Phnom Penh, Cambodia -- riverside skyline, Royal Palace area and capital city scenery

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Full-service flights from London to Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA for £432 with Xiamen Airlines!

Published on: 7 July 2026

Airline

Xiamen Airlines

Baggage

23 kg check-in baggage included

Travel period

September 2026

Full-service Southeast Asia deal: London to Phnom Penh from £432 on Xiamen Airlines with 23 kg check-in baggage included — proper long-haul value into Cambodia with a checked suitcase in the fare, not a stripped base ticket that charges extra for hold luggage. Phnom Penh is the riverside capital: the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, sunset walks where the Tonlé Sap meets the Mekong, buzzing street-food nights, and the natural launch pad north to Siem Reap and Angkor Wat when you want temples beyond the city.

Dino found a few dates available in September 2026 at this price — not a wide calendar, but real choice within the month if you can flex departure days. Routing is one stop each way in Xiamen (XMN) on Xiamen Airlines' Fujian coast hub, and the itineraries Dino selected stand out for very convenient flight times plus short, comfortable connections in Xiamen on both the outbound and return — brisk hub turns, not a messy multi-stop grind or an overnight airport camp. September sits in Cambodia's green-season shoulder: lush landscapes, fewer crowds than peak winter, and temple mornings that still feel calm before the high-season rush.

Confirm exact London departure airport, XMN connection times both directions, fare rules, and Cambodia visa or visa-on-arrival requirements for your passport before you pay.

Cambodia full-service flight deal

London Heathrow to Phnom Penh from £432 with Xiamen Airlines — 23 kg baggage included

A strong-value fare from London Heathrow to Phnom Penh, Cambodia with Xiamen Airlines. Booking appears available on BudgetAir via Skyscanner from around £432, with 23 kg checked baggage included. The routing is via Xiamen in both directions, with reasonable connection times and a practical schedule for Southeast Asia.

Lowest fare

£432

BudgetAir price shown through the Skyscanner result.

Airline

Xiamen

Flights operated by Xiamen Airlines via Xiamen.

Routing

1 stop

One stop each way in Xiamen, with sensible layovers.

Baggage

23 kg

Checked baggage appears included on the fare shown.

Sample itinerary: 30/09 – 13/10

Outbound

London Heathrow → Xiamen → Phnom Penh

Depart London Heathrow at 12:35 and arrive in Xiamen at 07:00 +1. After a connection of around 2h15, continue to Phnom Penh, arriving at 11:20 +1. Total journey time is around 16h45.

Return

Phnom Penh → Xiamen → London Heathrow

Depart Phnom Penh at 18:00 and arrive in Xiamen at 22:05. After a connection of around 2h45, continue to London Heathrow, arriving at 06:35 +1. Total journey time is around 18h35.

Date options found

These are selected date examples with checked baggage included and reasonable Xiamen connection times. Always confirm the final fare, baggage allowance, transit rules and provider conditions before booking.

18/09 – 06/10 Approx. 17 nights in Cambodia · 23 kg bag included Check price → 20/09 – 06/10 Approx. 15 nights in Cambodia · 23 kg bag included Check price → 27/09 – 06/10 Approx. 8 nights in Cambodia · 23 kg bag included Check price → Example shown 27/09 – 13/10 Approx. 15 nights in Cambodia · 23 kg bag included Check price → 30/09 – 13/10 Approx. 12 nights in Cambodia · 23 kg bag included Check price → 30/09 – 15/10 Approx. 14 nights in Cambodia · 23 kg bag included Check price →

Lowest fare found

BudgetAir via Skyscanner

£432

The lowest sample fare found is around £432 via BudgetAir through Skyscanner. This is a strong price for London to Cambodia with checked baggage included.

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Checked baggage included

23 kg

The fare shown includes 23 kg checked baggage, which makes this much more useful for a Cambodia trip than a basic cabin-bag-only fare.

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Connection note

XMN

Both directions route via Xiamen. The sample itinerary has around 2h15 outbound and 2h45 return, which are reasonable connection times.

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How to book this deal

Select your dates

Choose one of the selected September or October examples with 23 kg checked baggage included.

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The lowest fare appears via BudgetAir through Skyscanner from around £432.

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Confirm the checked bag allowance and any China transit requirements before paying.

Prices and availability can change quickly. Sample fares found from around £432 with booking appearing via BudgetAir through Skyscanner. The itinerary is London Heathrow to Phnom Penh and back with Xiamen Airlines, routing via Xiamen in both directions. The fare shown includes 23 kg checked baggage. Always confirm the final fare, baggage allowance, provider conditions, cancellation rules, payment fees, passport validity, Cambodia entry requirements, China transit requirements and final schedule before booking.

Dino Verdict

A very good London to Cambodia fare, especially because checked baggage is included

This is a strong fare because London Heathrow to Phnom Penh is showing from around £432 return, with 23 kg checked baggage included. For Southeast Asia, that is a very useful price point, especially when the fare is not cabin-bag-only.

The itinerary is also reasonable. Both directions route via Xiamen, with connection times of around 2h15 outbound and 2h45 return on the sample shown. That avoids the very long overnight layovers that often make cheap Asia fares less attractive.

The main thing to consider is the booking provider. The lowest fare appears via BudgetAir through Skyscanner, so travellers should check the final baggage rules, provider conditions, payment fees and cancellation rules carefully before booking.

Price 8.8/10

Around £432 return from London to Cambodia is strong, especially with checked baggage included.

Baggage 9.0/10

23 kg checked baggage included makes this fare much more practical for a Cambodia trip.

Routing 8.0/10

One stop each way via Xiamen is reasonable for Phnom Penh, with no extreme detour.

Connections 8.3/10

The sample connections are practical: around 2h15 outbound and 2h45 return in Xiamen.

Airline quality 7.5/10

Xiamen Airlines is not the most premium option to Southeast Asia, but the price and baggage allowance help the value.

Booking reliability 7.2/10

The cheapest price is via an online travel agency, so check BudgetAir conditions carefully before paying.

Why this deal stands out

London to Cambodia from around £432 with 23 kg checked baggage included is a strong long-haul fare, especially with sensible connection times via Xiamen.

What to check before booking

Confirm the 23 kg checked baggage allowance, BudgetAir booking conditions, China transit rules and Cambodia entry requirements before payment.

Best for: travellers looking for a low-cost Cambodia trip from London with checked baggage included and reasonable one-stop routing.

Less ideal for: travellers who only want to book directly with the airline, dislike transiting in China or prefer a more premium carrier.

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Where to stay in Phnom Penh

Cambodia is one of the most attractive destinations in Southeast Asia when it comes to accommodation value. For this trip, we would suggest starting with 2 or 3 nights in Phnom Penh before continuing elsewhere in the country, such as Siem Reap, Kampot, Kep, Koh Rong or other parts of Cambodia.

Phnom Penh is a practical first stop after arrival: you can recover from the long journey, visit the Royal Palace, explore the riverside, try Cambodian food, and organise your onward travel at a relaxed pace.

Accommodation prices are very reasonable. On a sample search for 01/10 to 04/10, well-rated 4 and 5-star hotels were widely available from around £30 per night. If two people are sharing, that works out at only around £15 per person per night, making Cambodia excellent value once you are on the ground.

One strong example we found is The Pavilion, a highly rated 4-star hotel with a 9.4 review score, showing from around £52 per night on the sample dates. That is still very reasonable for a quality stay in the capital.

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Hotel prices can change quickly and may vary depending on location, taxes, room type, breakfast, cancellation policy, review score and demand.

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