Cambodia Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA)
- Website: https://www.civilaviation.gov.kh
- Contact: Tel: +855-23-890198; Fax: +855-23-890102; Email: [email protected]
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Prior permission required for private flights. Standard 48-hour lead time applies for private non-commercial operations. Slot approval still required at all three airports even for private flights.
Prior permission required. Apply at least 15 working days before the flight for non-scheduled commercial operations. Slot restrictions at all international airports. Weekend closures at SSCA mean effective lead time is longer than stated. Engage local handler for slot coordination.
Governed by bilateral air service agreements. Seasonal block permits available for scheduled airlines.
Overflight Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA)
- Lead Time: 48 hours minimum prior to scheduled departure
- Validity: 72 hours from initial requested schedule
- Fees: No CAA processing fees; route navigation facility charges apply
AFTN must be included in flight plan. Item 18 of flight plan must include approved overflight permission number. SSCA working hours 0100Z to 1000Z (Mon-Fri). No CAA processing fees. Permits unlikely to be processed on weekends as SSCA is closed. Build weekend closures into your timeline.
Apply to SSCA Air Transport Department with full flight details including name/address/nationality of owner, aircraft type/registration/call sign, pilot and crew names, purpose of flight, complete route, passenger names/nationalities, cargo type/amount.
Landing Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA)
- Lead Time: 15 working days for non-scheduled commercial flights; 48 hours minimum for other operations
- Validity: 72 hours from initial requested schedule
- Fees: No CAA processing fees; landing and parking charges apply at airport level
All three international airports are slot restricted: Phnom Penh (VDPP), Siem Reap (VDSR), and Sihanoukville (VDSV). Slot approval is mandatory before landing permit can be issued. SSCA closed on weekends, so permits and slots not processed Sat/Sun. Lead times have been tightened for business aviation. Operators should engage local handler early to secure slots.
Non-scheduled commercial flights must apply to SSCA at least 15 working days prior. Submit complete flight details and aircraft documentation. Slot requests must be coordinated separately with airport authorities.
Cabotage
Not permitted for foreign operators
General Remarks
Cambodia has been tightening landing permit lead times for business aviation. All three international airports (VDPP, VDSR, VDSV) are slot controlled. SSCA closed on weekends, no permit processing Sat/Sun. Operators should plan timelines carefully and engage local ground handlers early for slot coordination. Phnom Penh (VDPP) is the primary bizav airport. Siem Reap (VDSR) popular for tourism/Angkor Wat visits.