Travelling from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ): what you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), you'll have a good choice of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Expect to be in the air for 6 hours 57 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
The timezone in Halifax is UTC-3, which is 3 hours behind London. Halifax Stanfield International Airport is located in Halifax.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), with 10 direct services every week. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to YHZ is the 09:00 Air Canada service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 12:40 with Air Canada.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from London to YHZ. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can hop on a direct flight from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Book your direct flight from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport with Air Canada. This leading airline operates services from LHR.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from London to YHZ. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
From the centre of London, LHR is around 31 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to get there.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) offers nonstop flights from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).
From LGW, direct flights from London to YHZ can be booked with Air Canada.
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from London to YHZ, take things easy in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
About Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Consider booking a hotel near YHZ if you're taking a late flight from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to central Halifax
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Halifax. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 29 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 9 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport is $279. The cheapest price for a return flight is $647. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
You're more likely to find flight tickets from London to YHZ if you book 11 months before takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this route are typically at their lowest.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for tickets from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
August is the busiest month for flights from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Halifax in February when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Halifax. August is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from London to YHZ during then and you can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 23ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport in February when temperatures average between -11ºC and 4ºC.
More about Halifax
Once you've booked your flight from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Halifax:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 and The Halifax Public Gardens are must-do's during your Halifax adventure.
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