Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Hat Yai International Airport (HDY): what you need to know
Hat Yai (Songkhla) is seven hours ahead of Edinburgh and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your EDI to HDY flight.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
Currently, R 8,357 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Hat Yai International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 17,971. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from EDI to HDY, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Hat Yai International Airport.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Hat Yai International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Edinburgh Airport to Hat Yai International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HDY instead:
Pick up 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 popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Hat Yai International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
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)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Hat Yai International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Hat Yai (Songkhla). If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Hat Yai International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Hat Yai (Songkhla), with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to HDY in February. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Hat Yai (Songkhla). Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
If you want to check out another major destination in Thailand, consider Nakhon Si Thammarat, roughly 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 among its highlights.
