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Nova Scotia Airports

Know the code. Using the three letter International Air Transport Association airport code for your online travel bookings can come in handy. Halifax’s code is YHZ. Sydney, Nova Scotia’s code is YQY and Yarmouth at the southwestern end of the province with direct flights to the US uses the code YQI.

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Getting here by air

As soon as you realize "I need a holiday", you can be indulging in the rich experiences of Nova Scotia. Your direct flight to our capital city, Halifax, is only about 6 hours long. That's just enough time to prepare yourself for all the good times you're about to enjoy!

Take advantage of direct flights from the following airports:
  • Frankfurt - 3 flights weekly (Mon/Fri/Sat) with Condor during the summer and fall months 
  • London (Gatwick) - 1 weekly (Thurs) flight with Canadian Affair (Air Transat) during summer
  • London (Heathrow) - Daily flights with Air Canada (4 times weekly during winter)
  • Reykjavik - 3 flights weekly (Mon/Thurs/Sat) with Icelandair during summer

Book your flight today on any of the following carriers:

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