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Hat Yai International Airport

Hat Yai, TH

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Hat Yai International Airport

Hat Yai, Thailand · Asia-Pacific

Songkhla’s AOT gateway with one daytime Priority Pass Coral Executive Lounge on Domestic Gate 5 (09:00–18:00, max 3h, beer only) and clear official 60/100 THB ground products.

Airportist Score

6.6/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities6.4
Food & retail6.2
Ground access7.2
Reliability6.4
Lounges6.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Hat Yai International Airport

Hat Yai, Thailand · Asia-Pacific

Songkhla’s AOT gateway with one daytime Priority Pass Coral Executive Lounge on Domestic Gate 5 (09:00–18:00, max 3h, beer only) and clear official 60/100 THB ground products.

Airportist Score

6.6/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities6.4
Food & retail6.2
Ground access7.2
Reliability6.4
Lounges6.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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AOT Minibus / Microbus
60 THB · confirm live (loop)
Lounge
1
Terminals
Single AOT terminal (domestic + international)

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Lounge

Coral only 09:00–18:00

PP Coral Executive Lounge is daytime-only — closed for early and late domestic banks.

Max stay 3h; match entry to the short window.

Find it

Domestic 2F next to Gate 5

Airside Domestic Departures, 2nd Floor, beside Gate 5.

International ticket holders should not assume access — location is the domestic pier.

Extras

Beer-only + optional shoulder massage

Complimentary alcohol limited to beer; 15-minute shoulder massage subject to availability.

Digital card accepted; under-2 free.

Ground

AOT minibus 60 THB into Hat Yai

Official city microbus 06:00–23:30 at 60 THB; Arrival Van 100 THB; local minibus 20–30 THB.

AOT Limousine / rental on 1st floor — call 1722 for live quotes.

Live conditions

Right now at HDY

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Hat Yai / Songkhla leisure
Domestic daytime PP holders
Budget AOT microbus riders

Watch out for

Lounge closed outside 09:00–18:00
Domestic Departures Gate 5 location
Beer-only complimentary alcohol
No published MCT
Confirm live taxi THB

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.0

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.4

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.2

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.4

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

6.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Single AOT terminal (domestic + international)

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for HDY.

Updated Sep 19, 2026

IATA HDY / ICAO VTSS — Hat Yai International (Songkhla)
GPS 6.933210, 100.392998 · elev 90 ft (OurAirports)
Operator Airports of Thailand (AOT) · call centre 1722
PP: The Coral Executive Lounge — Domestic Departures 2nd Floor next to Gate 5; 09:00–18:00; max 3h; under-2 free; beer-only alcohol; 15-min shoulder massage (availability)
AOT ground: city minibus 60 THB (06:00–23:30); local minibus 20–30 THB; Arrival Van 100 THB
AOT tip: allow ≥2 hours before departure (not an MCT)

2 official sources

https://hatyai.airportthai.co.th/
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/thailand/hat-yai-international

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Getting There
4 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Cheapest: AOT Minibus / Microbus
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Lounges
1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts.
The Coral Executive Lounge
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Traveler Tips
Coral is daytime-only — early/late domestics have no PP cover.
5 tips & hacks
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Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
The Coral Executive Lounge (Priority Pass)AOT city microbus 60 THB
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Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle tariff → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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☁️25°C / 77°F

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Delays reported

Operational issue

Weather: Light rain.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 21, 21:45 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.