Flying from Reykjavik to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ): What you need to know
Reykjavik's main base, Keflavik International Airport (KEF), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Reykjavik to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).
The average duration of a direct Reykjavik to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight is 4 hours 55 minutes.
Halifax is three hours behind Reykjavik. Halifax Stanfield International Airport is located in Halifax, which runs on the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Reykjavik to YHZ, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Reach your destination without the detour from Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Direct flights from Reykjavik to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) operate from here.
Icelandair is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Reykjavik to Halifax Stanfield International Airport departing from KEF.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between KEF and YHZ is Icelandair.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Reykjavik to YHZ with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Keflavik International Airport (KEF), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between KEF and YHZ include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik, KEF can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
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When it comes to Keflavik International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.96% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
You can arrive at RKV from the centre of Reykjavik in about 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
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76.1% of flights out of Reykjavik International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Have a late flight from Reykjavik to Halifax Stanfield International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near YHZ and be in snooze mode sooner:
Grab a Halifax Stanfield International Airport rental car and discover Halifax and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Hertz and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Reykjavik to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to central Halifax
Halifax Stanfield International Airport to the centre of Halifax is around 27 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
At the moment, ج.م. 19,136 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 30,013. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from Reykjavik to YHZ by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
July is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Reykjavik to Halifax Stanfield International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Reykjavik to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
August is the most popular month for flights from Reykjavik to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ). Visit Halifax in February for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Halifax is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 23ºC. Book your Reykjavik to YHZ flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to Halifax Stanfield International Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 4ºC.
More about Halifax
Once you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Halifax:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada, Silver Sands Beach and The Halifax Public Gardens are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Halifax itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Halifax, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Travel about 161 kilometres north-west to Moncton to check off its popular sights. From Irishtown Nature Park to Centennial Park and Acadian Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 209 kilometres west of Halifax, Saint John is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Reversing Falls, Port Saint John and Stonehammer Geopark.
