Transfer to/from - Halifax international airport (YHZ)

 

Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Halifax international airport (YHZ)

Transportation

 

Ride-sharing

Uber vehicles can be boarded on Silver Dart Drive, the lower road, south of the bus stop. The fare to downtown Halifax is $60.00-70.00.

Turo services are also available. These vehicles can be located in the parking lot outside the airport.

Bus

Regional Express line 320 from Halifax Transit (Tel 311 / +1 902 480 8000) connects the airport to downtown Halifax in about 40 minutes, via Fall River, the Bridge Terminal and Scotia Square. It operates every 30 minutes from 5:45 am to 0:15 am. The fare is $4.25.

Maritime Bus (Tel +1 800 575 1807) has services to various locations within the Maritime Provinces.

Operators are also available to provide transportation to various destinations such as Sydney, Annapolis Valley, Yarmouth, Truro and Prince Edward Island, among others:

- Transit Cape Breton (Tel +1 902 539 8124)
- Handi-Trans (Tel +1 902 539 4336)
- Kings Transit (Tel +1 902 678 7310)
- Alternative Routes Travel (Tel +1 902 880 4918)
- Bluenose Transit (Tel +1 902 375 3222)
- Ambassatours Gray Line (Tel +1 902 420 1015)
- Coach Atlantic (Tel +1 800 575 1807)
- Tri-Star Charters (Tel +1 902 742 2900)
- Ceilidh Shuttle (Tel +1 902 794 1122)
- Island & East Coast Shuttle (Tel +1 902 842 0441)
- Annapolis Valley Travel (Tel +1 902 824 3131)
- Transport de Clare (Tel +1 902 769 2477)
- Cape Breton Shuttle (Tel +1 902 849 9987)
- Transit Cape Breton (Tel +1 902 539 8124)
- Drifty (Tel +1 902 817 7810)
- Ocean Wave Shuttle (Tel +1 902 578 1252)
- Blue Water Shuttle (Tel +1 902 270 2071)
- Straightline Shuttle (Tel +1 902 320 0105)

Rent a Car

 

Taxi

Taxi ranks are located outside the Arrivals area. Travel time to downtown Halifax is 30-40 minutes and costs, depending on the destination, around $70.00. Some of the companies available are Affordable Taxi (Tel +1 902 225 7430), Air Rider (Tel +1 902 488 7773), Bob's Taxi (Tel +1 902 818 5000), Casino Taxi (Tel +1 902 478 0626), Maritime Taxi (Tel +1 902 830 5339), Satellite Taxi (Tel +1 902 877 9987), Yellow Cab (Tel +1 902 455 7575).
 
 

Latest updates: June 29, 2024

Transportation Tips to/from the airport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.
 
 1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening.
 
If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time.
 
If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications.
 
If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.
 
 2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive.
 
Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff.
 
It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver.
 
On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.
 
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