Flying from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Hat Yai International Airport (HDY): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Hat Yai International Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Hat Yai (Songkhla)'s timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Chiang Mai.
Every week, there are 69 Chiang Mai International Airport to Hat Yai International Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, select the 09:05 Thai AirAsia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 17:25 with Thai AirAsia.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your CNX to HDY flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Thai AirAsia has direct flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Hat Yai International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Hat Yai (Songkhla) — and maybe even more of Thailand if your schedule allows.
Thai AirAsia is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Thai AirAsia is the most punctual carrier offering CNX to HDY flights. A dependable 80.23% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chiang Mai International Airport to Hat Yai International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CNX and HDY:
Don Mueang International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Phuket International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
At the moment, R 894 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chiang Mai International Airport to Hat Yai International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,078. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from CNX to HDY, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Hat Yai International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chiang Mai International Airport, data shows 76.37% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Chiang Mai to Chiang Mai International Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Hat Yai International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to CNX:
Arriving at Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
If you're coming in on a late Chiang Mai International Airport to Hat Yai International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near HDY:
Grab a Hat Yai International Airport rental car and explore Hat Yai (Songkhla) and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car hire, Chic Car Rent and Hertz are leading providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Hat Yai International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) to central Hat Yai (Songkhla)
From Hat Yai International Airport, Hat Yai (Songkhla) is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
The quietest month for a flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Hat Yai International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Hat Yai (Songkhla) based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Hat Yai (Songkhla) is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Hat Yai International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CNX to HDY sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Hat Yai (Songkhla) has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Thailand waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north-west of Hat Yai (Songkhla), a visit to Surat Thani will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Thailand, head for Nakhon Si Thammarat, about 161 kilometres north of Hat Yai (Songkhla). Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well are key reasons to visit.