Amsterdam to Halifax (AMS–YHZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS71
WS WestJet
7M8
1:00 PM
CEST
3:10 PM
ADT
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS70
WS WestJet
B38M
11:50 PM
ADT
11:00 AM+1
CEST
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Amsterdam to Halifax
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 3,044 mi 7h 10m nonstop -5h behind 31 1-stop hubs

AMS–YHZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 3,044 miles in approximately 7h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AMS–YHZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 6 7M8 7h10
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AMS to YHZ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AMS to YHZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,516
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Halifax is 5 hours behind Amsterdam.
AMS: CEST · YHZ: ADT

When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 1:00 PM in Halifax.
Distance & Flight Time
3,044 mi / 4,898 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 10m.
Visa & Entry

Dutch passport holders enter Canada visa-free for stays up to 6 months. An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required before boarding and costs CAD 7. The eTA is valid for 5 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. Processing is usually within minutes.

Getting to AMS

Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.

Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.

AMS–YHZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Amsterdam to Halifax route.
Route details
Distance3,044 mi / 4,898 km
Flight time7h 10m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: AMS
IATA / ICAOAMS / EHAM
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Passengers/yr66.8M
Elevation-11 ft / -3 m
Destination: YHZ
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AMS to YHZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport take approximately 7h 10m. The route covers 3,044 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: WestJet.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from AMS to YHZ. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YQX, LTN, KEF, JFK, PLS, BOS, FRA, MIA, TPA, NAS, BGI, MCO, MBJ, SFO, LAX, PUJ, EWR, YEG, CUN, LGW, CDG, LHR, EDI, DUB, YYZ, YUL, IAD, PHL, ORD, YVR and YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Halifax is 5 hours behind Amsterdam.
Yes, return flights from YHZ to AMS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AMS to YHZ

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AMS to YHZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AMS to YHZ ranges from 7 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,044 miles (4,898 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via YQX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.