Fly direct from Singapore to Phnom Penh with Emirates

It’s been awhile since I’ve visited a model new nation since my profession break, however this yr I lastly step foot into Cambodia because of Emirates who launched their inaugural flight from Singapore to Phnom Penh on 1 Might 2024 with a beautiful launch occasion, and expertise the consolation of Emirates Enterprise Class on this journey. Right here’s a bit of extra about what went down on my journey to Cambodia.

My journey to Cambodia was a part of a media familiarisation occasion by Emirates.

Why go to Cambodia?

Visiting Cambodia places me one step nearer to having visited most of Southeast Asia (there’s nonetheless Brunei and East Timor left!) and accomplished the French Indochina international locations. I’ve all the time considered Cambodia as being much like its neighbours Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar and Thailand due to its many shared non secular and cultural practices, however I’ve since realized that the Khmers have their very own wealthy heritage, and it’s fascinating seeing how issues examine throughout the borders largely due to completely different political selections over its historical past.

Phnom Penh Airplane Landing View — Flying in over Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh was surprisingly constructed up – I knew abstractly that it needs to be extra fashionable as a result of it’s the capital in any case, however I used to be truthfully fairly stunned by the sheer variety of tall buildings as we flew over the town within the afternoon. Studying extra concerning the civil warfare years – it hasn’t truly been that lengthy for the reason that nation opened up – additionally put quite a lot of issues that I’d solely examine within the information into new perspective.

Siem Reap Angkor Wat Sunrise Window Me — Angkor Wat after dawn

We additionally made a visit up north to Siem Reap to see the well-known temples of UNESCO world heritage website Angkor Wat and Ta Promh, higher often called the ‘Angelina Jolie Tomb Raider spot’. The climate was completely sweltering averaging within the excessive 30ºC vary however all the time feeling round 40ºC+, however general it was a terrific journey and I’d love to return once more alone when it’s a tad cooler.

Emirates Flight Route: Singapore to Phnom Penh

Emirates has one flight every day between Singapore and Phnom Penh.

The night flight from Singapore to Phnom Penh will get you into Phnom Penh in time for checking into your lodge and dinner, prepared to start out your following day contemporary.

The return flight from Phnom Penh to Singapore allows you to maximise your day in Phnom Penh. A be aware that the PNH airport does NOT have saved baggage services so be sure to rearrange for a late try or rent a driver who can handle your luggage when you soak up some final minute sights.

This SIN-PHN Emirates flight is timed to offer handy hyperlinks between Dubai in addition to key European and American Emirates flights.

Flight timings for EK348 (every day)

Singapore to Phnom Penh

DXB > SIN: 0130 – 1305
SIN > PNH: 1535 – 1635

Flight timings for EK349 (every day)

Phnom Penh to Singapore

PNH > SIN: 2050 – 2350
SIN > DXB: 0140 – 0455

Emirates Plane Taxi Changi Airport — EK348 arriving in Singapore’s Changi Airport from Dubai

EK348 Inaugural Flight SIN-PHN on 1 Might 2024

It was a labour day public vacation for many of Singapore, however not for Emirates and us who gathered on the Emirates Lounge in Terminal 1 to rejoice the launch of this primary flight from Singapore to Phnom Penh! Speeches have been made, a cake was minimize and we obtained to chill out within the lounge with some lunch pre-boarding.

You possibly can see a few of my Instagram Tales of this occasion and the Emirates enterprise class on my IG Story Highlights

Emirates SIN-PHN Launch Group — VIPs commemorating the inaugural flight with a photograph

Emirates Lounge Seats — Quieter nook of the Emirates lounge

Emirates Lounge Plate Food — Indulging in some lunch

Emirates EK348/EK349 Enterprise Class assessment (B777)

The flight from Singapore to Phnom Penh takes lower than 2 hours which makes it a terrific possibility for a fast getaway for Singaporeans who don’t wish to do the same old run to Bangkok. Our media group was additionally handled to enterprise class seats and many legroom!

Emirates Biz Seat Side — I used to be within the window seat after all, and that partition is sweet for some privateness

Emirates Biz Seat Me Reclining — Sure what a candid shot of me having fun with my seat

Emirates Biz Seat Me Lay Flat — You might lie flat too! Actually wished the flight was a bit of longer to benefit from the perks of having the ability to lay down

Emirates Biz Seat POV Legroom — POV exhibiting you the legroom and display screen – there’s a pill on the suitable so that you don’t need to attempt to stretch ahead to the touch the display screen

Emirates Biz Meal Chicken — Regardless of such a brief flight, they nonetheless managed to squeeze in ‘Dinner’ on the way in which up and again. Enterprise class means correct tableware and contemporary bread!

Emirates SIN-PHN Launch Polaroid — One thing particular on this flight was the stewardess coming round with a polaroid digicam to seize photographs of all of the passengers as a commemorative memento

Inaugural flights are often met with twin water jets spraying down the aircraft as they taxi to the gate, however they skipped this in Phnom Penn in deference to the truth that there was a little bit of a heatwave and drought taking place (we have been on the tail finish of the recent dry season), however as an alternative we have been greeted with a standard music and dance performances and VIPs placing the long-lasting checkered Cambodian scarf or Krama round our necks as we deplaned.

Emirates SIN-PHN Welcome Plane — Welcome to Phnom Penh, Emirates!

Thanks once more to Emirates for this nice quick journey to Cambodia! Keep tuned for extra weblog posts overlaying the highlights we noticed in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.

If you’re seeking to go to someplace a bit of extra low key than Thailand and Vietnam, possibly give Cambodia a shot – issues have been stalled within the 70s-90s in the course of the civil warfare occasions they usually’re nonetheless increase their tourism infrastructure nowadays however it’s additionally nonetheless very reasonably priced. As with all growing spots, this may change fairly shortly within the coming years because it turns into extra touristy (China has put in various funding – the swanky Siem Reap airport opened in late 2023 is only one small instance) – I actually do hope to seek out the time to return alone and see much less well-known spots in Cambodia in future.