Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hat Yai International Airport (HDY): what you need to know
Hat Yai (Songkhla)'s timezone is UTC+7, making Hat Yai (Songkhla) four hours behind Melbourne.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MEL to HDY flight.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hat Yai International Airport. Many passengers pass through Suvarnabhumi Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hat Yai International Airport flight is Rs48,802. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs101,714. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to HDY if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hat Yai International Airport.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hat Yai International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hat Yai International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
Consider staying in a hotel near HDY if you're taking a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hat Yai International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Hat Yai International Airport rental car and discover Hat Yai (Songkhla) and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car hire, Chic Car Rent and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Hat Yai International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) to central Hat Yai (Songkhla)
From Hat Yai International Airport, Hat Yai (Songkhla) is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hat Yai International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Hat Yai (Songkhla). If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Hat Yai (Songkhla) is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hat Yai International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to HDY in February. Average temperatures are between 20ºC and 32ºC then.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've seen Hat Yai (Songkhla). Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Around 161 kilometres north of Hat Yai (Songkhla), Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite stop in Thailand. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.