Edinburgh to Halifax (EDI–YHZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS73
WS WestJet
B38M
9:25 AM
BST
11:50 AM
ADT
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS72
WS WestJet
B38M
10:35 PM
ADT
8:05 AM+1
BST
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Edinburgh to Halifax
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,663 mi 6h 25m nonstop -4h behind 18 1-stop hubs

EDI–YHZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 2,663 miles in approximately 6h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EDI–YHZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 3 B38M 6h25
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (3 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, EDI to YHZ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EDI to YHZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
866
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
-4h
Halifax is 4 hours behind Edinburgh.
EDI: BST · YHZ: ADT

When it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh, it's 2:00 PM in Halifax.
Distance & Flight Time
2,663 mi / 4,285 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 25m.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to Canada. The eTA costs CAD 7 (about $5), is processed in minutes (most approved instantly), and is valid for 5 years or until passport expiry, whichever comes first. Apply at canada.ca/eta. Each entry allows stays of up to 6 months. If arriving by land or sea from the US, no eTA is required.

Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. Border officers may ask for proof of onward travel, accommodation, sufficient funds, and ties to the UK. The 6-month stay limit is per entry, and there is no hard annual cap, but frequent extended stays will draw scrutiny. For longer stays, apply for a visitor record extension inside Canada (CAD 100) before the 6 months expire.

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Toronto run about 7 hours 40 minutes, to Vancouver about 9 hours 20 minutes. Air Canada, British Airways, and WestJet operate nonstop service. Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD), trading at roughly 1.36 CAD per $1. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Canada uses the metric system but road speeds are in km/h. A UK driving license is valid for short-term visits in all provinces.

EDI–YHZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edinburgh to Halifax route.
Route details
Distance2,663 mi / 4,285 km
Flight time6h 25m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: YHZ
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EDI to YHZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Edinburgh Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport take approximately 6h 25m. The route covers 2,663 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: WestJet.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from EDI to YHZ. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KEF, HPN, LTN, JFK, CDG, NAS, BOS, YYZ, LAX, FRA, LGW, LHR, EWR, DUB, IAD, PHL, MCO and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Halifax is 4 hours behind Edinburgh.
Yes, return flights from YHZ to EDI 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 EDI to YHZ

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

EDI to YHZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EDI to YHZ ranges from 6 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,663 miles (4,285 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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