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HDY Hat Yai International Airport

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Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) serves Hat Yai, about 13 km southwest of Hat Yai. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAHDY
ICAOVTSS
ServesHat Yai
From centre13 km
Non-stop5
Airlines5
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Elevation27 m

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The airport in numbers

Hat Yai International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Hat Yai International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 3.3M passengers in 2025, against a peak of 4.4M in 2017.

Passengers / year
3.3M
as of 2025
Peak traffic
4.4M
in 2017
Elevation
27 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Airports of Thailand
Passengers per year, 2009–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Hat Yai International Airport to Hat Yai

The airport is about 13 km southwest of Hat Yai, about 26 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Bangkok (BKK): Airport Rail Link to the centre (~30 min, cheap). Don Mueang (DMK): bus/train. Phuket, Krabi, Samui: minibus or metered taxi.

Taxi & apps: At BKK take a taxi from the official rank on Level 1, metered + a small airport fee. Don't take a 'fixed price' from the arrivals hall. Grab (legal) solves this. Estimated fare to the centre: ฿170–฿270.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~18 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~26 min฿170–฿270
Private transfer~26 minfixed upfront
Car rental~26 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Hat Yai International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~฿170–฿270 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Hat Yai ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Hat Yai International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 5 destinations, operated by 5 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Thai AirAsia · AirAsia · Nok Air · Thai Airways International · Tiger Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Hat Yai International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Hat Yai International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Hat Yai shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Hat Yai International Airport to the centre of Hat Yai?
Bangkok (BKK): Airport Rail Link to the centre (~30 min, cheap). Don Mueang (DMK): bus/train. Phuket, Krabi, Samui: minibus or metered taxi. The airport is about 13 km southwest of Hat Yai, about 26 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Hat Yai International Airport to Hat Yai?
Roughly ฿170–฿270 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Hat Yai International Airport?
At BKK take a taxi from the official rank on Level 1, metered + a small airport fee. Don't take a 'fixed price' from the arrivals hall. Grab (legal) solves this.
What's the cheapest way from Hat Yai International Airport to Hat Yai?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Bangkok (BKK): Airport Rail Link to the centre (~30 min, cheap). Don Mueang (DMK): bus/train. Phuket, Krabi, Samui: minibus or metered taxi.
Can I get from Hat Yai International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Bangkok (BKK): Airport Rail Link to the centre (~30 min, cheap). Don Mueang (DMK): bus/train. Phuket, Krabi, Samui: minibus or metered taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Hat Yai International Airport?
About 5 destinations, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok. 5 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Hat Yai International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Hat Yai International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Hat Yai International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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