Zurich to Halifax (ZRH–YHZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WK Edelweiss
359
5:00 PM
CEST
7:05 PM
ADT
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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
LHR London 9h 15m ACB6BA → A3ACLH London (LHR) to Halifax flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 9h 20m AZDEET → 4YLHLX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Halifax flights
BRU Zaventem 9h 40m ACAICX → AC Zaventem (BRU) to Halifax flights
DUB Dublin 10h 15m AIB6EI → WS Dublin (DUB) to Halifax flights
BCN Barcelona 10h 24m ACIBLA → WS Barcelona (BCN) to Halifax flights
EDI Edinburgh 10h 25m LXU2WK → WS Edinburgh (EDI) to Halifax flights
MAD Madrid 10h 37m EYIBJL → WS Madrid (MAD) to Halifax flights
AMS Amsterdam 10h 45m 6EACAI → WS Amsterdam (AMS) to Halifax flights
YUL Montréal 10h 57m LX → ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Halifax flights
LGW London 11h 3m LXU2 → WS London (LGW) to Halifax flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Zurich to Halifax
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,325 mi 7h 5m nonstop -5h behind

ZRH–YHZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 3,325 miles in approximately 7h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–YHZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WK Edelweiss 2 359 7h05 – – –
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – WK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WK (2 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, ZRH to YHZ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to YHZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
LHR ~9h 15m FRA ~9h 20m BRU ~9h 40m DUB ~10h 15m BCN ~10h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,971
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
ZRH → YHZ
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
YHZ → ZRH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
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
-5h
Halifax is 5 hours behind Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · YHZ: ADT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 1:00 PM in Halifax.
Distance & Flight Time
3,325 mi / 5,351 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 5m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Swiss passport holders do not need a visa to enter Canada for stays up to 6 months. An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required before flying to Canada. Apply online at the official Government of Canada site for CAD 7. Processing takes minutes in most cases and the eTA is valid for 5 years or until the passport expires. The eTA is only needed for air travel. Land or sea crossings from the US do not require one.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ZRH

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

Facts

ZRH–YHZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Halifax route.
Route details
Distance3,325 mi / 5,351 km
Flight time7h 5m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 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 ZRH to YHZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport take about 7h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 3,325 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ZRH to YHZ: Edelweiss.
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 London Heathrow, Frankfurt Main and Brussels.
Halifax is 5 hours behind Zurich.
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 ZRH to YHZ

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ZRH to YHZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to YHZ is about 7 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,325 miles (5,351 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Frankfurt Main and Brussels. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.