06/08/2026
✈️ Halifax Takes Off as a Major European Gateway in 2026 🇨🇦🌍
Good news for Atlantic Canadian travelers! ✈️ Halifax’s Halifax Stanfield International Airport is seeing a huge boost in European service this summer, with transatlantic departures increasing by more than 40% compared to 2025.
🆕 New Nonstop European Routes
Travelers can now enjoy new direct flights from Halifax to:
* Brussels (Air Canada)
* Zurich (Edelweiss Air)
* Copenhagen (WestJet)
* Lisbon (WestJet)
* Madrid (WestJet)
🌍 Existing European Destinations Continue
Halifax also maintains service to several popular European cities, including:
* London (Heathrow and Gatwick)
* Amsterdam
* Dublin
* Edinburgh
* Paris
* Barcelona
* Frankfurt
✈️ Why Halifax?
Halifax’s location on Canada’s east coast makes it one of the closest North American airports to Europe. Many routes can now be operated efficiently using modern narrowbody aircraft such as the Boeing 737 MAX, allowing airlines to serve cities that previously may not have supported larger aircraft.
For travelers from Ontario and other parts of Canada, Halifax is becoming an increasingly attractive connection point for European vacations, often offering convenient one-stop itineraries and competitive fares.
🌎 For travel advisors, this expanded network creates more options for clients looking to visit Europe without connecting through larger hubs such as Toronto, Montreal, or New York City.