Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Halifax is UTC-3, which is four hours behind Zurich.
Give yourself enough time to make your ZRH to YHZ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
At the moment, C$458 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$723. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ZRH to YHZ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Zurich Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Of the flights that depart from Zurich Airport, 69.02% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a stress-free start by staying near ZRH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
If you're coming in on a late Zurich Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near YHZ:
Explore without limits with a Halifax Stanfield International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Hertz or Alamo and see more of Halifax and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Halifax Stanfield International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to central Halifax
From Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Halifax is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Halifax in February.
Before locking in your flight from Zurich Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Halifax, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to YHZ in February. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Halifax, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Journey about 177 kilometres north-west to Moncton to check off its top attractions. From Parc Magnetic Hill Estates Park to Tidal Bore and Magnetic Hill Zoo, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Sydney is another essential stop in Canada and is around 306 kilometres north-east of Halifax. No journey is complete without dropping by Cossit House Museum, Membertou Heritage Park and Jost House Museum.