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  "response": {
    "Key": "HDY-SG",
    "orig": {
      "code": "HDY",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Hat Yai",
      "fullCity": "Hat Yai, Thailand",
      "airport": "Hat Yai Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "SG",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Singapore"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Singapore can I fly to from Hat Yai?",
        "answer": "Singapore is a city-state with one major international airport, Changi. From Hat Yai there are non-stop flights into Singapore Changi Airport. There are no other cities to fly into within Singapore."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Hat Yai to Singapore?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from Hat Yai to Singapore take about 1 hour and 40 minutes. Since Singapore is a city-state, the flight time is the same regardless of which airport you arrive at, and there is no significant difference between eastbound and westbound durations on this short route."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Hat Yai to Singapore?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Hat Yai to Singapore. You can fly directly on Scoot, with a flight time of about 1 hour and 40 minutes. No other airlines currently offer this non-stop route."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Hat Yai to Singapore?",
        "answer": "From Hat Yai to Singapore, Scoot flies non-stop. One-stop options include AirAsia via Kuala Lumpur and Thai Airways via Bangkok."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Hat Yai to Singapore?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Hat Yai to Singapore is typically during the low season from May through September, avoiding the June school break and major holidays like Chinese New Year, Songkran, and year-end festivities. Midweek departures (especially Tuesday and Wednesday) and midday flights tend to offer better value than weekend or late-night options, and booking four to eight weeks ahead usually secures the lowest fares on this short low-cost route.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Singapore?",
        "answer": "Singapore is a city-state, so your entire visit will be within the city of Singapore. Popular areas include the Colonial District for history, Orchard Road for shopping, Marina Bay for modern attractions, Sentosa for beaches and family fun, and Chinatown or Little India for cultural immersion."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Singapore are best to fly into from Hat Yai?",
        "answer": "Singapore has only one international airport, Changi Airport, which receives all flights from Hat Yai. It offers extensive onward connections by MRT, bus, and taxi, and serves as the sole gateway for the entire country."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Singapore?",
        "answer": "Singapore has a consistent tropical climate year-round, so there is no single best season for weather. February to April are slightly drier. The city is busiest and priciest during major holidays like Chinese New Year and the June school holidays. For a balance of manageable crowds and costs, consider visiting in May or late September to early November outside of peak events."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Hat Yai Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Hat Yai International Airport is about 9 km east of downtown, reachable in roughly 15–20 minutes by taxi or ride‑share, which are the most convenient and popular options. Metered taxis and app‑based services like Grab are readily available and cost‑effective for door‑to‑door service. Public minibuses and shared songthaews run along Highway 4135 and offer a cheaper alternative, though they are less frequent and can be slower. Driving and parking at the airport is also an option, with short‑ and long‑term lots near the terminal.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "article_lookup"
        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hat%20Yai",
            "title": "Hat Yai",
            "time_published": "2026-04-29T11:42:12Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hat%20Yai%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Hat Yai International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-22T18:55:43Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hat_Yai_International_Airport",
            "title": "Hat Yai International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T04:02:57Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hat_Yai",
            "title": "Hat Yai",
            "time_published": "2026-06-07T01:43:28Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Thailand",
            "title": "Transport in Thailand",
            "time_published": "2026-01-23T20:25:44Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      }
    }
  }
}