Airfare costs for flights into Cambodia can occasionally appear higher than flights to neighboring mass-tourism hubs like Bangkok because of lower overall flight volumes, fewer budget carrier trunk routes, and smaller airport operational scales. Additionally, regional airline monopolies, high taxation fees, and infrastructure development surcharges can inflate ticket prices. However, the gradual opening of modernized facilities like the Techo International Airport is expected to increase route competition, expand carrier options, and help moderate air travel pricing over time.