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

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WS WestJet
7M8
10:35 PM
ADT
8:05 AM+1
BST
5h 30m
50%
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WS73
WS WestJet
7M8
9:58 AM
BST
12:19 PM
ADT
6h 21m
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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
DUB Dublin 7h 50m WS → BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh flights
AMS Amsterdam 8h 35m WS → 6EARBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Edinburgh flights
YUL Montréal 9h 35m ACAVEK → ACUA Montréal (YUL) to Edinburgh flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 9h 55m 4YLHLX → LHLOOS Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Edinburgh flights
MAD Madrid 10h WS → FRIBU2 Madrid (MAD) to Edinburgh flights
BOS Boston 10h 11m AAACDL → B6DL Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h 15m WS → AFAMG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Edinburgh flights
YYZ Toronto 10h 28m ACAFAV → ACWS Toronto (YYZ) to Edinburgh flights
LGW London 10h 45m WS → U2 London (LGW) to Edinburgh flights
BRU Zaventem 11h 20m ACSN → SN Zaventem (BRU) to Edinburgh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Halifax to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,663 mi 5h 30m nonstop +4h ahead

YHZ–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 2,663 miles in approximately 5h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YHZ–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 3 7M8 5h30 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YHZ to EDI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YHZ to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DUB ~7h 50m AMS ~8h 35m YUL ~9h 35m FRA ~9h 55m MAD ~10h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,549
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
YHZ → EDI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
EDI → YHZ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YHZ delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Edinburgh is 4 hours ahead of Halifax.
YHZ: ADT · EDI: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Halifax, it's 10:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
2,663 mi / 4,285 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free for up to 6 months as a Standard Visitor. No eTA or advance authorization is currently required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. Border officers may ask for proof of return travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds. Time spent in the UK does not count toward the Schengen 90-day limit.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YHZ–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Halifax to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance2,663 mi / 4,285 km
Flight time5h 30m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YHZ
Full nameHalifax / Stanfield International Airport
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: EDI
Full nameEdinburgh Airport
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YHZ to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport to Edinburgh Airport take about 5h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 2,663 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YHZ to EDI: 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 Dublin, Amsterdam and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
Edinburgh is 4 hours ahead of Halifax.
Yes, return flights from EDI to YHZ 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 YHZ to EDI

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

YHZ to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YHZ to EDI is about 5 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, Amsterdam and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.