Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Halifax is UTC-3, which is five hours behind Helsinki.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to YHZ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between HEL and YHZ include:
Keflavik International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Right now, ر.ق. 1,138 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 2,129. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HEL to YHZ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from HEL to YHZ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 60.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near HEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near YHZ instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Halifax Stanfield International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Hertz or Alamo to explore Halifax and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Halifax Stanfield International Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to central Halifax
Halifax Stanfield International Airport to central Halifax has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Halifax based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Halifax, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 23ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to YHZ in February. Average temperatures are between -11ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
Halifax is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Halifax, a visit to Moncton will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Parc Magnetic Hill Estates Park, Tidal Bore and Magnetic Hill Zoo.
Sydney is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 306 kilometres north-east of Halifax. No journey is complete without a visit to Cossit House Museum, Membertou Heritage Park and Jost House Museum.
