Tanie loty z Bangkok do Hat Yai

Brief Intro about Hat Yai:

Located 588 miles south of Bangkok, Hat Yai is the third-largest town in Thailand, and the largest metropolitan area in Songkhla Province. Hat Yai sits on the Malaysian border, and has become a popular tourist hub for neighboring countries such as Malaysia and Singapore. Travelers often fly into Hat Yai before island hopping to destinations such as Koh Lipe, Koh Bulon, and Koh Tarutao. With nearly a million inhabitants, Hat Yai plays home to one of Thailand’s most diverse populations, largely of ethnic Chinese and Islamic backgrounds.

Airport & Terminal Information

Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) is a major airport serving Southern Thailand, operating over 290 direct flights weekly.

Flights from Bangkok to Hat Yai either depart from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) or Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), with Thai AirAsia being the most frequent airline. Other airlines serving the route include Thai Airways, Nok Air, Thai Vietjet, Thai Lion Air and Thai Smile. It takes approx. 1 hr 25 min to fly to Hat Yai from both airports. Return ticket prices tend to be quite affordable, averaging out at around US$48.

At the time of writing, the earliest flight departs from Don Mueang International Airport at 06:30 and arrives at Hat Yai International Airport at 07:50. The latest flight departs at 21:30 and arrives at 23:00. The earliest flight leaving Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport to Hat Yai is 06:00, arriving at 07:35, and the latest flight departs at 20:05 and arrives at 21:20.

Be sure to check if the flight you’re booking includes checked baggage allowance if you’re not traveling light!

Leaving the Airport

The airport is situated around 9 miles away from downtown Hat Yai. You’ll find that Hat Yai International Airport offers several ways to get to Hat Yai Town.

By Taxi

The taxi desk can be found outside the Arrivals Hall of the terminal, between Gate 7 and Gate 8. The journey will cost approx. THB250.

By Songthaew

This is the cheapest way to get to downtown Hat Yai. The blue public songthaew (minibus) service runs from Hat Yai International Airport to Hat Yai Bus Station, with several stops in between. The journey will only set you back between THB20–THB30.

By Private Car

For a fuss-free airport pick-up, book and pre-pay for your airport transfer on Trip.com, where you’ll be able to select a car which includes your driver meeting and greeting you at a designated area. Alternatively, you may book the airport limo service that’s available for around THB300.

Car Rental

You’ll find many car rental companies operating directly from Hat Yai International Airport.

For the Island Hoppers

Pak Bara Pier is the closest pier to Hat Yai International Airport, located 69 miles away. Island hoppers traveling to Koh Lipe, Koh Bulon and Koh Tarutao may take the minibus from the airport, which costs between THB200–THB250, and a journey of approx. 1 hr 30 min. The bus services are scheduled around 5 times per day. This is the cheapest way to get to the pier.

Alternatively, taking the taxi may set you back around THB700 - THB1200.

Best Time to Travel to Hat Yai

Weather

Hat Yai has fairly consistent tropical temperatures all year round, rarely dropping below 70°F. Hat Yai’s monsoon season is generally shorter than Bangkok’s, regularly occuring around October, and over by December. If you’re trying to avoid any rainy weather, the best period to visit Hat Yai is February to April.

About Your Visit

The time zone in Hat Yai follows the rest of Thailand: GMT+7 (ICT).

Language

While Central Thai, the official language of the country, is spoken throughout Hat Yai, the Southern Thai dialect is more prominent among locals. Due to the large migration of Chinese, many older Thai Chinese speak a Chinese dialect, Teochew. Its rapid development into a tourist hub has allowed for the younger generation to speak some English, Malay, and Chinese.

If you’d like to try communicating with the locals in Thai, you may greet them by saying “Sawasdee” with your palms together in front of your chest, smiling. If you’re a woman, you would end your greeting, and most sentences with “ka.” If you’re a man, you would end your greeting, and most sentences with “krab.” To thank a Thai local, you can you “Khob Khun.” When asking the cost of the taxi, you may simply ask “Thai Rai”, which means “how much?”

Disclaimer: Please note that the information above is for reference only, and may be subject to change. We advise all visitors to check the latest entry requirements and visa information from the destination country’s official website. Please also refer to official websites for airport and transportation information.