When is the Cheapest Time to Fly to Halifax?
The shoulder seasons of March to June and October to mid-December can be good times to pick up cheap flights to Halifax. Last-minute flights are also more likely to pop up during these months, so if you’d like to see the landscape in bloom in the spring or a dazzling autumn display, be sure to search for return flights during the shoulder season.
When is the Best Time to Book your Flight to Halifax?
The best time to book your return flight is around two months before departure. This way, you can benefit from a wide selection of routes and rates from several top airlines. Booking earlier can bring the price down even more, but keep in mind that you may be able to find great bargains on last-minute flights at any time.
Flying to Halifax Stanfield International Airport YHZ
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is located in Enfield and serves the wider Nova Scotia area as well as the provincial capital, Halifax. Located 32 kilometres north of the city, it takes about 30 minutes to reach downtown Halifax by car from the airport. With Netflights, you can easily and efficiently compare direct flights, last minute-flights and indirect flights with one or two stops. Check-in for London-Halifax flights at London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London City. You can find direct flights with Lufthansa, WestJet and Air Canada, or compare all deals on Halifax flights with only one or two stopovers from top airlines, such as Air France, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Flights to Halifax can also be found departing from airports across the United Kingdom, including Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
On Arrival and Getting Around the Airport
With just one passenger terminal at YHZ, it’s an easy airport to navigate; the distance between gates is short, and there are plenty of easily accessible amenities nearby. The common top-rate airport facilities are available, including a wide selection of places to eat and drink, shops (including duty-free), a prayer room and banking services. A children’s play area, meeting zone, free Wi-Fi, special needs centre and information centre are all available to assist travellers. There are also special services for first-time and anxious flyers available.
Getting to the City from Halifax Stanfield International Airport YHZ
A Metro X service connects Halifax International Airport with downtown Halifax; Bus 320 departs every half an hour between 6am and 9am and again from 3pm to 6pm. Outside these times, buses depart every hour. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes and ends in downtown Halifax at Scotia Square. Keep in mind that the service requires exact change. Shuttle buses are also available for hire as are private taxis, which sometimes organise shared rides. Car hire offices are located in the arrivals hall of the airport.
Why Visit Halifax?
Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, Halifax brings the best elements of the wild Nova Scotia beauty into the city and tames it. The provincial capital wisely preserved its colourful, historic buildings. Combined with its location on the second-largest natural harbour in the world, Halifax is a very pretty city. A large university population, creative arts and dining scene make Halifax a great place to visit.
For day trips into the great outdoors, head to the Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park with its three pristine beaches and miles of hiking paths or take a boat to Sable Island to catch a glimpse of wild horses. Gaze out to the great blue yonder at a hip waterside cafe or get a good view of the city from Citadel Hill National Park, the most visited historic site in Canada. St. Paul’s Church is the oldest Protestant church in the country, while the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic celebrates Halifax’s bond with the sea.
Don't Forget Before you Fly
People travelling with a British passport do not need a visa to enter Canada for short periods of time, though travellers will need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) to enter. More information can be found on the official Canadian government website, where you can also submit an online application. You may be required to show proof of an onward or return journey as well as adequate funds for your stay in Canada. You can pick up Canadian dollars from ATMs and currency exchange services inside the airport.
