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Halifax Robert L. Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is located 35km (22 miles) from Halifax city centre. It is Canada’s seventh-busiest airport, serving more than 3.5 million passengers each year. Flights to Halifax International arrive from across Canada, the US and Europe.
Since 1998, extensive construction has been underway, including runway renovations and terminal and car park expansions. Efforts are also being focused on improving the aesthetics of the airport with an observation deck and terminal upgrades. Perhaps one of the most significant enhancements at the airport is its new pre-clearance area, which saves travellers a lot of time when boarding a flight to the US.
Currently in the seventh and final phase of its Airport Restoration Program, Halifax International will see taxiway and aircraft apron renovations in 2011. Delays are to be expected, but the programme will soon have the airport in better shape than ever.
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Taxi: Taxis charge a fixed fee of CA$53 for a trip to Halifax city centre, and can be pre-ordered at no additional charge. Travel time to Halifax City is 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic.
Bus: There is no public bus service from the airport, but Airbus runs a shuttle service to hotels in the area, as well as to Halifax Regional Municipality’s Metro Transit. Fare is CA$19.50 (one-way).
Money and communications: ATMs, banks, currency exchange and a post office are available to passengers.
Luggage: There is short-term luggage storage (up to 24 hours) which costs CA$1.50-4 depending on the size of the item. For lost luggage queries, contact the airline.
Conference and business: There are no conference rooms at Halifax International, however several hotels nearby – Quality Inn Halifax Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Halifax Airport and Holiday Inn Express – feature fully-equipped conference facilities. There are basic business facilities, specifically three sets of quadruple workstations with modem-equipped pay phones, in the departures lounge of the terminal building.
Other facilities: There’s a chapel, children’s playground and greeters booth, as well as a massage stand at gate 20 and a number of snack and beverage vending machines located throughout the terminal.
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.
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