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- To downtownHalifax Transit Regional Express 320 from the bus depot outside Arrivals to Scotia Square, about 35 min. $4.75 cash (exact change) or HFXGO app; every 30 min weekdays, hourly weekends. No taxi flat rate under $68.details
- Uber / LyftExit Arrivals by the Ground Transportation booth, turn right and follow "Rideshare" signs to the marked spaces on the curb. One terminal, one pickup area.details
- NursingOne nursing room, before security on the main level between the food court and Connected Coffee. Open 24 h, four rocking chairs, sink, changing table. Nothing after security.details
- LoungesNone open. The only lounge, Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, is closed for renovation from October 2025 to early 2027. No Plaza Premium or Priority Pass lounge here.details
Getting to and from the airport 14
Halifax Transit Regional Express 320 (Airport–Fall River) to downtownBus Halifax Transit stop at the bus depot on the ground-transportation curb outside Arrivals; follow "Bus" signs
About 35 min to Scotia Square via Fall River Park & Ride and Bridge Terminal (Dartmouth). Luggage allowed; all buses accessible. Older guides quoting $3.50 or $4.25 are out of date.
Taxi and airport car service standTaxi / limo Curbside outside Arrivals; the Ground Transportation desk in Arrivals can direct you
Fares are the maximum the driver may charge. Milesopedia and Dalhousie still quote $63 to downtown, which predates the current table. Shared rides sometimes available; ask at the desk.
Pre-arranged taxi and limoTaxi / limo Pre-arranged Taxi/Limo lane on the Arrivals curb, separate from the walk-up taxi stand
Must be booked before you land; the airport lists licensed providers in a PDF on its taxis page. Useful outside peak hours or for accessible vehicles.
Maritime BusIntercity bus Bus depot outside Arrivals (stop location not specified by the airport; ask at the Ground Transportation desk)
Intercity coach to 40+ Maritime stops including Truro, New Glasgow, Sydney, Moncton and Fredericton. Must book in advance — the bus only stops for booked passengers. The old Halifax Airport Express shuttle no longer runs.
Regional shuttles (South Shore, Valley, Pictou, Yarmouth)Shuttle Pre-booked; pickup at the Arrivals curb or hotel-shuttle lane at the bus depot
Tourism Nova Scotia lists CSI Transfers (Yarmouth), SaltWind (Lunenburg/Mahone Bay), Jerry's and Compass (Pictou County), Maple Valley Cabs (Annapolis Valley), Transport de Clare, Drifty. Book ahead; Visitor Info Centre 902-873-1223 can help.
On-site car rental countersCar rental Lower level of the parkade; follow "Rental Cars" signs from Arrivals
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar/Thrifty, Enterprise, Hertz, National. Rental car return is signed separately on the parkade approach. Hours not published.
Hotel and off-site parking shuttlesShuttle Bus depot outside Arrivals, in signed, designated lanes (moved here from the old curb spots)
Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Quality Inn and Comfort Inn nearby run airport shuttles; call the hotel to confirm pickup. Park'N Fly shuttle also loads here.
Park'N Fly shuttleShuttle Bus depot outside Arrivals; lot is at 668 Barnes Drive
10–15 min each way; allow extra time. Accessible shuttle available.
Standby (cell phone) lotCell phone lot Beside Tim Hortons at 311 Bell Blvd; follow "Standby Lot" signs from Bell Blvd or from the passenger pick-up area
Maximum 45 min wait, first come first served. Driver waits for your call, exits right onto Bell Blvd and pulls up at Passenger Pick Up. Milesopedia's "20 minutes" is wrong per the airport.
Passenger drop-off and pick-up curbCurb Drop-off is in front of check-in; first curb area for domestic/international, second for direct U.S. flights. Pick-up is the signed "Passenger Pick Up" area outside Arrivals.
Quick stops only; unattended vehicles are ticketed and towed. Accessible drop-off and pick-up spaces are on the same curb.
Hourly and daily parking (parkade)Parking Covered parkade beside the terminal; hourly on level P1, general parking P1–P3, reserved on P1 South. Pedway to the terminal.
EV charging on all parkade levels. Book online for a discount.
Driving to HalifaxDriving Airport is at Exit 6 off Highway 102, about 35 km north of Halifax
Allow 30–40 min to downtown outside rush hour. Address for navigation is 747 Bell Boulevard, Goffs (Enfield area).
Nothing matches where you are — ground transport is all before security.
Between terminals 3
U.S. preclearance (CBP)Policy U.S. check-in and CBP preclearance on the second level, above Arrivals; separate U.S. departure gates and holdroom beyond
Order is check-in, bag drop, CATSA security, then CBP. You land in the U.S. as a domestic passenger. Eligible U.S. citizens can use facial-recognition Enhanced Passenger Processing. NEXUS/Global Entry speed the line.
Connecting at HalifaxPolicy Single terminal; domestic and international gates share one pier. Arriving international passengers clear CBSA via Primary Inspection Kiosks, then re-clear security.
Use the CanBorder eDeclaration app to pre-fill your declaration. Connecting onward to the U.S. means going up to the second-level U.S. hall before 4:30 pm. EU duty-free liquids in sealed STEB bags are allowed through.
Verified Traveller / NEXUS screening lanePolicy Security screening checkpoint, second level
For NEXUS, Global Entry and other CATSA Verified Traveller groups. Keep laptops and liquids in the bag.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Families and nursing 6
Nursing room Main level, before security, between the food court and Connected Coffee (the kids page says Starbucks, which is no longer listed). RBC ATM is next to it.
Four soft rocking chairs, sink, changing table, dimmed lighting. The only dedicated nursing space; none after security, no Mamava pods. Nursing is welcome anywhere in the terminal.
Children's play areaPlay area Domestic/International Departures, between gates 14 and 15
Aviation-themed climbing equipment. Unsupervised; parents stay with children. Serves the shared domestic/international gate pier.
Universal (family / accessible) washroomsFamily washroom One private universal washroom at each washroom block — Domestic/International Check-In, U.S. Check-In, Food Court/Centre Court, Domestic Arrivals, International Arrivals, and departures gates 12, 16, 20 and 23
Each has an emergency call system. All regular washrooms are wheelchair accessible. The airport does not list adult-size changing tables.
Baby food and formula through securityPolicy Security screening
With a child under 2 you may carry baby food, milk, formula, water and juice over 100 ml; powdered formula up to 350 ml total. Show them to the screening officer. CATSA rules, not the airport's.
Family and Accessible screening linePolicy Security screening
CATSA's Family and Accessible Line has officers who give extra time and help with belongings. Ask at the checkpoint whether it is open; Halifax's own page does not list it.
Printable travel activity sheetKids resource Download from the Flying with Kids page before you travel
Colouring, maze and kid-written travel tips. Familiarization tours of the airport can also be arranged for nervous young flyers via [email protected].
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Lounges 1
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (closed for renovation)Airline lounge After security in the domestic/international gate area. Closed 1 October 2025 to about early 2027; the airport does not publish the gate.
- Closed to everyone until reopening
- When open: Air Canada / Star Alliance business class, Star Alliance Gold, Aeroplan 50K+, Aeroplan premium co-brand cards
Reopens nearly double the size with a full bar. No other lounge exists at YHZ — Plaza Premium, Priority Pass, DragonPass and Amex have no Halifax location. Prince of Travel places it "near Gate 54", unconfirmed.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Accessibility 10
Curbside mobility assistance (departing)Mobility assistance Four Mobility Assistance Phones along the pick-up/drop-off curb and at the bus depot
Airport staff help from curb to check-in. From check-in to the gate, and gate to baggage carousel, assistance is your airline's job; tell them when booking.
Mobility assistance (arriving)Mobility assistance Mobility Assistance Phones next to the Ground Transportation booth in public Arrivals
Airport staff help from Arrivals to your vehicle pickup. Airline handles aircraft to baggage carousel.
Electric mobility device chargingCharging Arrivals near the Ground Transportation booth; Domestic/International Departures by gate 20; U.S. Departures near the washrooms
Hearing loopsHearing loop All domestic, international and U.S. check-in counters, all gates, volunteer booths, the Tourism Nova Scotia Visitor Information Centre and the Ground Transportation booth
Look for the ear-and-T symbol and switch your hearing aid or cochlear implant to the T (telecoil) setting.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyardProgramme Request online in advance; mailed free. No in-terminal pickup point is listed.
Signals to staff that you may need extra time or help. Airport's own request form is for NS, NB and PEI residents; lanyards from any other Sunflower airport are recognised.
Aira remote visual guidanceVisual assistance Anywhere in the terminal via the Aira Explorer app
Live agent describes surroundings over your phone camera. Choose "use Aira as a Guest for FREE" on first open. Agents available 6 am–6 pm Pacific (10 am–10 pm Atlantic).
Accessible taxisGround transport Ask at the Ground Transportation desk in Arrivals; taxis load curbside outside Arrivals
Accessible vehicles are part of the regular fleet; describe your needs at the desk. Booking ahead is recommended. Route 320 buses are all accessible.
TJ's Driving Service and Access-A-BusGround transport Pre-arranged pickup; meet at the curb outside Arrivals
TJ's runs wheelchair-accessible taxis and buses that take non-folding mobility aids; book 24 h ahead at 902-441-9100. Halifax Transit Access-A-Bus requires registration via halifax.ca.
Autism Aviators and familiarization toursProgramme Arrange in advance by email to [email protected]
With Autism Nova Scotia, rehearses check-in, security, departures and boarding. Familiarization tours are open to anyone who wants to see the airport before flying.
Accessible parking and pedwayParking Accessible stalls near entrances and elevators in every lot and on every parkade level; two accessible EV spaces in the parkade's southeast corner on P1 and P4
Covered, lit pedway links the parkade to the terminal. Accessible shuttle runs between the terminal and the Park'N Fly lot.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Rest, showers, quiet 3
Worship Centre (non-denominational)Prayer / quiet room Second floor of the terminal, before security; the airport gives no room number. Sleeping in Airports calls it the mezzanine level.
Quiet room for prayer or reflection. No dedicated sensory room or nap area exists at YHZ.
Observation deckQuiet space In the food court, before security, reached by the elevators
Watch the airfield; usually quiet and dimly lit. Good spot to see someone off or wait for an arrival.
Showers, gym and pool (Alt Hotel only)Gym / showers Alt Hotel, connected by the covered walkway; fitness centre on the hotel's main floor, indoor pool
No public showers anywhere in the terminal and no open lounge with showers.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Pets and service animals 4
Outdoor service animal / pet relief areaPet relief area Outside the front of the terminal, across Silver Dart Drive between the parkade and the Alt Hotel. From inside, take the lower level and the Centre Tunnel past the Security Office.
Indoor pet relief area (departures)Pet relief area Domestic/International Departures, by gate 15 (next to the play area)
Serves the shared domestic/international pier. Pets must stay in carriers except service animals.
Indoor pet relief area (U.S. departures)Pet relief area Inside the U.S. holdroom, after CBP preclearance
Exact spot not published; ask staff in the U.S. gate area.
Taking a pet through securityPolicy Security screening
Tell the screening officer you have an animal; everyone travelling with one gets explosive trace detection. Airline-approved carrier required. Air Buddies Pet Services offers overnight dog and cat boarding at the airport.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Services 13
Free airport Wi-FiWi-Fi Everywhere in the terminal
Join network "HalifaxStanfield", then tap "Connect to Wi-Fi" on the landing page. No time limit stated. Third-party guides naming "Halifax_Airport" or "YHZ Free Wi-Fi" are out of date.
Ground Transportation boothInformation desk Public Arrivals hall, by the exit doors to the curb
Sells Route 320 tickets, arranges accessible taxis and shared rides, has mobility-assistance phones and a hearing loop. Stanfield Wayfinder volunteers in red also roam the terminal.
Tourism Nova Scotia Visitor Information CentreInformation desk Arrivals area
Provincial tourism staff; phone 902-873-1223. Can advise on regional shuttles and bookings. Hearing loop fitted. Hours not published.
Lost and found (Security Office)Lost and found Security Office, Centre Tunnel of the terminal (lower level, on the way to the outdoor pet relief area)
Phone 902-873-1039 or [email protected]. Items kept 30 days. Anything left on the plane or lost bags go to the airline.
ATMs (CIBC and RBC)ATM Before security CIBC next to Hudson and RBC next to the Nursing Room; after security CIBC next to gate 20 and RBC next to Booster Juice; CIBC in U.S. Departures
CIBC machines dispense CAD, USD, EUR and GBP (CAD/USD only in the U.S. zone). No currency-exchange counter at YHZ.
Baggage storage at Alt HotelLuggage storage Alt Hotel front desk, via the covered walkway from the terminal
Open to travellers as well as hotel guests. No left-luggage counter inside the terminal.
Alt Hotel Halifax AirportHotel Attached to the terminal by a covered pedestrian walkway, a few minutes' walk; no need to go outside
169 rooms, indoor pool, gym, Sosta! pizzeria (7 am–11 pm) and ALTcetera grab-and-go open 24 h. Only hotel physically connected to YHZ. Phone 902-334-0136.
ALTcetera (24-hour grab-and-go)24-hour food Alt Hotel lobby, via the walkway from the terminal
The only 24 h food. In the terminal, Tim Hortons opens 4:30 am before security and 3:30 am after; Connected Coffee after security opens 4:30 am. U.S. zone outlets open only around U.S. flights.
Hudson travel essentials (no pharmacy)Convenience store Before security Argyle 902 in the check-in hall (from 5 am); after security Cabot & Coast and Hudson at gate 20 (from 4 am until last flight); vending zone in Arrivals
Snacks, basic over-the-counter items, books. There is no pharmacy at YHZ; bring medication with you.
Halifax Duty FreeDuty free At gate 26 in the domestic/international pier; a second shop in U.S. Departures
Rogers kioskSIM cards Arrivals
On-the-spot Canadian SIM cards for visitors.
Books Now Boarding (free books)Library kiosk Before security near Centre Court; after security across from La Cocina Mexicana, next to the escalators down to the baggage hall
Halifax Public Libraries shelves; take a book for the flight, return it to any branch or keep it.
Oversize baggage screeningBaggage Check-in hall, after bag drop
Scanner opening is 75 x 55 cm; anything larger is hand-searched, so allow time. Baggage carts are not mentioned on the airport site.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Last full review 2026-10-26. "Unconfirmed" means a reputable third-party source we couldn't confirm on the airport's own pages. Gates and pickup zones change; report an error.