Airport Codes
Total 1 airports of VDPP
Phnom Penh International Airport (IATA: PNH, ICAO:VDPP) is located in the the city of Phnom Penh, Kampuchea. It is the primary international airport serving Phnom Penh and its surrounding metropolitan area.
Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
ICAO: VDPP · City: Phnom Penh · Country/region in source record: Kampuchea
Phnom Penh International Airport is the principal international aviation gateway associated with Phnom Penh and serves as an important airfreight access point for Cambodia’s commercial centre and surrounding manufacturing areas. Its logistics role is primarily linked to regional passenger-belly capacity, scheduled and ad hoc cargo uplift, and onward connections through Asian gateway airports. For export cargo, the practical decision is not only the airport of origin but also the confirmed airline routing, cut-off window, customs status and availability of ground handling capacity on the selected date. Our service team can compare direct and interline options, validate the current operating status of the requested airport, and coordinate documentation, warehouse delivery and final-mile collection before booking is released.
Key Highlights
International gateway function
Suitable for Phnom Penh-origin cargo when the airline, customs channel and handling acceptance are confirmed for the specific movement.
Regional network dependence
Routing may rely on direct regional uplift or a transfer through an Asian hub; the final itinerary should be checked against the master airway bill plan.
Capacity is date-sensitive
Passenger-belly availability, aircraft changes, seasonal demand and local holidays can materially affect acceptance and connection timing.
Pre-clearance discipline
Accurate commodity descriptions, customs paperwork and shipment security details are essential before cargo is delivered to the handling facility.
Cargo Facilities & Services
Facility access and acceptance conditions must be confirmed against the active airline and ground-handler booking.
- Export cargo acceptance: Our service team arranges delivery instructions, booking references, pallet or loose-cargo presentation and the applicable airline cut-off confirmation.
- Import cargo release: Consignee details, customs status, delivery order requirements and any storage exposure should be checked before a truck is dispatched.
- Temperature-sensitive shipments: Pharmaceutical, biological, food and other controlled-temperature cargo require prior confirmation of cool-room access, acceptance limits, packaging duration and handover timing.
- Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, airline approval, packing instruction, labels, shipper’s declaration and available handling capability.
- Customs-controlled cargo: Bonded movement, inspection arrangements, temporary storage and release procedures should be coordinated with the appointed broker and the relevant customs authority.
- Special cargo: Live animals, valuables, oversized pieces, wet cargo and perishables require advance acceptance rather than standard general-cargo booking.
Routes & Transit Times
- Regional direction: Cargo is commonly planned toward Southeast Asian, East Asian and other international gateway markets, either on an available direct sector or through a connecting hub. Actual coverage depends on the date, airline and commodity.
- Interline and transfer planning: For connecting shipments, our team checks minimum connection time, terminal or warehouse transfer responsibility, through-awb capability and the risk of re-screening or document revalidation.
- Time variables: Transit performance can be affected by booking confirmation, aircraft payload, weather, customs inspection, security screening, transfer-hub congestion, weekends and public holidays.
- Service commitment: We quote a schedule indication only after the operating carrier confirms the routing. No fixed transit time or flight frequency should be assumed from the airport code alone.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary catchment: Phnom Penh and nearby industrial, commercial and distribution areas form the core origin and destination market; trucking distance and border or domestic collection conditions should be assessed shipment by shipment.
- Manufacturing cargo: Garments, footwear, travel goods, light industrial parts, electrical items and production samples may require reliable uplift, clean documentation and protection against compression or moisture.
- Time-critical cargo: Electronics, spare parts, samples and urgent replenishment shipments benefit from pre-booked capacity and a confirmed recovery plan for missed connections.
- Perishables and healthcare goods: Fresh produce, food products, medicines and temperature-sensitive materials require packaging validation, handling confirmation and a documented temperature-control handover.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: Airline booking cut-off, warehouse acceptance cut-off and truck arrival time are separate controls. Our service team confirms all three and allows additional time for screening or inspection.
- Document consistency: The commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, airway bill and permits must show consistent shipper, consignee, quantity, weight, value and commodity information.
- Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, batteries, chemicals, temperature-controlled products, live animals and foodstuffs require commodity-specific declarations and advance carrier acceptance. Classification must not be inferred from a product nickname.
- Customs and delivery: A customs query or physical examination can delay release. The importer or appointed broker should be ready with licences, permits, valuation evidence and prompt responses to authority requests.
Shipping Tips
Book before cargo is ready
Send dimensions, gross weight, package count, commodity, ready date and special handling requirements early so our team can test capacity and routing.
Use export-ready packaging
Verify stacking strength, moisture protection, internal cushioning, pallet dimensions and markings before the cargo reaches the airport warehouse.
Declare batteries and regulated items
Provide technical specifications and safety documents where relevant. Concealing lithium batteries or chemicals can result in rejection, delay or compliance exposure.
Keep a recovery option
For urgent shipments, ask our service team to price an alternative Asian gateway, road feeder connection or split shipment before the first flight is missed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Phnom Penh International Airport handle export general cargo?
General cargo may be accepted when an operating airline and its appointed ground handler confirm space, screening and warehouse delivery instructions. Our service team verifies acceptance before issuing final delivery guidance.
Can I assume that a direct flight is available?
No. The available routing depends on the shipment date, destination, carrier network, aircraft payload and cargo type. We check direct, interline and hub-transfer options against the live booking situation.
How early should dangerous goods be submitted?
Submit the product classification, safety data and proposed packing information before booking whenever possible. The airline may require a shipper’s declaration and advance approval, and acceptance is never automatic.
What should be prepared for temperature-sensitive cargo?
Provide the required temperature range, packaging duration, commodity profile, handling instructions and delivery deadline. Our team confirms cool-chain capability and handover points with the carrier before cargo is tendered.
What happens if customs selects the shipment for inspection?
Release may take longer and may require additional documents or physical access. The importer or customs broker should respond promptly; our service team coordinates status updates and transport rescheduling.
Data Sources & Provenance
The airport identifiers and naming fields on this page follow the supplied airport record: Phnom Penh International Airport, IATA PNH, ICAO VDPP, city Phnom Penh, country code KH, and the coordinates exactly as supplied in that record. Operational routing, carrier acceptance, facility capability, customs procedures, cut-off times and airport status are time-sensitive and must be confirmed for each shipment.
- Airport operator and airport-services reference: cambodia-airports.aero
- International air transport industry reference: iata.org
- International aviation standards reference: icao.int
- Cambodian customs and trade-compliance reference: customs.gov.kh
These sources support identity, regulatory and industry-level verification. They do not constitute a guarantee of a particular flight, warehouse service, transit time, storage condition, customs outcome or carrier acceptance. Our service team performs shipment-specific confirmation before execution.