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Halifax Stanfield International Airport Guide (YHZ)
Airport info
Code:
YHZ
No. of terminals:
1
Dialling code:
+1
Timezone:
GMT -3:00
Address:
1 Bell Boulevard, Enfield, Nova Scotia, B2T 1K2, Canada
Location:
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is situated 35km (22 miles) north of central Halifax.
Telephone:
(902) 873 4422.
The main airport in Canada’s Nova Scotia province, Halifax Stanfield International Airport operates both domestic and international flights. Our Halifax Stanfield International Airport guide provides information on how to get to the airport, where to stay nearby and on-site facilities.
Airport news:
Extensions to the runway were completed in late 2012.
Information:
A Tourism Nova Scotia Visitor Information Centre (tel: (902) 873 1223; www.novascotia.com) is located on the main level, in Domestic Arrivals. Volunteer assistants are available throughout the airport to help passengers with a range of queries.
Email address:
info@hiaa.ca
Website:
www.hiaa.ca Driving directions:
Halifax Stanfield International Airport can be reached from Highway 102, when heading north out of Halifax. Take exit 6 off the highway and follow the signs to the airport.
Public Transport
Public transport road:
Bus: MetroX (www.halifax.ca/metrotransit) bus 320 links the airport to central Halifax. The journey takes around 55 minutes and a one-way fare is C$3.25.
Shuttle: Maritime Bus (tel: 1 800 575 1807; www.maritimebus.com) runs express shuttle services to various destinations in Nova Scotia, including an express service to Halifax (journey time: 50 minutes; fare: C$12.25).
Shuttle: A number of shuttle services operate routes to various destinations in Nova Scotia. Further details are available from the Tourism Nova Scotia information booth (tel: (902) 873 1223).
Taxi: Taxi and limousine services are available from in front of Domestic Arrivals. Fares to central Halifax start at around C$63. Among the operators is Casino (tel: (902) 429 6666; www.casinotaxi.ns.ca) and Yellow Cab (tel: (902) 420 0000; yellowcabltd.ca).
Terminal facilities
Money:
Bureau de change and travel insurance facilities are available at the Travelex Canada booth on the main level of the terminal. There are also ATMs on this level as well as within the departures area.
Communication:
Telephones with internet access are situated throughout the departure lounges, while dedicated internet kiosks are positioned throughout the terminal. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the terminal building. Postal services can be found at the Travelex Canada booth.
Food:
There is a wide selection of fast-food outlets, cafés and snack bars both pre- and post-security within the terminal, including licensed bars and pubs.
Shopping:
The shops at Halifax Stanfield International Airport are mostly located on the main level and in the departures area, although there is a convenience store in Arrivals. The options include a gift shop, local crafts retailer, seafood shop and a liquor store. Duty-free shopping is also available in the departures area.
Luggage:
A left-luggage service is located in the hallway in the ‘Centre Tunnel’ entrance to the airport. The 24-hour Lost Property Office (within the Security Office) can also be found in this concourse.
Other:
There is a chapel located on the mezzanine level. Children's play areas are located throughout the departure lounge area.
Airport facilities
Conference and business:
Fax and other services are available at Travelex Canada, on the main level of the terminal. There are no meeting or conference facilities at the airport; meeting rooms for up to 150 delegates are available in the Quality Inn Halifax Airport (tel: (902) 873 3000; www.airporthotelhalifax.com).
Disabled facilities:
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is wheelchair accessible and has barrier-free access. Other facilities include TDD telephones, reserved parking and lifts between floors. Passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline prior to travelling.
Car parking:
Short- and medium-term parking is available a short distance from the terminal in covered and open-air car parks respectively. Long-term parking is available in ‘park ‘n’ fly’ open-air car parks, which are linked to the terminal by a free shuttle service. Further information is available from Parking Services (tel: (tel: (902) 873 2588)
Car rental:
Car hire companies Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty are all represented at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Their desks are located in the Domestic Arrivals hall and the pick-up and drop-off area is in the covered car park opposite the terminal.
Hotels
Boasting both indoor and outdoor pools as well as a gym, the 156-room Quality Inn Halifax Airport is just three minutes by free 24-hour shuttle from the airport terminal. The property is also a good option for business guests, with free Wi-Fi, a business centre and conference facilities.
Located around 4km (2.5 miles) from Halifax Stanfield International Airport, this mid-range hotel offers a free 24-hour shuttle service that is contactable by courtesy telephone in the arrivals area. Among its facilities are a fitness room and pool, on-site convenience store and a grill-style restaurant.
The Holiday Inn Express Halifax Airport offers a good value alternative to other hotels in the neighbourhood. It offers an indoor pool, fitness centre and has a fully equipped business centre.
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