Swap a drizzly November commute for golden palace roofs, river sunsets and a cold Angkor beer for under a dollar.
China Southern flies from London to Phnom Penh from £352 return, with one stop in Guangzhou. One cabin bag and one checked bag are included, and the cheapest dates are in November 2026.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London, United Kingdom
- To: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- Airline: China Southern
- Stops: 1 stop (Guangzhou)
- Price: £352–£382 return
- When: November - December 2026
Example dates:
11/11/2026 - 25/11/2026
18/11/2026 - 02/12/2026
The £352 fare flies from and back to Gatwick, with layovers of 7h30 and 5h30 in Guangzhou. Flights land at Techo International, Phnom Penh's new airport, about 20 km south of the city. A tuk-tuk into town costs around $7.50.
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint in London is now £6-7. In Phnom Penh, a draught Angkor beer at happy hour costs well under a dollar, and a bowl of num banh chok, rice noodles in green fish curry, is about $1.50. A tuk-tuk across town is $2-3. Cambodia runs on US dollars, so the price of a single Tube fare covers lunch.
☀️ The Weather
November marks the start of the cool, dry season. Expect highs of 31-32°C, nights around 23-24°C and little rain after the first week. The Mekong is still high after the monsoon, and the Water Festival, Cambodia's biggest party, usually falls in November.
🏨 Where to Stay
A social hostel, a calm boutique resort or a slice of 1920s history.
Onederz Phnom Penh · 8.9/10 · From £8/night A clean, sociable hostel with a rooftop pool near the riverside and the Royal Palace.
Plantation Urban Resort & Spa · 9.1/10 · From £70/night Two pools and leafy courtyards a short walk from the Royal Palace and National Museum.
Raffles Hotel Le Royal · 9.0/10 · From £180/night Phnom Penh's grande dame since 1929. A Femme Fatale cocktail at the Elephant Bar is a must.
🎯 What to Do
Phnom Penh mixes royal grandeur, hard history and a great riverside.
Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda: Golden spires and a floor covered with more than 5,000 silver tiles.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum: A former school turned prison under the Khmer Rouge. Difficult, but essential.
Sunset cruise on the Mekong: Watch the city light up from the water where the Mekong and Tonlé Sap meet.
Central Market: An art deco dome full of jewellery, fabrics and food stalls.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Phnom Penh is the gateway to the rest of Cambodia.
Siem Reap and Angkor Wat: The world's largest religious monument, about 6 hours by bus or 45 minutes by air. Search flights
Kampot and Kep: Pepper farms, river sunsets and crab markets on the south coast, about 3 hours by road.
Koh Rong: White-sand islands off Sihanoukville, about 4 hours by expressway, then a ferry.
Ho Chi Minh City: Across the border in Vietnam, about 6 hours by bus. Search flights
£352 return from London with a checked bag included. A fare like this to Cambodia does not come up often.
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