Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
The timezone in Halifax is UTC-3, which is three hours behind London.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LGW to YHZ flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
WestJet is your gateway to exploring Halifax (and perhaps some other great parts of Canada!). Browse the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
WestJet is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between LGW and YHZ:
St. John's International Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Rs50,492 is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs118,012. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LGW to YHZ.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Reserve a hotel close to YHZ if you're catching a late London Gatwick Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Halifax Stanfield International Airport rental car and discover Halifax and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Hertz and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Halifax Stanfield International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to central Halifax
Halifax Stanfield International Airport to the centre of Halifax has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Halifax in February.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport for August if you want to go to Halifax during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 23ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to YHZ in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of Canada
Halifax has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres north-west of Halifax, a trip to Moncton will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Parc Magnetic Hill Estates Park, Tidal Bore and Magnetic Hill Zoo.
If you want to check out another great destination in Canada, head for Sydney, roughly 306 kilometres north-east of Halifax. Cossit House Museum, Membertou Heritage Park and Jost House Museum are the start of reasons to visit.