Press Release

To mark the soft-opening of the full refurbished passenger terminal, a ceremony was held today at Sihanouk International Airport. Attending the event were the Secretary of State in charge of Civil Aviation, the Under-Secretary of State in charge of Tourism, the Governor of Preah Sihanouk Province, along with Mr Nicolas Notebaert, CEO of VINCI Concessions and President of VINCI Airports, the mother company of Cambodia Airports, the developer and operator of the Kingdom’s 3 international airports.

The extension and renovation of the terminal are part of an ambitious development program scheduled to be rolled-out in anticipation of traffic build-up in the coming 5 years. In 2017, as a result of Sihanoukville becoming an increasingly popular sea destination, the airport reported a sharp growth of 115%, welcoming 338,000 passengers.

The main works involved the increase of the building surface by 80% (now totaling 4,800 square meters), its total revamp (in particular at the check-in area, boarding lounge, and baggage claim zone), and the installation of new equipment including the Baggage Handling System (BHS).

In addition to the enhanced overall comfort deriving from the facilities enlargement, passengers will take advantage of the openings of new food & beverages outlets operated by local and international brands such as The Monkey Republic, Blue Flight and Plaza Premium Lounge.

Another major project will soon be launched and aims at extending by 800 meters the airport’s runway to reach 3.3 kilometers. Once completed, the airport will accommodate on a regular basis bigger aircraft and flights from farther markets, especially off the Asian region.

Praising the cooperation with Cambodian authorities, Nicolas Notebaert says: "Today’s ceremony marking the commissioning of Sihanouk International Airport’s new terminal reflects the successful partnership between The Royal Government of Cambodia and VINCI Airports/Cambodia Airports. Thanks to this fruitful and trustful teamwork, we are actually taking a new step in our journey to develop Sihanoukville airport so that it contributes to unlocking the economic, touristic and social growth potential of the Kingdom’s entire seaside."

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About Cambodia Airports:

Under a public-private partnership signed with the Royal Government of Cambodia in 1995, Cambodia Airports holds the concession for the development and management of Cambodia’s network of international airports serving the capital city of Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Angkor Archaeological Complex, and the port city and beach resort of Sihanoukville.

The shareholders of Cambodia Airports are France’s VINCI Airports (70%) and Muhibbah Masteron Cambodia (30%), a Malaysian-Cambodian joint venture.

In 2017, the number of passengers going through Cambodia’s international airports totaled 8.8 million, 4.2 million each for Phnom Penh and Siem Reap international airports. From a low base but experiencing triple-digit growth, Sihanoukville International Airport handled 338,000 passengers. All 3 platforms serve 55+ destinations and welcome 700 regular flights per week.

Key drivers for Cambodia’s economy, the international airports contributed in 2014-2015 to 17% of the country’s total GDP and. More than 1.7 million jobs, representing 20% of the working population, were related to their activities.

Website: www.cambodia-airports.com

About VINCI Airports:

VINCI Airports, a top 5 global player in the international airport sector, manages the development and operations of 36 airports located in France, Portugal (including the hub of Lisbon), Cambodia, Japan, Dominican Republic, Chile and Brazil. Served by more than 250 airlines, VINCI Airports’ network handled 157 million passengers in 2017.

Through its expertise as a comprehensive integrator and the professionalism of its 12,000 employees, VINCI Airports develops, finances, builds and operates airports, leveraging its investment capability, international network and know-how to optimize the management and performance of existing airport infrastructure, facility extensions and new-build construction projects. In 2017, its consolidated revenue amounted to €1.4 bn.

More comprehensive information is available on www.vinci-airports.com