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Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).

Airport taxis & transfers to Halifax and Nova Scotia

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Where you can fly non-stop from Halifax Stanfield International Airport, and who flies there.

Direct destinations12 direct destinations
DestinationAirlinesFlight time
Montréal Trudeau YULAir Canada · Porter Airlines1h 45m
Boston BOSAir Canada · American Airlines1h 45m
St. John’s YYTAir Canada · Porter Airlines1h 50m
Ottawa YOWAir Canada · Porter Airlines2h 00m
Newark EWRAir Canada · United Airlines2h 05m
New York LaGuardia LGAAmerican Airlines · Delta Air Lines2h 05m
Toronto Pearson YYZAir Canada · WestJet · Porter Airlines · Flair Airlines2h 10m
Philadelphia PHLAmerican Airlines2h 15m
Orlando MCOAir Canada · WestJet · Air Transat · Porter Airlines3h 45m
Cancún CUNAir Canada · WestJet · Air Transat5h 05m

Typical non-stop block times, rounded. Routes and airlines change with the season — check current schedules with the airline before you book. Last reviewed 2026-08.

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Getting here

Getting to and from Halifax Airport

Every way to reach downtown Halifax and the rest of Nova Scotia — taxi, private transfer, shuttle bus, car rental and parking. YHZ sits about 35 km (a 35–40 min drive) from downtown Halifax.

Taxi & Transfer

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Shuttle & Bus

MetroX Route 320 city bus and private shuttles to downtown Halifax and Dartmouth

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Car Rental

Rental desks inside the terminal — the easiest way to explore Nova Scotia

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Parking

Short- and long-stay parking next to the terminal, book online

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Airport transfer

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Halifax Stanfield at a glance.

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Frequently asked questions.

Is this the official website of Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)?

No. airporthalifaxtaxi.com is an independent, unofficial travellers’ guide. We are not Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), its operator, an airline or a government authority, and we are not affiliated with or endorsed by any of them. For official matters — flight status, lost property, accessibility or complaints — use the airport’s own website or contact your airline.

How far is Halifax Stanfield Airport from downtown Halifax?
About 35 km north of the city centre, roughly a 30–40 minute drive depending on traffic and weather.
How do I get from the airport into Halifax?
By licensed taxi or limo at a set rate, a pre-booked private transfer, a rental car, a hotel shuttle, or the Halifax Transit public bus. There is no train to the airport.
What currency is used at Halifax Airport?
The Canadian dollar (CAD). Cards are widely accepted, and ATMs are available in the terminal.
Is there a public bus to Halifax Stanfield Airport?
Yes. Halifax Transit runs a public bus between the airport and the city. It is the budget option, with limited frequency and limited luggage space.