Travelling from Bangkok to Hat Yai International Airport (HDY): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Bangkok's main airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Explore your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) departing from either of these.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 30 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Bangkok to Hat Yai International Airport flight.
Bangkok and Hat Yai (Songkhla) (where Hat Yai International Airport is located) share the UTC+7 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) is the most popular route. There are 56 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with Thai Vietjet Air at 8:35pm. Go for the first BKK to HDY departure with Thai Airways International at 6:35am if getting there sooner works for you.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Bangkok to HDY.
During high season, expect longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) depart from this terminal.
You'll have your choice of airlines that offer direct flights from Bangkok to Hat Yai International Airport departing from BKK. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Thai Airways International is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from BKK to HDY.
Thai Airways International is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 73.22% of its services arriving as planned.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bangkok to Hat Yai International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Suvarnabhumi Airport:
67.87% of flights that leave from Suvarnabhumi Airport make it to their destination on time.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
You can book a direct Bangkok to Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) plane ticket out of Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Figure out if flying from DMK works better for your plans.
You can pick from a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Bangkok to HDY departing from DMK. Book your seat with any of these carriers and travel straight to your destination:
Thai Lion Air is the most popular choice for travellers flying from DMK to HDY.
Flights between Don Mueang International Airport and Hat Yai International Airport tend to arrive on time more often with Thai AirAsia compared to other carriers.
DMK is around 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Bangkok to HDY flight? Relax in a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 66.48%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bangkok to Hat Yai International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HDY instead:
Explore without limits with a Hat Yai International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from asap car hire, Chic Car Rent or Hertz and find adventure across Hat Yai (Songkhla) and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Hat Yai International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
R 159 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Hat Yai International Airport. Return flights start from R 740. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To snag cheap flights from Bangkok to HDY, book your ticket two months before your planned departure.
The best month for landing cheap Bangkok to Hat Yai International Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Hat Yai International Airport (HDY). Plan your visit to Hat Yai (Songkhla) in February for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Bangkok to HDY plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Hat Yai (Songkhla) to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Hat Yai International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Hat Yai (Songkhla)
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Hat Yai International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hat Yai (Songkhla):
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Hat Yai (Songkhla) when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at Street Art Hatyai followed by Street Art Hatyai and Greenway Night Market.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Hat Yai (Songkhla). Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Masjid Jamek, Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite destination in Thailand and is around 177 kilometres north of Hat Yai (Songkhla). No trip is complete without dropping by Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.