Jeddah to Hat Yai (JED–HDY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JED–HDY had nonstop service from Saudia, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,198 miles in 8h 50m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia | 1 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
JED: +03 · HDY: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah, it's 10:00 PM in Hat Yai.
Saudi passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days when arriving by air. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Suvarnabhumi (BKK) or Don Mueang (DMK), you receive a stamp at immigration. Have your hotel address and return ticket accessible. Saudi-Thai diplomatic relations were fully restored in 2022 after a decades-long freeze, and direct flights resumed.
The 30-day visa-free stay can be extended once for 30 additional days at any Thai immigration office for THB 1,900 (about SAR 200). For longer stays, apply for a 60-day tourist visa at the Royal Thai Embassy in Riyadh (THB 1,000, about SAR 105) before departure, which can then be extended by 30 days in-country. Overstaying triggers a THB 500 per day fine (up to THB 20,000) and potential entry bans.
Direct flights from Riyadh to Bangkok run about 7 hours 30 minutes on Saudia and Thai Airways. Jeddah to Bangkok runs about 8 hours. Thailand uses the Thai baht (THB), trading at roughly 9.3 THB per SAR 1. ATMs charge THB 220 (SAR 24) per withdrawal on top of your bank's fees. Card payments work at malls, hotels, and chain restaurants, but street food vendors and small shops are cash-only. No mandatory vaccinations. The BTS Skytrain and MRT in Bangkok cost THB 17 to THB 62 per ride. Halal food is widely available, especially in areas like Sukhumvit Soi 3 (Nana) and the southern provinces.
The Haramain High Speed Railway connects JED Airport Station to Jeddah city (King Abdullah Station) in about 15 minutes (SAR 20–25). The same line runs to Mecca and Medina, making it useful for Hajj and Umrah travelers.Taxis from central Jeddah cost SAR 60–100 and take 25–45 minutes. Uber and Careem operate widely and typically run SAR 40–80. Driving yourself is straightforward; the airport is well signed from King Abdulaziz Road and the Ring Road.
JED–HDY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JED to HDY
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) had nonstop service from Saudia, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
JED to HDY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JED to HDY is about 8 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,198 miles (6,756 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Suvarnabhumi, Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz and Singapore Changi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.