Luxury Resort in Thailand to Launch Flights to Siem Reap, Cambodia

Soneva Kiri, a luxury resort located on Koh Kood in Thailand, will next month launch twice weekly flights by private plane to Siem Reap in Cambodia, home to the captivating world heritage wonders of Angkor Wat.

The service, which comprises flights to Siem Reap and back every Sunday and Wednesday with brief stops on the ground at Trat airport to clear Thai customs and immigration, will commence on 16 November 2014.

The flights are operated with Cessna Grand Caravan single-engine turboprop aircraft, and the average flight time is between 50 and 60 minutes.

Soneva Kiri's newly appointed General Manager, Graham Grant, said, "We fly much lower (10-12,000 feet) than commercial flights, so the views are dramatic. The journey carries you across an endless, infinitely detailed carpet of jungle, giving passengers a rare glimpse of the lush beauty in anticipation of the famous landmark temples like Bayon, Tha Phrom and Angkor Wat."

The cost of the flight is US$650 plus taxes for adults and children over twelve, and US$325 plus taxes for the under twelve's – with an opening offer until the 20 December 2014 of US$450 plus taxes per head.

A private charter for up to eight people is also possible.

As Cambodian law currently states that all visitors must spend at least one night in Cambodia, day return trips are not possible.

Bookings must be confirmed 30 days in advance, and the luggage restriction is 25 kg / person including hand luggage. Other terms and conditions apply.