Medina to Hat Yai (MED–HDY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.
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.
MED–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 4,181 miles in 8h 35m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MED: +03 · HDY: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Medina, 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.
MED–HDY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MED to HDY
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) 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.
MED to HDY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MED to HDY is about 8 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,181 miles (6,729 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kuala Lumpur. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.