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A number of airlines fly nonstop to Hat Yai: three from Don Mueang and two from Suvarnabhumi. The flight takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
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- Distance
- 776 km
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Bangkok to Hat Yai flight guide
Flying from Bangkok to Hat Yai
In short
A number of airlines fly nonstop from Bangkok to Hat Yai, and the airport you leave from decides which ones you can book. Various airlines use Don Mueang (DMK), while two fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK). The straight-line distance is about 776 km and the flight takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Hat Yai is the commercial centre of Songkhla province and the busiest airport in Thailand's lower south. People fly down for business, for the night markets and the food, to see family in the deep south, or to carry on to Songkhla town, Satun or the Malaysian border. Thai Airways' winter 2026/27 timetable lists 21 Bangkok to Hat Yai flights a week, and the low-cost airlines at Don Mueang add plenty more.
Choosing your Bangkok airport
Don Mueang handles domestic departures in Terminal 2 and is the easier start if you are staying in the north of Bangkok or near the old city; the SRT Red Line stops across a footbridge from the terminal. Suvarnabhumi makes more sense when you are connecting from an international Thai Airways flight, because one ticket keeps you in the same building with your bag checked through to Hat Yai. Our Don Mueang airport guide and Suvarnabhumi airport guide explain how to reach each one.
Cabin-bag fares and Thai Airways' checked bag
The Don Mueang airlines and Thai VietJet Air sell their cheapest fares with a cabin bag only, and a checked bag is an add-on that costs less online than at the counter. Thai Airways includes a checked bag in economy. If you plan to bring back shopping from Hat Yai's markets, add the bag before you compare prices.
Taxis, limousines and vans from HDY
Hat Yai International Airport sits 10 to 12 km south-west of the city along Highway 4135, a drive of 20 to 30 minutes. In arrivals you will find a taxi counter, a fixed-price AOT Limousine desk, the Airport Van to central stops such as Central Festival, Lee Garden and Kim Yong Market, and a city minibus to Hat Yai Bus Terminal that runs from 06:00 to 23:30.
Prices on the Airports of Thailand page are low. The Airport Van costs 100 baht and leaves from the arrival gates under the "Arrival Van" sign, stopping at Sanamanusorn, Central Festival, Lee Garden, Shichang and Kim Yong Market. The microbus charges 60 baht for the whole line and calls at the Clock Tower, Prince of Songkla University and Central Festival on its way to the bus terminal. Cheapest of all is the local minibus from a stop about 100 metres from the terminal, at 20 to 30 baht a head with a loose timetable, best if you carry little. The terminal closes from midnight to 06:00, so a late arrival should head straight into town. The Hat Yai airport guide covers each option in detail.
November floods and the dry February to April months
Hat Yai lies on the Gulf side of the peninsula, where the heaviest rain falls from October to December and the city has a long record of November flooding. February to April is the driest stretch. Book early for Chinese New Year, when the city's large Thai-Chinese community and visitors from Malaysia fill the hotels.
Driving on from Hat Yai
Rental desks are on the first floor of the terminal, and the Sawasdee by AOT app offers advance-booking rates. A car is useful for Songkhla town, Satun or a day by the border, since public transport into the wider province starts from Hat Yai Bus Terminal, the last stop of the airport minibus and microbus.
Nok Air has suspended its Don Mueang to Hat Yai flights from 27 October to 20 December 2026, citing higher jet fuel costs, so between those dates the low-cost choice from Don Mueang is Thai AirAsia or Thai Lion Air.
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Bangkok to Hat Yai flights at a glance
Various airlines fly nonstop from Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) to Hat Yai (HDY); two fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK). The 776 km flight takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
| Flight time | 1h 25m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Best time to go | February to April |
| Distance | 776 km |
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Airlines flying Bangkok to Hat Yai
Multiple low-cost airlines fly from Don Mueang and a few airlines from Suvarnabhumi. Thai Airways International is the only full-service choice on the route.
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Nok Air ThailandIATA DD ICAO NOKRoutes, baggage & check-in
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Thai AirAsia ThailandIATA FD ICAO AIQRoutes, baggage & check-in
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Thai Lion Air ThailandIATA SL ICAO TLMRoutes, baggage & check-in
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Thai Airways International ThailandIATA TG ICAO THARoutes, baggage & check-in
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Thai VietJet Air ThailandIATA VZ ICAO TVJRoutes, baggage & check-in
Most low-cost fares include a cabin bag only. Add a checked bag online when you book, as it costs more at the airport.
Departure and arrival airports
DMK Don Mueang (DMK) or Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
- Codes
- IATA DMK, ICAO VTBD. Suvarnabhumi is IATA BKK.
- Terminal
- Domestic flights at Don Mueang use Terminal 2
- Getting there
- SRT Red Line to Don Mueang station, then a footbridge to the terminal, or an A-bus from central Bangkok
- Check-in
- Arrive at least 2 hours before a domestic departure
HDY Hat Yai International Airport
- Codes
- IATA HDY, ICAO VTSS
- Location
- Khlong Hoi Khong district, about 10 to 12 km south-west of central Hat Yai
- Opening hours
- Terminal open 06:00 to midnight, closed overnight
- Into town
- Taxi counter, AOT Limousine, Airport Van and city minibus; 20 to 30 minutes by road
How to book Bangkok to Hat Yai for less
Three things that make the Bangkok to Hat Yai trip easier.
2Bangkok airports with Hat Yai flights
Pick the airport before the fare
A cheap fare from the wrong airport can cost you an hour across Bangkok. Check whether your hotel is nearer Don Mueang or Suvarnabhumi before you book.
06:00–24:00HDY terminal hours
Land before midnight
The terminal closes overnight and the city minibus stops at 23:30. A late evening arrival still works, but plan on a taxi or a hotel pickup.
Oct–Decwet season on the Gulf coast
Keep an eye on the November rains
Heavy rain has flooded parts of Hat Yai several times in November. If you travel then, choose a flexible fare and check local news before you fly.
Flight, train or bus to Hat Yai
The train and the bus both take most of a day or a night to reach Hat Yai, so flying saves more than 12 hours each way.
| Mode | Journey time | Total trip time | One-way fare | Operators and timings |
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| Flight | about 1h 25m | About 4 hours with airport transfers and check-in | Search fares | 5 airlines |
| Train | about 15 to 17 hours | Overnight | State Railway of Thailand sleeper trains from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal | |
| Bus | about 13 to 15 hours | Overnight | Overnight coaches from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting there
Both do. Various airlines fly from Don Mueang, and two fly from Suvarnabhumi. Check the airport code on your ticket, as the two are about an hour apart by road.
About 1 hour 25 minutes in the air for a straight-line distance of roughly 776 km. Allow around four hours door to door once you add check-in and the drive at each end.
Yes. The SRT Red Line stops at Don Mueang station, linked to the terminal by a footbridge, and the ride from Krung Thep Aphiwat takes about 20 minutes. Domestic check-in is in Terminal 2.
Taxis from the arrivals counter take 20 to 30 minutes. The Airport Van stops at Central Festival, Lee Garden and Kim Yong Market, and a city minibus runs to Hat Yai Bus Terminal from 06:00 to 23:30.
No. The terminal opens at 06:00 and closes at midnight, so you cannot wait inside overnight. If your plane lands late, go straight to your hotel rather than planning to rest at the airport.
The main crossing at Sadao is roughly an hour's drive south of Hat Yai. Many travellers fly from Bangkok to Hat Yai and continue by road into Malaysia, which is why the city is busy with Malaysian visitors at weekends.
Yes, The Coral Executive Lounge in domestic departures on level 2. It accepts Priority Pass, DragonPass and LoungeKey, and sells walk-in entry when there is space. It keeps daytime hours.
Yes, if you book Thai Airways International on one ticket. You clear immigration at Suvarnabhumi and your bag is checked through. With a separate low-cost ticket from Don Mueang you must collect your bag and cross the city.
Flying is far quicker. The sleeper train takes about 15 to 17 hours and the overnight bus 13 to 15 hours, against roughly four hours door to door by air.
100 baht. The Airport Van leaves from the arrival gates and stops at Central Festival, Lee Garden and Kim Yong Market. The microbus to Hat Yai Bus Terminal costs 60 baht.
General
Suvarnabhumi. Thai Airways International runs all of its domestic flights from its Suvarnabhumi hub, which suits passengers connecting from an international Thai Airways flight on the same ticket.
What's included
Usually not. The basic fares of Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air and Thai VietJet Air cover a cabin bag, and checked luggage is bought separately. Thai Airways economy fares include a checked bag.
Timing & weather
October to December, when the northeast monsoon brings heavy rain to the Gulf side of southern Thailand. February to April is the driest period and the safest choice for a short trip.
