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Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is the main gateway to downtown Halifax and Nova Scotia's coastal and regional destinations. Compare transfer options to Halifax, Dartmouth, the South Shore, and nearby areas, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Halifax Stanfield International Airport
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is the main international airport serving Halifax and Nova Scotia. Opened in 1960, it has grown into Atlantic Canada's principal air gateway for domestic, transborder and international travel.
Located in Enfield, about 35 km north of downtown Halifax, the airport connects the city and surrounding region with destinations across Canada, the United States and Europe. Its single terminal building serves domestic, US and international flights through a three-level layout.
The airport is linked to Halifax by road, MetroX bus Route 320, taxis, private transfers and car rental, making onward travel to the city centre and nearby communities convenient.
With restaurants, shops, free Wi-Fi, an observation deck and accessibility services, the airport provides practical facilities for both leisure and business travelers arriving in Nova Scotia.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Halifax Stanfield International Airport operates a single passenger terminal with three main levels. The main level handles check-in and arrivals, the upper level contains departure gates and security screening, and the lower level provides access to ground transportation and parking. Domestic, US transborder, and international flights all use the same terminal building.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Halifax Stanfield International Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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