Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Halifax is UTC-3, which is three hours behind London.
Flights from LHR to YHZ start at 09:00 — the first with Air Canada. The latest departure is at 12:40 with Air Canada. In total, you can take your pick of ten weekly London Heathrow Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your LHR to YHZ flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Air Canada offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Halifax — and maybe even more of Canada if you have time.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air Canada.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier offering LHR to YHZ flights, with 75.41% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and YHZ:
Dublin Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight is 196 €. A return ticket right now is 392 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from LHR to YHZ by booking nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
August is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LHR to YHZ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near LHR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YHZ instead:
Grab a Halifax Stanfield International Airport rental car and explore Halifax and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Hertz and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Halifax Stanfield International Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to central Halifax
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Halifax. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Halifax in February.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Halifax, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to YHZ in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Halifax has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Halifax, a visit to Moncton will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Parc Magnetic Hill Estates Park, Tidal Bore and Magnetic Hill Zoo.
Sydney is another standout destination in Canada and is around 306 kilometres north-east of Halifax. No trip is complete without experiencing Cossit House Museum, Membertou Heritage Park and Jost House Museum.
