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Best window seat at Hat Yai International

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offLEFT

Songkhla Lake, Hat Yai urban sprawl, rubber plantations and palm oil fields inland

LandingRIGHT

Songkhla Lake, salt evaporation ponds, Haad Kaset Beach area

🛫 Taking Off from Songkhla (HDY)

Best sideLeft
WhyRunway 08 (eastbound) departures climb out over the Andaman Sea to the west, placing the Thai mainland and its geography on your left. The left side offers views of Songkhla's coastal features, inland water bodies, and the transition from urban Hat Yai toward rural southern Thailand.
Look forSongkhla Lake (large shallow lagoon south-southwest), Hat Yai urban sprawl, rubber plantations and palm oil fields inland, Andaman Sea coastline

🛬 Landing at Songkhla (HDY)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on Runway 08 (heading east) means the aircraft approaches from the west with the right side facing south toward Songkhla Lake and the coastal plain. This side offers views of the lake's eastern shoreline, salt ponds, and the broader Songkhla Province landscape during final descent.
Look forSongkhla Lake (large shallow water body to the south), salt evaporation ponds (geometric white/pink rectangles along the lake shore), Haad Kaset Beach area (northern lake coast), coastal mangrove zones and agricultural fields of the Songkhla plain

Hat Yai International has a single terminal handling both domestic and international traffic, serving as the main air gateway to southern Thailand outside of Phuket.

⛰️ Elevation92 ft
🛫 Runways1 (08/26)
✈️ HubThai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air
📍 NearbyAOR 52 miLGK 62 miTST 66 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Hat Yai International (HDY)?

At Hat Yai International in Songkhla: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Songkhla Lake (large shallow lagoon south-southwest), Hat Yai urban sprawl, rubber plantations and palm oil fields inland, Andaman Sea coastline.

What can I see during takeoff from Hat Yai International in Songkhla?

When taking off from Hat Yai International (HDY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 08 (eastbound) departures climb out over the Andaman Sea to the west, placing the Thai mainland and its geography on your left. The left side offers views of Songkhla's coastal features, inland water bodies, and the transition from urban Hat Yai toward rural southern Thailand. Notable sights include: Songkhla Lake (large shallow lagoon south-southwest), Hat Yai urban sprawl, rubber plantations and palm oil fields inland, Andaman Sea coastline.

What can I see when landing at Hat Yai International in Songkhla?

When landing at Hat Yai International (HDY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on Runway 08 (heading east) means the aircraft approaches from the west with the right side facing south toward Songkhla Lake and the coastal plain. This side offers views of the lake's eastern shoreline, salt ponds, and the broader Songkhla Province landscape during final descent. Notable sights include: Songkhla Lake (large shallow water body to the south), salt evaporation ponds (geometric white/pink rectangles along the lake shore), Haad Kaset Beach area (northern lake coast), coastal mangrove zones and agricultural fields of the Songkhla plain.

What factors affect the best window seat at Hat Yai International?

The best window seat at Hat Yai International (HDY) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Songkhla (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.