Battambang Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
BBM
ICAO Code
VDBG
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Battambang Airport is a small regional airport serving Battambang province in northwestern Cambodia. Scheduled services have been limited historically and the airport is used primarily for occasional domestic flights and charter services.

The terminal is compact with basic passenger processing facilities designed for low-volume operations.

Battambang Airport
Elevation: 17 m
13.0956, 103.2240

Terminal Guide for Battambang Airport #

There is a single small terminal handling arrivals and departures with a straightforward layout: check-in desks, a small waiting area and a landside forecourt for taxis and tuk-tuks.

No inter-terminal transfer is necessary as the airport operates from a single building.

Getting to and From Battambang Airport #

The airport is a short drive from Battambang city; travel time to the city center is typically under 30 minutes by road. Main options are taxi, tuk-tuk and private car.

  • Rail/metro: None.
  • Buses/shuttles: Limited scheduled bus services; intercity buses generally use separate terminals in town.
  • Taxis/tuk-tuks: Tuk-tuks are common and the most flexible way to reach hotels; agree fares beforehand.
  • Driving: Private transfers and rental cars are available in town.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Battambang Airport #

Expect basic, limited facilities appropriate to a low-traffic regional airport.

  • Lounges: No dedicated lounges; seating in the departure area is minimal.
  • Food and drink: Few if any food outlets; buy snacks in town if required.
  • Wi‑Fi and charging: Connectivity at the terminal is limited; bring a charged device.
  • Luggage: Simple baggage handling; left-luggage services unlikely.
  • Accessibility: Basic accessibility provisions; notify your airline in advance for assistance.

Tips for Battambang Airport #

  • Flight schedules can be intermittent; confirm flights in advance as services fluctuate.
  • Tuk-tuks and motos are common ways to reach Battambang town from the airport - agree fares before boarding.
  • Bring local currency (Cambodian riel or USD) in small notes for taxis and market purchases.

Weather & Climate near Battambang Airport #

Climate

Battambang Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and hot winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 19°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1308 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 74 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryDecemberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 5 mm.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 31°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 29°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
22° 33°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 32°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
24° 35°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 35°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
25° 36°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 36°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

36°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 34°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 36°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

36°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 33°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

146 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (159 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

159 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (159 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

159 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (239 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 31°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

239 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (212 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

212 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

November

November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

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