Siem Reap Airport Lounges
Siem Reap International Airport(Angkor Int'l) · Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap International Airport (REP) is the gateway to Cambodia's Angkor temples, and it keeps a small but useful pair of lounges. The Plaza Premium Lounge near Gate 1 admits SkyTeam passengers, while the Royal Angkor Airport Lounge on the second floor of the International Terminal serves Star Alliance travellers. Both are airline and alliance lounges rather than walk-in spaces.
Content updated June 25, 2026
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This guide is compiled from airline, alliance and lounge-operator sources plus published access rules from Priority Pass and DragonPass — we haven't independently visited every Siem Reap International Airport(Angkor Int'l) lounge yet. Nothing here is a paid placement, and the guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies. Read more about how we verify lounge data.
Last updated June 25, 2026
Where we'd actually go.
Plaza Premium Lounge
The Plaza Premium Lounge near Gate 1 is the most complete lounge at Siem Reap, pairing SkyTeam access with a business centre, snacks, soft drinks and flight monitors. With long opening hours from early morning to past midnight, it's the default choice for most eligible departures from REP.
Plaza Premium Lounge
If you're flying a SkyTeam carrier or hold SkyTeam Elite Plus status, the Plaza Premium Lounge is your route in at Siem Reap. It sits near Gate 1 with appetizers, soft drinks, newspapers and internet terminals, and stays open across the airport's early and late departure banks.
Royal Angkor Airport Lounge
The Royal Angkor Airport Lounge on the International Terminal's second floor is the Star Alliance option at REP, serving snacks, hot and cold beverages and alcoholic drinks in a quiet TV-equipped space. The pick for Star Alliance passengers and eligible status holders.
Every lounge, compared.
Plaza Premium Lounge at Siem Reap International Airport sits near Gate 1 and is the SkyTeam-aligned lounge at REP. It pairs a business centre and internet terminals with appetizers, soft…
Royal Angkor Airport Lounge sits on the second floor of the International Terminal at Siem Reap International Airport and is the Star Alliance-aligned lounge at REP. It offers snacks, hot…
Siem Reap International Airport(Angkor Int'l) lounges by terminal.
Main Terminal
Siem Reap International runs from a single passenger terminal, and both of its lounges are reached after check-in and security. The Plaza Premium Lounge sits near Gate 1 and is the SkyTeam option, while the Royal Angkor Airport Lounge is on the second floor of the International Terminal and serves Star Alliance passengers. Both are alliance-aligned lounges rather than pay-in walk-in spaces.
- —Two lounges, both airline- and alliance-aligned rather than walk-in
- —Plaza Premium near Gate 1 covers SkyTeam passengers and status holders
- —Royal Angkor on the second floor covers Star Alliance passengers
- —Plaza Premium keeps long hours, opening early and closing after midnight
How to get into lounges at REP.
Siem Reap's two lounges are reached through airline and alliance access rather than a walk-in day pass. The Plaza Premium Lounge admits SkyTeam passengers and eligible status holders; the Royal Angkor Airport Lounge serves Star Alliance. A premium-cabin ticket on the relevant carrier is the simplest way in, and frequent-flyer status on the matching alliance opens the corresponding lounge. Always match the lounge to your airline's alliance before you go through security.
SkyTeam status & flights
SkyTeam Elite Plus members and eligible SkyTeam premium-cabin passengers can use the Plaza Premium Lounge near Gate 1. Bring your boarding pass and frequent-flyer card to confirm access.
SkyTeamStar Alliance status & flights
Star Alliance Gold members and eligible Star Alliance premium-cabin passengers can use the Royal Angkor Airport Lounge on the International Terminal's second floor. Access follows your ticket class and frequent-flyer tier.
Star AllianceBusiness & First class ticket
A business- or first-class ticket on a SkyTeam or Star Alliance carrier flying out of Siem Reap gets you into that alliance's lounge directly — the simplest route if you're flying premium, with no separate membership needed.
SkyTeamStar AllianceLounge programs
Lounge access at Siem Reap is alliance-driven, so check whether your lounge-membership program partners with the operator before relying on it at the door. Coverage here is narrower than at larger regional hubs, so confirm on the per-lounge page first.
Plaza PremiumKnow before you go.
Match the alliance
- —Siem Reap's two lounges split by alliance — Plaza Premium covers SkyTeam, the Royal Angkor Lounge covers Star Alliance.
- —Check which alliance your carrier belongs to before security so you head to the right lounge.
- —A premium-cabin ticket on the matching alliance is the most reliable way in.
Mind the hours
- —The Plaza Premium Lounge runs long hours, opening around 05:00 and closing after midnight, which covers most of REP's early and late departures.
- —Confirm the Royal Angkor Lounge's hours against your flight, as opening times can vary with the schedule.
Keep expectations right-sized
- —These are compact regional lounges, not flagship hubs — expect snacks, drinks and a quiet seat rather than a full restaurant.
- —Plaza Premium adds a business centre and internet terminals if you need to work before a flight.
- —The Royal Angkor Lounge serves alcoholic drinks alongside hot and cold beverages and snacks.
Plan around the temples crowd
- —Siem Reap is a tourist gateway for Angkor, so departure banks can be busy with returning visitors — arrive with time to spare.
- —If your alliance isn't covered, plan to use the general terminal seating rather than a lounge.
- —Both lounges are reached after security, so clear the checkpoint before looking for them.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track two lounges at Siem Reap International Airport (REP): the Plaza Premium Lounge near Gate 1, which covers SkyTeam, and the Royal Angkor Airport Lounge on the second floor of the International Terminal, which covers Star Alliance.
Yes. The Plaza Premium Lounge sits near Gate 1 and is the SkyTeam-aligned lounge at Siem Reap. It offers a business centre, appetizers, soft drinks, flight monitors and internet terminals, and keeps long hours from early morning until after midnight.
The Royal Angkor Airport Lounge on the second floor of the International Terminal serves Star Alliance passengers and eligible status holders. It offers snacks, hot and cold beverages, alcoholic drinks and a TV area.
Both Siem Reap lounges are alliance-aligned rather than walk-in pay-in lounges, so access is tied to SkyTeam or Star Alliance eligibility. Check the per-lounge page for the latest access rules before you travel.
Lounge access at Siem Reap is driven by airline alliances — SkyTeam for the Plaza Premium Lounge and Star Alliance for the Royal Angkor Lounge. Lounge-membership coverage can change, so confirm your specific program on the per-lounge page before relying on it.
The Plaza Premium Lounge near Gate 1 opens around 05:00 and stays open until past midnight, covering most early and late departures. Confirm the Royal Angkor Lounge's hours against your flight, as its opening times can vary with the schedule.
Both lounges are airside after security. The Plaza Premium Lounge is near Gate 1, and the Royal Angkor Airport Lounge is on the second floor of the International Terminal.
For most travellers the Plaza Premium Lounge near Gate 1 is the most complete option, with a business centre, snacks and long opening hours, provided you can access it via SkyTeam. Star Alliance passengers should head for the Royal Angkor Airport Lounge instead.