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Kep, Cambodia

Kep is the smallest province (khaet) of Cambodia covering 336 km2 (130 sq mi), with a population of 41,798. It is one of the newest Cambodian provinces, together with Pailin, Sihanoukville and Tboung Khmum, created by Royal Decree on 22 December 2008, which separated Kep Municipality & Damnak Chang'aeur District from the Kampot province, as well as adjusting several provincial borders.

Type TownPopulation 41,798

Why go

  • Province of Cambodia.
  • Served by Phú Quốc International Airport (PQC).

History

Kep is the smallest province (khaet) of Cambodia covering 336 km2 (130 sq mi), with a population of 41,798. It is one of the newest Cambodian provinces, together with Pailin, Sihanoukville and Tboung Khmum, created by Royal Decree on 22 December 2008, which separated Kep Municipality & Damnak Chang'aeur District from the Kampot province, as well as adjusting several provincial borders. It is both the smallest and least populous province of Cambodia. The provincial capital is Kep and the province contains the Kep National Park.

Airports

Phú Quốc International Airport (PQC) 39 km to the centre
Phu Quoc Island, SW, VN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 3 airlines (Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific, Royal Air Cambodge) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, Hanoi (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor

Getting there by ferry

Kampot International Tourism Port
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ha Tien - Phu Quoc car ferry
Ferry route
Outdoor
Kep - Rabbit Island Ferry
Ferry route
Outdoor
Ha Tien - Phu Quoc fast ferry
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Phú Quốc International Airport (PQC). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PQC has direct flights to 3 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, Hanoi). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Kampot International Tourism Port, 19 km); routes include Ha Tien - Phu Quoc car ferry, Kep - Rabbit Island Ferry, Ha Tien - Phu Quoc fast ferry.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kep, Cambodia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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