Getting Around Halifax
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Halifax Airport information
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Approximate taxi fare: $69 CAD
Located just 30 minutes from downtown Halifax, Halifax Stanfield International Airport serves as Atlantic Canada's center for domestic, regional and international flights. Halifax Stanfield International is the only airport in Atlantic Canada to offer Canada customs services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as well as U.S. pre-clearance. Known for its award-winning customer service and passenger satisfaction, the airport welcomes more than 3.5 million passengers each year and 1,380 weekly flights (peak arrivals and departures). Recognized by the Airports Council International's Airport Service Quality program as one of "the best airports in its class" (under five million passengers)," HSIA is the very first airport in Canada and the tenth airport in the world to have earned the Airports Council International's "Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Assured" industry benchmark of service excellence.
Passengers may travel to Halifax Stanfield International via direct flights from most Canadian cities, as well as such major U.S. cities as New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia. In fact, the airport is located geographically closer to Boston and New York than any other major Canadian city.
Airport amenities include a variety of parking options, shopping, dining and free wireless Internet throughout the facility. The airport is currently undergoing a multi-year improvement program, with several phases already completed. Passengers may access several onsite ground transportation options including Halifax Transit buses for service to Halifax.
Airline carriers serving Halifax Stanfield International Airport include:
Air Canada
Air St. Pierre
Air Transat
American Airlines
Condor
Continental Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Icelandair
Porter Airlines
United Airlines
US Airways
WestJet
Approximate taxi fare: $69 CAD
Located just 30 minutes from downtown Halifax, Halifax Stanfield International Airport serves as Atlantic Canada's center for domestic, regional and international flights. Halifax Stanfield International is the only airport in Atlantic Canada to offer Canada customs services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as well as U.S. pre-clearance. Known for its award-winning customer service and passenger satisfaction, the airport welcomes more than 3.5 million passengers each year and 1,380 weekly flights (peak arrivals and departures). Recognized by the Airports Council International's Airport Service Quality program as one of "the best airports in its class" (under five million passengers)," HSIA is the very first airport in Canada and the tenth airport in the world to have earned the Airports Council International's "Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Assured" industry benchmark of service excellence.
Passengers may travel to Halifax Stanfield International via direct flights from most Canadian cities, as well as such major U.S. cities as New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia. In fact, the airport is located geographically closer to Boston and New York than any other major Canadian city.
Airport amenities include a variety of parking options, shopping, dining and free wireless Internet throughout the facility. The airport is currently undergoing a multi-year improvement program, with several phases already completed. Passengers may access several onsite ground transportation options including Halifax Transit buses for service to Halifax.
Airline carriers serving Halifax Stanfield International Airport include:
Air Canada
Air St. Pierre
Air Transat
American Airlines
Condor
Continental Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Icelandair
Porter Airlines
United Airlines
US Airways
WestJet
Halifax Ground information
Rental Cars
Halifax Stanfield International Airport features car rental counters for Alamo/National, Avis, Budget, Dollar/Thrifty, Enterprise and Hertz, all located in the lower level of the airport parkade.
Limousine and Taxi
Travelers to Halifax may access several limousine and taxi companies outside of the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Travelers should expect to pay about $69 in taxi fare from the airport to downtown Halifax. Limousine and taxi service is readily available for travel within the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Halifax Transit Bus System
The Halifax Transit bus system services Halifax and the surrounding area with 52 conventional routes and 3 regional express routes. An express route from the airport to downtown Halifax is available at a adult fare of $4.25 one way. Halifax Transit also provides community transit with a standard adult bus fare of $2.75 each way; bus and ferry transfers are free. Convention groups of 75+ may utilize Halifax Transit's convention passes, which provide unlimited travel on the bus and Halifax Harbour ferry services for just $10. A minimum of one month's notice is required for production of passes.
Those interested in exploring Halifax's waterfront will enjoy the #29 Barrington bus, which travels from Point Pleasant Park, along parts of Barrington St, Hollis St and Lower Water St. from the Westin and Seaport Market to the Water Street Terminal and Scotia Square with several stops in between.
Halifax Transit Harbour Ferries
Halifax Transit operates two harbour ferry routes, which connect downtown Halifax to Dartmouth at Alderney Landing and Woodside via a 12-minute ride across the water. Started in 1752, the ferry service is the oldest, continuous saltwater ferry service in North America. Today, more than 4,000 daily commuters ride the 495-passenger ferries. Ferry fare is $2.75 each way; bus and ferry transfers are free. Convention groups of 75+ may utilize Halifax Transit's convention passes, which provide unlimited travel on the bus and Halifax Harbour ferry services for just $10. A minimum of one month's notice is required for production of passes.
VIA Rail Canada
The Halifax VIA Rail Canada station is located at 1161 Hollis Street, with ticket counter hours from 9:15 AM to 5:40 PM daily. The Halifax station is served by Via Rail's Montreal-Halifax (Ocean) route, which provides overnight service between Montreal and Halifax six days per week.
Greyhound
The Halifax Greyhound station is located at 1161 Hollis Street. Station hours are seasonal and subject to change.
Acadian Bus Lines
Passengers may board at the Acadian station, located at 1161 Hollis Street, for daily passenger service throughout Halifax and direct service to Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
Halifax Stanfield International Airport features car rental counters for Alamo/National, Avis, Budget, Dollar/Thrifty, Enterprise and Hertz, all located in the lower level of the airport parkade.
Limousine and Taxi
Travelers to Halifax may access several limousine and taxi companies outside of the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Travelers should expect to pay about $69 in taxi fare from the airport to downtown Halifax. Limousine and taxi service is readily available for travel within the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Halifax Transit Bus System
The Halifax Transit bus system services Halifax and the surrounding area with 52 conventional routes and 3 regional express routes. An express route from the airport to downtown Halifax is available at a adult fare of $4.25 one way. Halifax Transit also provides community transit with a standard adult bus fare of $2.75 each way; bus and ferry transfers are free. Convention groups of 75+ may utilize Halifax Transit's convention passes, which provide unlimited travel on the bus and Halifax Harbour ferry services for just $10. A minimum of one month's notice is required for production of passes.
Those interested in exploring Halifax's waterfront will enjoy the #29 Barrington bus, which travels from Point Pleasant Park, along parts of Barrington St, Hollis St and Lower Water St. from the Westin and Seaport Market to the Water Street Terminal and Scotia Square with several stops in between.
Halifax Transit Harbour Ferries
Halifax Transit operates two harbour ferry routes, which connect downtown Halifax to Dartmouth at Alderney Landing and Woodside via a 12-minute ride across the water. Started in 1752, the ferry service is the oldest, continuous saltwater ferry service in North America. Today, more than 4,000 daily commuters ride the 495-passenger ferries. Ferry fare is $2.75 each way; bus and ferry transfers are free. Convention groups of 75+ may utilize Halifax Transit's convention passes, which provide unlimited travel on the bus and Halifax Harbour ferry services for just $10. A minimum of one month's notice is required for production of passes.
VIA Rail Canada
The Halifax VIA Rail Canada station is located at 1161 Hollis Street, with ticket counter hours from 9:15 AM to 5:40 PM daily. The Halifax station is served by Via Rail's Montreal-Halifax (Ocean) route, which provides overnight service between Montreal and Halifax six days per week.
Greyhound
The Halifax Greyhound station is located at 1161 Hollis Street. Station hours are seasonal and subject to change.
Acadian Bus Lines
Passengers may board at the Acadian station, located at 1161 Hollis Street, for daily passenger service throughout Halifax and direct service to Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
