Icelandair Cuts Halifax From Its Summer 2027 Schedule
Icelandair’s twice-weekly link between Reykjavík and Halifax will end in October 2026, three summers after the carrier restored the route.
Halifax International
IATA: YHZ
ICAO: CYHZ
Halifax International (IATA: YHZ, ICAO: CYHZ) is a regional airport in Canada. Coordinates: 44.88°N, 63.51°W, local time in the America/Halifax zone. The airport is served by 21 airlines, 43 outbound destinations, reaching 16 countries.
Canada
Country
Halifax
Timezone
GMT -4
UTC Offset
44.8850, -63.5143
Coordinates
Airport Information
| Airport Name | Halifax International |
|---|---|
| IATA Code | YHZ |
| ICAO Code | CYHZ |
| Country | Canada (CA) |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
| GMT Offset | -4 |
| Latitude | 44.884960 |
| Longitude | -63.514250 |
| City IATA Code | YHZ |
| Phone | 902-873-4422 |
Airport Network Card
Halifax International (YHZ)
Outbound Routes
43
Inbound Routes
21
Airlines
21
Countries
16
Longest Destination
CPH
5,261 km
Shortest Destination
BOS
665 km
Latest Articles mentioning Halifax International
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