on WhatsApp what you are bringing and we take care of the rest.
Every vehicle is checked and cleaned between journeys, and the drivers know the hotels of Banteay Srei and their side streets, so you are delivered to the right gate, not just the main road.
Who books the Banteay Srei transfer
Who uses a private transfer from Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei? Couples who would rather not start a holiday in a taxi queue; families who need child seats and space for a pushchair; groups of six to thirteen who want to arrive together in one vehicle; business travellers with a meeting the same day; and travellers landing at night, when public transport is thin and a fixed price is worth more than ever. Every one of them books the same way - a WhatsApp message - and gets the same written confirmation.
The transfer is the first thing most guests book with us and rarely the last; day trips from Banteay Srei and the ride back to Siem Reap Airport are arranged in the same conversation.
How to book your Banteay Srei transfer
To book the Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei transfer, send us your flight details, your date, how many are travelling and where you are staying in Banteay Srei - through the form here or straight on WhatsApp. We confirm the fixed price and the meeting arrangement in writing within minutes, and the same chat stays open for any change of plan before or during your trip.
Changes and cancellations are handled through the same WhatsApp conversation. Because the terms depend on conditions such as how close to the pickup time the request is made, our team will explain exactly what applies to your booking when you ask - always before any payment, never as a surprise afterwards.
Good to know before you land at Siem Reap Airport
Allow about an hour from the airport and send your flight number and hotel name so the driver waits in arrivals; buy the Angkor pass at the ticket centre, cover shoulders and knees at the temples, and ask your hotel to write the address in Khmer for any tuk-tuk ride.
Keep your phone charged and roaming or Wi-Fi on for the WhatsApp thread; the driver's number is in your confirmation and a message on landing at Siem Reap Airport is the quickest way to say you are through.
Tell us in advance about anything that affects the vehicle - child seats and ages, a wheelchair, skis, golf bags, a pushchair, extra suitcases - so the right car or van is sent to Siem Reap Airport.
Banteay Srei to Siem Reap Airport: the return transfer
Most guests book the return at the same time: a Banteay Srei to Siem Reap Airport transfer from the hotel door, timed to your departure, with the same fixed-price approach. If your plans change during the trip, message the desk and the pickup time is adjusted.
The Banteay Srei to Siem Reap Airport leg is the same fixed price, and the driver drops the bags at the right departures entrance so you are not hunting for the terminal yourself.
Why travellers choose Haqqi Tours for Banteay Srei transfers
We run airport transfers in dozens of cities, and the Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei route follows the same simple promise as every other: one fixed price for the whole vehicle, agreed in writing; a driver who tracks your flight and meets you at arrivals; a vehicle matched to your group and your luggage; and a desk that answers. It is the way we would want to arrive ourselves.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Where do I meet my driver at Siem Reap Airport?
Your WhatsApp confirmation tells you. Airports differ - Siem Reap Airport may use an indoor meeting point, a set exit or a name board just past customs - so rather than a general rule we send the exact spot for your flight, with the driver's name and number. Walk out, look where the message says, and your driver is there.
How far is Banteay Srei from Siem Reap Airport, and how long does the transfer take?
It is a direct drive. Traffic at rush hour or on holiday weekends can add a little; the price of your Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei transfer is fixed in advance, so a slower drive never costs more.
What is Banteay Srei like?
Banteay Srei lies about 25 km north-east of the main Angkor temples and roughly 65 km from Siem Reap Airport. Banteay Srei is a small tenth-century temple dedicated to Shiva, famous for walls of pink-red sandstone carved in astonishing detail. Lintels, pediments and narrow doorways are covered in flowing foliage and scenes from Hindu legends, and the compact size makes the carving easy to admire up close. The temple stands in quiet farmland away from the crowds of the main park, so early morning is the calmest time. Many visitors combine it with the nearby Cambodia Landmine Museum and with Kbal Spean, the riverbed of carved lingas in the forest.
Where do visitors stay in Banteay Srei?
The usual choices: Siem Reap town centre, Temple-side resorts near Angkor and Small guesthouses in the countryside. Our transfer goes to any hotel or address there at the same fixed price for the vehicle - just send the hotel name on WhatsApp.
What is there to do in Banteay Srei?
The highlights are Pink sandstone carvings, Small temple dedicated to Shiva, Cambodia Landmine Museum nearby and Kbal Spean forest walk. The WhatsApp desk can arrange a car for a day out once you have settled in.
Anything I should know about arriving in Banteay Srei?
An Angkor pass is needed here too; go early for cooler air and fewer tour groups, and ask the driver to wait while you walk the site.
Is a private transfer cheaper than an airport taxi from Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei?
Per person, yes for most groups: the transfer is priced for the vehicle, so a couple pays about what a taxi would and a family pays less, with no meter, no night tariff and no surprise at the door. The booking form on this page shows the fixed price for your vehicle; a taxi from Siem Reap Airport can only give you an estimate.
What is the best way to get from Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei?
With luggage, a family or after a long flight, a pre-booked private transfer is the easiest and most comfortable way: door to door, no queue, no changes. Public transport can work for a solo traveller with a small bag, but it means tickets, transfers and stairs; an airport taxi means the meter. A private car takes you straight to your hotel in Banteay Srei.
Is there a bus, train or metro from Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei?
The new airport is about 50 km from town and there is no train or metro; airport minibuses, taxis and ride-hailing cars run to the centre, but they add up on the long drive, so a private car is simpler for a family, a late arrival, a temple-side resort or a long onward drive to Phnom Penh or Battambang. For most visitors the private transfer is simpler: it starts at the arrivals door and ends at the hotel, and the fixed price covers the whole vehicle.
What happens if my flight to Siem Reap Airport is delayed?
Nothing you need to do. Every Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei transfer is flight-tracked, so your driver's pickup time moves with your real landing time. If you are held up at baggage or passport control, a quick message on WhatsApp keeps the driver informed. Waiting time is included.
Do you meet late-night and early-morning flights?
Yes. The Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei transfer runs around the clock, and our WhatsApp desk is answered day and night. Tell us the flight number and we plan the pickup for the real arrival time, whatever the hour.
Which vehicle will I get for the Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei transfer?
You choose when you book: Sedan (1–3 passengers), Minivan (1–7 passengers) and Sprinter (8–13 passengers). The vans are Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, air-conditioned and with proper luggage space. If you are unsure, tell us how many passengers and bags you have and we recommend the right one.
Is the transfer private, or shared with other passengers?
Yours alone. No other passengers, no pickup of strangers on the way, no waiting for a shuttle to fill - the Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei transfer is one vehicle for your group at one fixed price.
Can you provide child seats?
Yes - say the ages of the children when you book and the driver brings the right child seats or boosters at no extra charge. Please mention it in the WhatsApp conversation so the correct vehicle is sent.
Are tolls, parking and waiting time included in the price?
Yes. The fixed price for the Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei transfer covers the vehicle, the driver, fuel, road tolls, airport parking and the normal waiting time after your flight lands. There is nothing to pay the driver on the day unless you have added something to the booking.
Can we stop on the way from Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei?
Usually, yes - a short stop for a shop, a sim card or a photo is no problem if you mention it when booking, and a longer stop or a sightseeing detour is quoted as part of the same transfer. Tell the desk what you have in mind and they confirm it in writing.
How far in advance should I book the Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei transfer?
As soon as you have your flight - it takes a minute on WhatsApp and secures the vehicle you want. Same-day and next-day bookings are often possible too; message the desk with the flight number and they will tell you at once whether a car is available.
How do I book the Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei transfer?
On WhatsApp or through the booking form here. Give the flight number, the date, the number of passengers and bags, and where you are staying in Banteay Srei; the desk replies with a confirmation you can keep, and the same chat handles anything that changes later.
Can I change or cancel my booking?
Yes, through the same WhatsApp conversation. The terms depend on conditions such as how close to the pickup time the change is requested, so our team explains exactly what applies to your booking when you ask - always before any payment.
Which language does the driver speak?
It depends on the country, the city and the time of your transfer, so we do not promise a particular language for the driver on the Siem Reap Airport to Banteay Srei route. Tell us on WhatsApp which language you would prefer and we do our best to match it. The WhatsApp desk that confirms your booking and stays with you during the trip always works in Arabic and English, at any hour.
Can I book the return trip from Banteay Srei to Siem Reap Airport as well?
Yes - the Banteay Srei to Siem Reap Airport transfer is booked the same way, in the same WhatsApp conversation, and the driver collects you from the hotel door at the agreed time. If the return flight changes during your stay, one message moves the pickup.
