Hat Yai Airport to Sadao border post (to Malaysia)
Private transfer Hat Yai Airport to Sadao border post (to Malaysia): $75 sedan, $90 SUV, $95 van, $145 Alphard — per car, one way. 65 km, about 1 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full); full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Prices checked .
From Hat Yai Airport to the Sadao border post (opposite Bukit Kayu Hitam, Malaysia) it is about 65 km: about 1 hour. Since 11 July 2026 traffic uses the new road between the Sadao CIQ and the Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS. The Thai car and driver stop at the Thai checkpoint: you cross the border on foot or onward by Malaysian transport — the car does not enter Malaysia.
- Distance65 km
- Drive time1 h
- Pricefrom $75
Hat Yai Airport to Sadao border post (to Malaysia): price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Corolla Altis or similar | $75 ≈ ฿2,520 | ≈ 38 | ≈ 25 | — | — |
| SUV up to 4 Toyota Fortuner / Isuzu MU-X or similar | $90 ≈ ฿3,024 | ≈ 45 | ≈ 30 | ≈ 23 | — |
| Van (9) up to 9 Toyota Commuter / Hiace, 9 seats | $95 ≈ ฿3,192 | ≈ 48 | ≈ 32 | ≈ 24 | ≈ 16 |
| Premium (Alphard) up to 5 Toyota Alphard / Majesty, up to 5 | $145 ≈ ฿4,872 | ≈ 73 | ≈ 48 | ≈ 36 | — |
same price day and night, weekdays and weekends · return — price of the reverse route · entrance and boat tickets not included.
The road
Route 4 (Phetkasem Road) south from Hat Yai to Sadao and the CIQ. No tolls.
Good to know
- Fill in the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online before the border; your passport is stamped out on the Thai side and in on the Malaysian side.
- We follow your flight number: the 60 minutes of free waiting start when the plane actually lands.
- Toyota Alphard ($145): captain seats and room for up to 5 people with luggage — the usual choice for families and business travellers who want a quiet, roomy ride. Same driver standard, same inclusions.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, expressway tolls, parking
- English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational English); Russian-speaking driver on request, free when available
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Suvarnabhumi and Phuket airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee, toilets or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideTHA: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational rather than fluent English); Russian-speaking driver on request (free, subject to availability — mostly Pattaya and Phuket)
Hat Yai Airport to Sadao border post (to Malaysia): questions
How much is a private transfer from Hat Yai Airport to Sadao border post (to Malaysia)?
$75 for a sedan (up to 3 people), $90 for an SUV, $95 for a 9-seat van and $145 for a Toyota Alphard — fixed per car, with a name sign, 60 minutes of free waiting after landing and tolls. The same price at any hour.
Where does the driver meet us?
In the arrivals hall of Hat Yai Airport after baggage claim, with your name on a sign. We send the driver’s name and phone the day before.
How do we pay?
Pay 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver — or pay 100% online. Trips under $100 are paid in full online. Full refund if cancelled 24h+ before pickup (multi-day trips: 7+ days before the start).