Cities Near Hat Yai
Cities near Hat Yai, Thailand: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Ban Mai, Kangar, Jitra. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Hat Yai, Thailand is Ban Mai, about 14 mi (23 km) away — roughly 28 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ban Mai | 14 mi / 23 km | 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kangar | 44 mi / 70 km | 1 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Jitra | 51 mi / 83 km | 1 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Alor Setar | 62 mi / 100 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Yala | 64 mi / 103 km | 1 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Trang | 70 mi / 113 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Sungai Petani | 94 mi / 151 km | 2 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat | 104 mi / 168 km | 2 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tasek Glugor | 106 mi / 170 km | 2 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| George Town | 111 mi / 178 km | 2 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Hat Yai
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Ban Mai, Kangar, Jitra, Alor Setar, Yala. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Hat Yai
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Tasek Glugor, George Town. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Hat Yai include Ban Mai, Kangar, Jitra, Alor Setar, Yala. The closest is Ban Mai, about 14 miles (23 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Ban Mai
- → Best time to visit Kangar
- → Best time to visit Jitra
- → Best time to visit Alor Setar
- → Best time to visit Yala
- → Best time to visit Trang
- → Best time to visit Sungai Petani
- → Best time to visit Nakhon Si Thammarat
- → Best time to visit Tasek Glugor
- → Best time to visit George Town