Travelling from Colombo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ): What you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) departing from here.
The timezone in Halifax is UTC-3, which is eight hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Halifax Stanfield International Airport is located in Halifax.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Colombo to YHZ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
With more travellers during peak seasons, aim to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
RML is about 16 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Colombo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Colombo Ratmalana Airport:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). It's a key transfer point for flights from Colombo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) departing Bandaranaike International Airport.
CMB is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Colombo to YHZ flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Bandaranaike International Airport:
75.71% of flights departing Bandaranaike International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Have a late flight from Colombo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near YHZ and turn out the lights sooner:
Pick up a Halifax Stanfield International Airport rental car and explore Halifax and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Hertz and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Colombo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to central Halifax
The centre of Halifax is roughly 27 kilometres from Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
At the moment, Rs174,566 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs337,335. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Colombo to YHZ. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Colombo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Colombo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ). August is the busiest month to travel to Halifax. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in February.
Book a Colombo to YHZ flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Halifax to range from 15ºC to 23ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 4ºC.
More about Halifax
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Halifax right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Colombo to Halifax Stanfield International Airport:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Halifax when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada followed by Silver Sands Beach and The Halifax Public Gardens.
Explore more of Canada
Moncton is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Halifax. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Irishtown Nature Park, Centennial Park and Acadian Museum.
Saint John is another essential stop in Canada and is around 209 kilometres west of Halifax. No trip is complete without dropping by Reversing Falls, Port Saint John and Stonehammer Geopark.
