Cambodia welcomes next-gen airport system

Techo International hub centrepiece of aviation strategy

With nearly two in every three travellers expecting faster airport processing and greater control over their journey, Cambodia has answered the call with Techo International Airport (KTI).

The landmark project, which has been spurred on by the growth in air travel in Southeast Asia and insights from SITA’s latest Travelers’ Voice, Passenger IT report, is partnership between Cambodia Airport Investment Co. Ltd. (CAIC) - a subsidiary of Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation – and the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA).

Techo International Airport, which replaces the former Phnom Penh International Airport,  represents the centrepiece of Cambodia’s aviation strategy to attract international visitors and boost trade. 

The three-runway airport can handle 13 million passengers annually in Phase 1, with capacity expected to increase to 30 million in Phase 2 and 50 million in Phase 3.

For the first time in Cambodia, travellers can enjoy a fully digital airport experience from check-in to boarding. 

With SITA’s self-service kiosks, automated bag drops, and biometric eGates, passengers can move through the airport with greater speed and ease. SITA Bag Manager tracks every bag in real time, reducing mishandling and giving travelers peace of mind through full baggage visibility. 

Behind the scenes, SITA’s Airport Management System and Airport Vision keep operations running smoothly by giving airport teams real-time insights they can act on. 

These intelligent platforms help streamline workflows, anticipate disruptions, and enable faster, data-driven decisions to keep flights on schedule and passengers informed. 

Together, these technologies create a smarter, more connected airport ecosystem — one where efficiency, accuracy, and passenger satisfaction come together seamlessly.

“Southeast Asia’s aviation market is growing at record pace, but that growth brings complexity,” said Sumesh Patel, president, Asia Pacific of SITA.

“Techo International Airport shows how technology can turn that challenge into opportunity. 

By adopting scalable, data-driven systems from day one, CAIC has created an airport that can grow sustainably and be resilient in the face of disruption while delivering a world-class experience for every traveller.”

As one of the region’s newest greenfield airports, Techo International Airport stands as a model for the next generation of smart, scalable, and sustainable aviation infrastructure in Southeast Asia — ready to meet tomorrow’s travellers today.