Flying from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ): What you need to know
London is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
6 hours 50 minutes is the average duration of a direct London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight.
Halifax is four hours behind London. Halifax Stanfield International Airport is located in Halifax, which is in the UTC-4 timezone.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ). Choose from 7 direct services every week. Air Canada operates a 9am departure between LHR and YHZ.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to YHZ.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) are available from here.
Air Canada is a leading airline that offers direct flights from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport leaving from LHR.
The top choice among passengers flying between LHR and YHZ is Air Canada.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 70.0% of its services reaching their destination on time.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to YHZ departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
78% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Catching a flight out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) plane tickets can be booked from here.
WestJet has direct flights from London to YHZ departing from LGW. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and arrive at your destination in a single stretch.
WestJet ranks number one in bookings on the LGW to YHZ route.
The most reliable carrier is WestJet. Its London Gatwick Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flights land as scheduled 75.0% of the time.
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and YHZ:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
St John's International Airport (YYT)
LGW is about 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to YHZ flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 82% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Searching for a plane ticket from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) with a stop or two can offer you more choice of departure times and access to lower fares. When departing from London Stansted Airport (STN), here's where you can make a pit stop at on the way to YHZ:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near London Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving on time, STN is a reliable starting point for any journey.
About Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Consider booking a hotel near YHZ if you have a late flight from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Choose one of these options and end the night sooner:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight.
Getting from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to central Halifax
Central Halifax is around 40 kilometres from Halifax Stanfield International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
R 3,899 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. A return flight starts at R 8,185. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Lock in cheap flights from London to YHZ by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ). August is when most people visit Halifax. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in January.
The warmest month in Halifax is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your London to YHZ plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport in February when temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Halifax
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Halifax right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from London to Halifax Stanfield International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada, Silver Sands Beach and Halifax Public Gardens are popular attractions which should be on any good Halifax itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Halifax, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Travel around 161 kilometres northwest to Moncton to check off its popular sights. From Irishtown Nature Park to Centennial Park and Acadian Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Saint John is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 209 kilometres west of Halifax. No journey is complete without a visit to Reversing Falls, Irving Nature Park and New Brunswick Museum.