Hat Yai International Airport – HDY
The Hat Yai International Airport is one of the six international airports in Thailand. The airport is located and serves Hat Yai City, Songkhla Province in Southern Thailand and the nearby towns. Tourism in Hat Yai City and its proximity to Malaysia added the frequency of passengers coming in and out the country. The city is a commercial hub and shopping destination. Attractions of the city includethe Wat Hat Yai Nai temple which is known for a 35 m long reclining Buddha statue, and the Hat Yai Park located outside the city centre characterized by green hills area and a standing Buddha.
Best Time to Visit
HDY-Hat Yai International Airport is a public type airport managed by Airports of Thailand, PLC (AOT). The airport is capable of handling 1.5 million passengers per year, 9,500 flights and 10 thousand of cargo. Since the airport is designed for 2.5 million passengers and 3.56 million passengers are seen passing through the airport, authorities planned to expand the airport to serve 4.5 million by 2018 and 10 million by 2030. As of the present the airport accommodates no less than 4.5 million passengers and a hub for ThaiAir Asia. The best places you can easily drive from the airport are Ban Phru, Bang Khiat City, and Bang Klam district.
What to Do & Area Attractions
You can get to stay at nearby hotels like the 4-star Hatyai Signature Hotel. The Kiss Gardenhome Chic Hotel and the Lee Garden Hotel are both only around 6 miles away from the hotel.
