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

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
KEF Reykjavík 9h 5m AIEKFI → FI Reykjavík (KEF) to Halifax flights
DUB Dublin 9h 10m 6EB6BT → WS Dublin (DUB) to Halifax flights
EDI Edinburgh 9h 19m 6EARBT → WS Edinburgh (EDI) to Halifax flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 9h 20m 6EAFCI → WS Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Halifax flights
LHR London 9h 45m 6EB6BA → A3ACOS London (LHR) to Halifax flights
CPH Copenhagen 9h 48m 6EAMD8 → SKWS Copenhagen (CPH) to Halifax flights
YUL Montréal 9h 53m ACBTKL → ACAVBA Montréal (YUL) to Halifax flights
BRU Zaventem 10h 20m 6EGAKL → ACSN Zaventem (BRU) to Halifax flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 10h 30m 6EA3AI → 4YLHLX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Halifax flights
ZRH Zurich 10h 42m 6EACAI → LXWK Zurich (ZRH) to Halifax flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Amsterdam to Halifax
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,044 mi 7h 10m nonstop -5h behind

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore AMS Routes YHZ Routes AMS Live Flights YHZ Live Flights YHZ Delays
All flights from Halifax (YHZ) Halifax to Amsterdam flights
Carriers on this route

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.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AMS to YHZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
KEF ~9h 5m DUB ~9h 10m EDI ~9h 19m CDG ~9h 20m LHR ~9h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,412
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AMS → YHZ
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
YHZ → AMS
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YHZ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Halifax from Amsterdam

Nearby airports with service to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.
Metric AMS→YHZ BRU→YHZ LGG→YHZ
Distance from AMS – 98 mi 119 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 6 6 1
Flight time 7h 10m 7h 15m 6h 31m
Zaventem (BRU) to Halifax flights · Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) to Halifax flights
Airports within 200 miles of AMS with service to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.
Know before you go

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 gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

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 connectionsAvailable
Origin: AMS
Full nameAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
IATA / ICAOAMS / EHAM
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Passengers/yr66.8M
Elevation-11 ft / -3 m
Destination: YHZ
Full nameHalifax / Stanfield International Airport
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AMS to YHZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport take about 7h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 3,044 miles.
1 airline operates flights from AMS to YHZ: WestJet.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Keflavik, Dublin and Edinburgh.
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.
Nearby alternatives include BRU and LGG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 is about 7 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Keflavik, Dublin and Edinburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaventem (BRU) and Grâce-Hollogne (LGG).