Airport guide
Flying into Halifax / Stanfield International (YHZ)
Every venue below has YHZ as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is a large airport 17 miles from central Halifax in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 13 venues with 140 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026); the closest is The Bruce Guthro Theatre At Casino Nova Scotia at 16 miles.
Venues nearest YHZ
| Venue | City | From YHZ | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bruce Guthro Theatre At Casino Nova Scotia | Halifax | 16 mi (25.9 km) | 16 | — | Hotels |
| Marquee Ballroom - Halifax | Halifax | 16 mi (26.2 km) | 4 | — | Hotels |
| Seahorse Tavern | Halifax | 16 mi (26.2 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| Scotiabank Centre | Halifax | 16 mi (26.4 km) | 52 | — | Hotels |
| Light House Arts Centre | Halifax | 16 mi (26.4 km) | 19 | — | Hotels |
| Garrison Grounds | Halifax | 16 mi (26.4 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| Spatz Theatre | Halifax | 17 mi (26.7 km) | 6 | — | Hotels |
| Wanderer Grounds | Halifax | 17 mi (27.0 km) | 6 | — | Hotels |
| Rebecca Cohn Auditorium | Halifax | 17 mi (27.7 km) | 20 | — | Hotels |
| Bella Rose Arts Centre | Halifax | 17 mi (27.8 km) | 3 | — | Hotels |
| Halifax Exhibition Centre | Goodwood | 19 mi (30.9 km) | 7 | — | Hotels |
| The Shore Club - Nova Scotia | Hubbards | 32 mi (51.3 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Complex | Truro | 36 mi (58.3 km) | 4 | — | Hotels |
Event weekends near YHZ
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues YHZ is the first airport for, counted Sep 24, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25–27 | 7 | Wanderer Grounds | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 6 | Spatz Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 3 | Scotiabank Centre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 7 | Scotiabank Centre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 4 | Scotiabank Centre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 2 | Marquee Ballroom - Halifax | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 3 | Scotiabank Centre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 4 | Scotiabank Centre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 5 | Rebecca Cohn Auditorium | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 3 | Scotiabank Centre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 8 | Scotiabank Centre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 8 | Rebecca Cohn Auditorium | Search this weekend |
Next events near YHZ
Nova Scotia Stampede
Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Complex, Truro, Nova Scotia
SOS: The ABBA Experience
The Bruce Guthro Theatre At Casino Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia
From about $66.00View TicketsNova Scotia Stampede
Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Complex, Truro, Nova Scotia
HFX Wanderers FC vs. Ottawa Rapid FC
Wanderer Grounds, Halifax, Nova Scotia
From about $25.00View TicketsSOS: The ABBA Experience
The Bruce Guthro Theatre At Casino Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia
From about $67.00View TicketsJenn Grant
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax, Nova Scotia
From about $45.00View TicketsNova Scotia Stampede
Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Complex, Truro, Nova Scotia
Halifax Tides FC vs. Roses de Montreal FC
Wanderer Grounds, Halifax, Nova Scotia
From about $30.00View TicketsOwen Mac
Bella Rose Arts Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia
July Talk
Light House Arts Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia
From about $67.00View Tickets
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When events near YHZ happen
- 79% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 66 of 84 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities YHZ serves
| City | Events | From YHZ | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 128 | 17 mi | Flights · Hotels |
| Goodwood | 7 | 19 mi | Flights · Hotels |
| Truro | 4 | 35 mi | Hotels |
| Hubbards | 1 | 32 mi | Flights · Hotels |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is YHZ from downtown Halifax?
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is 17 miles (26.6 km) from downtown Halifax in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
How many events are near YHZ in the next 12 weeks?
We list 60 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues YHZ is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Dec 4, with 8. Counted as of Sep 24, 2026.
How far is YHZ from Scotiabank Centre?
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is 16 miles from Scotiabank Centre in a straight line.
Which venues are closest to YHZ?
Of the venues YHZ is the first airport we list for, the closest are The Bruce Guthro Theatre At Casino Nova Scotia (16 miles), Marquee Ballroom - Halifax (16 miles) and Seahorse Tavern (16 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
