Air Canada Adds 14 Europe Routes From Eastern Canada
The carrier’s 2026 and 2027 expansion concentrates new and restored European links at Montréal, Toronto and Halifax, with the Airbus A321XLR opening several thinner markets.
Halifax International
IATA: YHZ
ICAO: CYHZ
Halifax International (IATA: YHZ, ICAO: CYHZ) is an airport in Canada. Coordinates: 44.88°N, 63.51°W, local time in the America/Halifax zone. FlyMag has published 8 articles covering Halifax International.
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 |
Latest Articles mentioning Halifax International
Air Canada Express Dash 8 Diverts To Boston After Captain Becomes Incapacitated
An Air Canada Express flight from Newark to Halifax made a safe emergency diversion to Boston on Wednesday after the captain suffered a serious medical…
Air Canada Opens Halifax-Brussels Route In New Atlantic Canada Transatlantic Push
Air Canada has launched a new seasonal nonstop route between Halifax and Brussels, giving Atlantic Canada another direct link to Europe for the summer travel…
WestJet’s 2026 International Expansion Adds Europe, South America And More Sun Flying
WestJet is making 2026 one of the most ambitious international growth years in its history. The Canadian carrier is adding a wide mix of new…
WestJet Opens Halifax-Copenhagen As The 737 MAX Pushes Deeper Into Europe
WestJet has launched a new seasonal nonstop route between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Copenhagen Airport (CPH), adding Denmark to the airline’s expanding transatlantic…
Porter Airlines to Consolidate Crew Bases: Halifax and Thunder Bay Set to Close
Porter Airlines (PD) is preparing to close its crew bases in Halifax (YHZ) and Thunder Bay (YQT) effective May 7, 2026, a consolidation move the…
Halifax’s Transatlantic Takeoff: 13 Nonstops Now Link Stanfield to Europe
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) has quietly become Atlantic Canada’s most dynamic transatlantic gateway. After handling 3.9 million passengers last year (up 11.2% year-over-year) and…
WestJet Launches 7+ Hour 737 MAX 8 Transatlantic Flight to Amsterdam
WestJet has officially inaugurated service between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), marking the airline’s return to the Netherlands and the…