Flights
Flights to Halifax
Flying to Halifax for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Halifax, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 161 upcoming events in and around Halifax (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to central Halifax is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), 17 miles away. For Scotiabank Centre, the nearest is YHZ at 16 miles.
Airports serving Halifax
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Halifax, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) 17 mi (27 km) | Large | Nearest to Scotiabank Centre, Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Light House Arts Centre, The Bruce Guthro Theatre At Casino Nova Scotia, Halifax Exhibition Centre, Spatz Theatre and Wanderer Grounds. |
Nearest airport to each Halifax venue
The busiest venues in and around Halifax, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Scotiabank Centre Hotels near Scotiabank Centre | YHZ, 16 mi | — |
| Rebecca Cohn Auditorium Hotels near Rebecca Cohn Auditorium | YHZ, 17 mi | — |
| Light House Arts Centre Hotels near Light House Arts Centre | YHZ, 16 mi | — |
| The Bruce Guthro Theatre At Casino Nova Scotia Hotels near The Bruce Guthro Theatre At Casino Nova Scotia | YHZ, 16 mi | — |
| Victoria Theatre - Halifax Hotels near Victoria Theatre - Halifax | LBA, 13 mi | MAN, 31 mi |
| Halifax Exhibition Centre Hotels near Halifax Exhibition Centre | YHZ, 19 mi | — |
| Spatz Theatre Hotels near Spatz Theatre | YHZ, 17 mi | — |
| Wanderer Grounds Hotels near Wanderer Grounds | YHZ, 17 mi | — |
- Victoria Theatre - Halifax is nearer LBA (13 mi) than YHZ (2,752 mi).
Best airport for most Halifax events
Each upcoming event in and around Halifax counted against the first airport we list for its venue, as of Sep 24, 2026. More than one airport is first for a real share of them, so the right one depends on where you are going.
| Airport | Share of events | Of the busiest venues |
|---|---|---|
| YHZ | 7 of 8, including Scotiabank Centre | |
| LBA | 1 of 8, including Victoria Theatre - Halifax |
Flying in for a Halifax event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 52 events in and around Halifax; 79% on Fri–Sun; 29 of the 49 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
SOS: The ABBA Experience
The Bruce Guthro Theatre At Casino Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia
From about $66.00View TicketsHFX 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 TicketsHalifax 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 TicketsBegonia
Seahorse Tavern, Halifax, Nova Scotia
From about $36.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: SOS: The ABBA Experience
- Sep 26: HFX Wanderers FC vs. Ottawa Rapid FC
- Sep 27: Halifax Tides FC vs. Roses de Montreal FC
- Sep 29: Begonia
- Oct 1: Josh Thomas
- Oct 2: Laura Ramoso
- Oct 3: Halifax Tides FC vs. Calgary Wild FC
Flying in to Halifax: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Scotiabank Centre it is YHZ, 16 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many airports serve Halifax?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of central Halifax: Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ). LBA is also the first airport we list for some Halifax venues.
How far is YHZ from central Halifax?
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is 17 miles (27 km) from central Halifax in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Which airport is nearest most Halifax venues?
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is the first airport we list for the venues holding 93% of upcoming events in and around Halifax (as of Sep 24, 2026); LBA for 7%. Distances are straight lines from each venue.
Which Halifax venues are closer to LBA?
Of the busiest Halifax venues, Victoria Theatre - Halifax (13 mi) is nearer LBA than YHZ in a straight line. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many events are in Halifax in the next 30 days?
52 in and around Halifax in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 79% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 29 of the 49 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
What is the closest airport to Halifax?
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to central Halifax, 17 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Which airport is best for Rebecca Cohn Auditorium?
The closest airport to Rebecca Cohn Auditorium is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), 17 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Scotiabank Centre?
The closest airport to Scotiabank Centre is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), 16 miles away in a straight line.
