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Dara Sakor International Airport

Ta Noun, Cambodia
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Elevation
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Location
Ta Noun · 9 · Cambodia
Position
10.914°, 103.227° · 60 ft elev.
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Genuine Cambodian flavors before takeoff

Dara Sakor International Airport is a relatively new facility, and its food scene reflects that fresh-start energy. The main terminal concourse features a small but thoughtfully curated selection of dining options, leaning heavily on Cambodian staples that feel genuinely local rather than airport-generic. You'll find a compact food court near the departure gates where vendors rotate through the day, serving everything from fragrant rice porridge in the early hours to heartier noodle soups as the lunch crowd builds. The vibe is casual and welcoming, with staff who are genuinely happy to explain what's on offer.

The standout draw for food lovers is the presence of kuy teav, the beloved Cambodian rice noodle soup that varies by region, and here you'll find a version influenced by the coastal Koh Kong province nearby — lighter, slightly briny, and deeply comforting. There's also a reliable spot offering bai sach chrouk, the classic pork-over-rice breakfast dish that Cambodians swear by as the perfect morning meal. Snack counters stock fresh tropical fruit cups, sweet sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves, and local fruit juices that beat anything from a vending machine. It's simple food done with real care.

For travelers wanting something a bit more substantial before a long flight, a small café-style counter near the check-in area serves Cambodian iced coffee — strong, sweet, and poured over condensed milk in the traditional way — alongside banh mi-style sandwiches with a distinctly Khmer twist. Don't expect a sprawling international food hall; Dara Sakor is intimate by design, and that intimacy means fresher ingredients, friendlier service, and a meal that actually tastes like Cambodia rather than an airport approximation of it.

Highlights
Regional Kuy Teav
Coastal-influenced rice noodle soup with a light, subtly briny local character.
Classic Bai Sach Chrouk
Slow-grilled pork over jasmine rice, the quintessential Cambodian breakfast done right.
Traditional Iced Coffee
Bold Cambodian brew poured over sweetened condensed milk, rich and deeply satisfying.
Fresh Tropical Snacks
Banana leaf sticky rice and seasonal fruit cups make ideal pre-flight bites.
Khmer-Style Banh Mi
Baguette sandwiches with a local Cambodian twist, perfect for travelers in a hurry.
Intimate Local Atmosphere
Small-scale dining means fresher food, personal service, and an authentically Cambodian experience.
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Cambodia's ambitious new coastal international gateway.

Location
Ta Noun, Cambodia
Dara Sakor International Airport is a large-scale greenfield airport project under development in Koh Kong Province, southwestern Cambodia, near the Gulf of Thailand. The project is located in the Dara Sakor area of Ta Noun district and is part of a broader Chinese-backed development zone on the Cambodian coast. The airport has attracted significant international attention due to its scale and its association with Chinese conglomerate Union Development Group (UDG), which holds a 99-year land concession in the region. Concerns have been raised by the United States and other governments about the potential dual-use military implications of the facility, given its proximity to a deep-water port also under construction. As of the available information, the airport has undergone construction with a long runway capable of handling large aircraft, though its commercial operations and full opening status remain limited or pending. It represents one of Southeast Asia's more geopolitically scrutinized infrastructure projects.
Notable facts
  • ›Developed under a 99-year concession granted to Chinese conglomerate Union Development Group (UDG).
  • ›The runway is reportedly long enough to accommodate large commercial and military-capable aircraft.
  • ›The project has raised U.S. national security concerns over potential Chinese military access to the facility.
  • ›Located within the Dara Sakor Special Economic Zone in Koh Kong Province near the Gulf of Thailand.
  • ›Part of a larger development including a deep-water seaport, raising dual-use infrastructure concerns.
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Dara Sakor International Airport is an airport in Botum Sakor District, Koh Kong province, Cambodia. It was developed at a cost of $350 million by Chinese-owned Tianjin Union Development Group. The airport will have its first test flights in mid-2023. It will also serve the new Dara Sakor Resort. After a two-year delay, Governor of Koh Kong has announced at a press conference that the airport will begin operations in mid-2023. Now, the airport is ready for domestic flights using small aircraft by the end of November

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Dara Sakor International Airport is an airport in Botum Sakor District, Koh Kong province, Cambodia. It was developed at a cost of $350 million by Chinese-owned Tianjin Union Development Group. The airport will have its first test flights in mid-2023. It will also serve the new Dara Sakor Resort…

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