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Hat Yai

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.

Type CityPopulation 191,696

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.

Where to stay

14 Lamaisongkrew Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand · facebook.com
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2558 หมู่ที่ 4 ถ. สนามบิน-ลพบุรีราเมศวร์ Khuan Lang, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand · facebook.com
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3 Saneha Nusorn Rd, Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand · centarahotelsresorts.com
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3 Soi Rattanasopha, Kho Hong, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand · richmannhatyai.com
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2 3 Ban Tungree, Tambon Kho Hong, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand · linktr.ee
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166, 4 Nipatuthit 2 Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand · hotels.cloudbeds.com
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Rajyindee Soi 6/1 Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand · monkhamhatyai.com
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151 Sangsri Rd, Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand · thehabita.com
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132 หมู่ที่1 ถนน เลี่ยงเมือง Khuan Lang, Hat Yai District, Songkhla, Thailand · alfahadhotel.com
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736/2 Poonnakan Rd, Kho Hong, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand · book-directonline.com
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2, 2 Rajuthit Soi 2 Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand · facebook.com
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128, 4 Thanon Niphatuthit 3, Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand · facebook.com
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4 ถนน กาญจนวนิช ซอย 23 Tambon Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand · crystalhotelhatyai.com
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44 Noppakaow-Rimmaung Road Korhong Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand · hatyaisignaturehotel.com
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ตําบล หาดใหญ่, 106 Prachathipat Road, Tambon Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand · newseasonhotel.com
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1 ซอย พีเอส ศรีภู หมู่ที่ 1 Khuan Lang, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand · pssriphuhotel.com
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24 11-12 Saneha Nusorn Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand · grandpinkhotel.com
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100 Soi 27 Kanchanavanich Road, Kho Hong, Hatyai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand · thesmarthotelhatyai.com
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1-3-5-7 Nipatuthit 1 Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand · vlhatyaihotel.com
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150 Sangchan Rd, Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand · mayflowerhotelhatyai.blogspot.com
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23 Prachathipat Road, Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand · theregency-hatyai.com
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1564 Kanjanavanit Road, Hat Yai, 90110, Thailand · line.me
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42, 44 Thanon Niphatuthit 3, Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand · goldencrowngrandhotel.com
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51, 2 ถนน Hoimook Alley, Tambon Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand · kissgardenhomechichotel.com
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1485 3 Phet Kasem Rd, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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เลขที่ 44 Prachathipat Road, Tambon Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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1/27 Boonraj Alley, Tambon Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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99 ถ.ราษฎร์อุทิศ ซ.เลื่อนอนุสรณ์ (เขต 8), Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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ิอําเภ, 24/1 Saneha Nusorn Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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71 1059 Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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Restaurants & places to go

Tea, Cafe · Taste the Strongness of Thai Sothern Tea Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-00:00 · Thanon Sripoonvanart 16, 90110
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · kfc.co.th
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · mcthai.co.th
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Suki, Restaurant · Suki restaurant · mkrestaurant.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · 15 ถนนกาญจนวณิชย์, Hat Yai, 90110 · facebook.com
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Thai, Braised Pork Leg, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-15:00 · Thanon Rattana Uthit Soi 15, 90110
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น้ำเต้าหู้, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 16:30-22:00 · 212 ถนนปุณณกัณฑ์, 90110
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Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 07:30-17:30 · 159 ถนนคลองเรียน 2, 90110
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Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: halal
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Curry, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-17:00 · ถนนคลองเรียน 1, 90110
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Mala, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-21:00 · 498 ถนนเลี่ยงเมือง(สายเอเชีย), 90110
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Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Ice Cream, Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 50 Thanon Chaiyakuluthit Soi 1, 90110 · facebook.com
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Steak, Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
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Sandwich, Regional, Breakfast, Grill, Asian, Friture, Chinese, Noodles, Diner, Barbecue, Thai, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-09:00 Features: vegan…
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Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-15:00
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
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Regional, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-21:00
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00-18:00
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Juice, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
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Cake, Tea, Ice Cream, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Cake/Tea cafe · ถนนศรีภูวนารถใน
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
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Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant · Kho Hong
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Diner, Noodles, Thai, Fast Food · Diner/Noodles fast food
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Heuriger, Thai, Grill, Restaurant · Heuriger/Thai restaurant
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · 90110
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Fish And Chips, Grill, Thai, Restaurant · Fish And Chips/Grill restaurant
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Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe
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Food Court · Features: outdoor seating
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Fast Food · fast food
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Tea, Chicken, Diner, Steak House, Fish, Thai, Sausage, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa-Su 09:00-20:00 · หอมหวล
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Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-23:00 · 24/1 ถนนตันรัตนากร, 90110
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · starbucks.com
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Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00; Mo[3],Tu[3] off
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Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-11:00 · 33 Thanon Prachathipat 2, 90110
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Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 16:00-21:00
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
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Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-23:00 · Thanon Wangpapattana, 90110
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Sandwich, Cake, Tea, Local, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Sandwich/Cake cafe
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151 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) 12 km to the centre
Hat Yai, 90, TH — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 5 airlines (Thai AirAsia, AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Airways International…) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Bangkok, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 5 direct destinations

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.

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Songkhla Airport (SGZ) 25 km to the centre
90, TH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Pattani Airport (PAN) 79 km to the centre
94, TH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Ratthaphum Airfield 21 km to the centre
Rattaphum, 90, TH
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

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.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.