Halifax to London (YHZ–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS40
WS WestJet
7M8
11:25 PM
ADT
9:25 AM+1
BST
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS41
WS WestJet
B38M
11:46 AM
BST TN
1:57 PM
ADT
6h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Halifax to London
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,867 mi 6h nonstop +4h ahead 18 1-stop hubs

YHZ–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 2,867 miles in approximately 6h. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YHZ–LGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 3 7M8 6h 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.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YHZ to LGW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YHZ to LGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,060
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
London is 4 hours ahead of Halifax.
YHZ: ADT · LGW: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Halifax, it's 10:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
2,867 mi / 4,613 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 0m.
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.

Getting from LGW

The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.

London Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.

Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.

YHZ–LGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Halifax to London route.
Route details
Distance2,867 mi / 4,613 km
Flight time6h
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: YHZ
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YHZ to LGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport to London Gatwick Airport take approximately 6h. The route covers 2,867 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: WestJet.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from YHZ to LGW. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KEF, JFK, BOS, TPA, BGI, AMS, FRA, DUB, CDG, EDI, MBJ, YYZ, YYT, MCO, LIS, CUN, LHR and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 4 hours ahead of Halifax.
Yes, return flights from LGW 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 LGW

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

YHZ to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YHZ to LGW ranges from 6 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,867 miles (4,613 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 7 hours via KEF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.