Flying from Melbourne to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Melbourne to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).
Halifax is 14 hours behind Melbourne. Halifax Stanfield International Airport is located in Halifax, which runs on the UTC-3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to YHZ. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Halifax Stanfield International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to YHZ flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving right on cue.
About Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Halifax Stanfield International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near YHZ and get cosy, quick:
Follow your own route with a Halifax Stanfield International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Hertz or Alamo and find adventure across Halifax and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight.
Getting from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to central Halifax
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Halifax. How long it takes to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Currently, Rs207,276 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs429,601. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to YHZ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Melbourne to Halifax Stanfield International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Halifax. August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a Melbourne to YHZ flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Halifax to range from 15ºC to 23ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne 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
Start your Halifax trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada and Silver Sands Beach are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Halifax travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at 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, popular attractions include Irishtown Nature Park, Centennial Park and Acadian Museum.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Canada, consider Saint John, about 209 kilometres west of Halifax. Reversing Falls, Port Saint John and Stonehammer Geopark are key reasons to visit.
