Why go
- Municipality in Songkhla, Thailand.
- Served by Pattani Airport (PAN).
History
Hat Yai is a city in southern Thailand near the Malaysian border. As of 2024, the municipality is the fifth-largest city in Thailand, with a population of 191,696 and an urban population of 406,513 in the entire district of Amphoe Hat Yai.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Thai AirAsia FD (A320) · 2 routes: Bangkok, Chiang Mai
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Nok Air DD (737-800) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Thai Airways International TG (A320, 32S) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Tiger Airways TR (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pattani Airport (PAN); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HDY has direct flights to 5 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Bangkok, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hat Yai. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.