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Fly to Nova Scotia

Flying is one of the fastest and most convenient ways to get to Nova Scotia. Most visitors arrive through Halifax Stanfield International Airport, which offers connections from major cities across Canada, the United States, and international destinations. Travellers can also fly directly to McCurdy Sydney Airport on Cape Breton Island. Once you arrive, it’s easy to continue your trip to destinations including Halifax, the Cabot Trail, the South Shore, and the Bay of Fundy.

What airports are in Nova Scotia?

What non-stop flights are available to Nova Scotia?

Take advantage of direct and non-stop flights arriving at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport from the following locations.

Canada

Bermuda

Europe

United States

For more information on International non-stop flights to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, please visit HalifaxStanfield.ca.

Learn more about flying to Nova Scotia from Europe

Flying to Nova Scotia Frequently Asked Questions

Limousine service, car rentals from international car rental agencies, airport approved taxis, as well as airport shuttles and Halifax public transit bus service to and from Halifax area hotels are available at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport.

Please note: Rental car shortages may still be affecting many provinces and territories across Canada. It is recommended that you book your rental car well in advance of travel to ensure a car is available.

Learn more about Taxis and Limo service on HalifaxStanfield.ca

Yes. Use Advance Declaration in ArriveCAN (app or web) to submit your customs and immigration declaration to the Canada Border Services Agency up to 72 hours in advance of your arrival in Canada. When flying internationally into Nova Scotia, Advance Declaration is available to all travellers arriving at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).

Advance Declaration allows you to prepare your declaration at your own pace in your location of choice. This modernized traveller experience is 50% faster at the primary inspection kiosk and gives you access to express lanes. For more information, please visit: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca.

As of March 15, 2016, most international visitors to Canada will require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before they are allowed to board an international flight departing for Canada. This authorization is required in addition to a passport.

The authorization is not required for U.S. citizens, travellers with a valid visa, or visitors travelling by road or sea.

Visit canada.ca/eta for more information.

Operators of small aircraft are required to report to Canada Customs by calling 1-888-CANPASS (1-888-226-7277) prior to their departure from the United States. You can obtain customs information concerning small aircraft and a list of airports serviced by Customs by contacting Canadian Border Services Agency.

Visit www.navcanada.ca for information on the Canada Flight Supplement and other aeronautical information products.

Passport and visa requirements for visiting Canada will vary according to your citizenship, residency and purpose for visiting Canada. Citizens of the United States (U.S.) travelling between the U.S. and Canada now require a valid U.S. passport, Air NEXUS card or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner document.

For up-to-date information for visitors from the Canadian Border Services Agency, go to www.cbsa.gc.ca or call 1-800-461-9999 (within Canada) or (506) 636-5064.

Information on visas for temporary residents can be found on the Citizenship and Immigration website or by calling 1-888-242-2100. In the U.S. refer to www.travel.state.gov.

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