Cambodia Angkor Air, the national flag carrier of Cambodia, announced on Tuesday the launch of the first-ever direct flight services between Cambodia and India, commencing on June 16.
These flights will operate four times a week - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, connecting Phnom Penh and New Delhi.
Eng Molina, the Chief Commercial Officer of Cambodia Angkor Airline, said that the pricing per person for a round trip from New Delhi to Phnom Penh is approximately Rs 23,000, inclusive of taxes.
Koy Kuong, the Ambassador of the Royal Embassy of Cambodia to India, expressed optimism about the potential doubling of tourist flow between the two nations annually.
He cited the direct flight connectivity and the increasing demand for medical tourism in India as key factors contributing to this expected growth.
Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Cambodia typically welcomed around 75,000 visitors from India each year.
However, according to 2021 figures shared by the Ambassador with PTI, this number has declined to approximately 45,000 per year.
The Ambassador highlighted the attractiveness of India for medical tourism due to lower treatment costs compared to neighboring countries.
He anticipates an increase in Cambodian individuals seeking medical care in India as a result.
Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/visit/cambodia-to-begin-direct-flights-to-india-from-june-16/articleshow/110116124.cms
