Airport Name
Halifax International Airport
Airport Location
The airport is located 21 miles north of Halifax.
Terminals
1
IATA Code
YHZ
Telephone
902 873 4422
Airport Overview
Halifax Robert L. Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is located 22 miles (35km) from Halifax city center. It is Canada’s seventh-busiest airport, serving more than 3.5 million passengers each year. Flights to Halifax International arrive from across Canada, the US and Europe.
Since 1998, extensive construction has been underway, including runway renovations and terminal and car park expansions. Efforts are also being focused on improving the aesthetics of the airport with an observation deck and terminal upgrades. Perhaps one of the most significant enhancements at the airport is its new pre-clearance area, which saves travelers a lot of time when boarding a flight to the US.
Currently in the seventh and final phase of its Airport Restoration Program, Halifax International will see taxiway and aircraft apron renovations in 2011. Delays are to be expected, but the program will soon have the airport in better shape than ever.
Terminal Transfer
Halifax Stanfield International has one terminal building with three levels, namely the Lower Level, which houses the car park; the Main Level, consisting of the international arrivals and departures areas, the lobby, security screening room and retail and food outlets; and the Departures Level, comprising US departures, check-in and security screening. All areas are accessible by foot.
Getting into Town
Taxi: Taxis charge a fixed fee of CA$53 for a trip to Halifax city center, and can be pre-ordered at no additional charge. Travel time to Halifax City is 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic.
Bus: There is no public bus service from the airport, but Airbus runs a shuttle service to hotels in the area, as well as to Halifax Regional Municipality’s Metro Transit. Fare is CA$19.50 (one-way).
Car Parking
Short-term parking rates for lots P1, P2, P3 and P4 are CA$4 per hour, with a maximum daily rate of CA$18, while long-term parking in the Park n Fly car park costs CA$12 per day and CA$60 per week. There are also hourly car parks (in P1 and P2) charging CA$4 per hour with no daily limit. You can’t book a spot in advance – parking is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Information Desks
There is an information center on the Main Level in the domestic arrivals area.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: ATMs, banks, currency exchange and a post office are available to passengers.
Luggage: There is short-term luggage storage (up to 24 hours) which costs CA$1.50-4 depending on the size of the item. For lost luggage queries, contact the airline.
Conference and business: There are no conference rooms at Halifax International, however several hotels nearby – Quality Inn Halifax Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Halifax Airport and Holiday Inn Express – feature fully-equipped conference facilities. There are basic business facilities, specifically three sets of quadruple workstations with modem-equipped pay phones, in the departures lounge of the terminal building.
Shopping: There aren’t many shopping outlets at Halifax International, although what’s there caters to all budgets. Head to the Everything Under CA$20 Boutique for fashion items and accessories where, as the name implies, everything costs under CA$20. Visit Roots for a selection of women’s wear, go to Travel and Leisure for essential travel items such as maps and travel guides, and get games and clothes for the kids at Kids Works. For books, magazines and newspapers, visit Relay Books, and for all your electronic gadgets make your way to Tech and Go.
Food and drink: Places to grab a quick bite include Burger King, Starbucks, Brisket Deli and Tim Hortons. Maritime Ale House offers a full drink and meal menu, as do Legends Nova Scotia Lounge and Beaches Bar and Café, while Booster Juice provides freshly squeezed juices and healthy snacks, as well as vegetarian options.
Other facilities: There’s a chapel, children’s playground and greeters booth, as well as a massage stand at gate 20 and a number of snack and beverage vending machines located throughout the terminal.
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.
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