A MASSIVE new airport is opening in a destination often overlooked by Brits, despite being sandwiched by two popular holiday hotspots. Cambodia is often forgotten about with holidaymakers from the UK, who opt for the nearby Thailand for their long-haul holiday instead. 4 A huge new airport is opening in Cambodia next year Credit: fosterandpartners 4 Techo Takhmao International Airport will cost a whopping £1.
1billion Credit: fosterandpartners 4 The roof canopy will overlook the terminals Credit: fosterandpartners This could soon change thanks to a huge international airport set to open in the country. Techo Takhmao International Airport will open in Phnom Penh around 12 miles from the city centre. First announced back in 2018, the 280million sqft airport will have four floors and a huge central passenger terminal.
Along with 22 gates - that can fit up to 40 aircraft - there will also be a huge central garden. Read more on airports TO THE SKIES World's biggest island to build 3 new airports - with 1 opening this year CLOUD NINE Small UK airport to get easyJet flights to European city - and flights are £24 And a pretty roof canopy with "structural trees" will tower 85ft over the airport, The airport, set to cost $1.5billion (£1.
1billion) will open in three phases. The first phase, set to open next year, will welcome up to 13million passengers. This will be followed by an increased capacity to 30milllion passengers by 2030 and 50million passengers by 2050.
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