The airport is about 12 km from the city center; taxis and minibuses serve the route in about 20 minutes.
Things to do at Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
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At the airport
Things to do in Hat Yai International Airport
Hat Yai is a lively commercial city in southern Thailand near the Malaysian border, renowned among Malaysians and Singaporeans for affordable Thai food, duty-free shopping, and vibrant night markets. Kim Yong Market is the heart of the food scene, dense with southern Thai Muslim specialties and fresh produce. Hat Yai also serves as the gateway to Songkhla (30 km east) and its atmospheric old colonial town on the narrow spit between the sea and Songkhla Lake.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Hat Yai International Airport
- Kim Yong Market near the train station has the best concentration of southern Thai food — go hungry and budget 1–2 hours to graze properly.
- Hat Yai is a major overland crossroads; Penang (Malaysia) is about 1 hour south by road, and Bangkok is a 5-hour flight or overnight train north.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at HDY
1 Sanctifly partner lounge at Hat Yai International Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestCoral Executive Lounge
At Hat Yai International Airport in Hat Yai, Thailand, the Coral Executive Lounge is conveniently located in Terminal 1 on the airside, making it an easy stop for travelers once you’ve completed the required formalities. After you pass passport control and the security check, proceed to Level 2 in the departures area. As you walk along the airside concourse, you’ll find this airport lounge on the right-hand side, positioned close to Gate 4. Its location near the gates makes it ideal if you want to relax, refresh, or get some work done without straying far from your boarding point while you travel through Hat Yai International Airport.Book Now
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When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
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Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
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Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.