Nova Scotia is located two hours closer to Europe than any other mainland North American destination and its capital city, Halifax, is geographically closer to Boston and New York than any other major Canadian city. The Halifax Robert L. Stanfield International Airport is the Atlantic Canadian hub for all domestic, regional and international services. Visit FlyHalifax.com to view a list of airlines providing flight options to Halifax.
Nova Scotia boasts a number of airports located conveniently throughout the province. The Yarmouth Airport is now being serviced by Twin Cities Air Service. For a complete list, please visit our Airports page.
Scheduled air service into Nova Scotia is available from all major Canadian cities, from all major United States cities through connecting hubs at Boston and Newark, and from major European cities through the connecting hub at London. In addition, scheduled charter services are available linking Nova Scotia with many Canadian and European cities.
Limousine service and car rentals are available at the Halifax International, Yarmouth International and Sydney airports. There is a shuttle bus to and from hotels in the Halifax area. Call Nova Scotia's Check In Reservation and Information Service for further details (1-800-565-0000).
Click here for a list of flight centres offering services, rentals and charters. Operators of small aircraft are required to report to Canada Customs by calling 1-888-CANPASS (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.