{"id":56450,"date":"2025-07-05T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=56450"},"modified":"2025-07-05T11:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T14:30:00","slug":"edelweiss-air-touches-down-at-halifax-stanfield-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=56450","title":{"rendered":"Edelweiss Air touches down at Halifax Stanfield Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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HALIFAX STANFIELD AIRPORT:<\/strong> A new era of transatlantic travel begins today at Halifax Stanfield with the
launch of Edelweiss Air\u2019s non-stop service to Zurich, Switzerland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both the airline and the destination are exciting firsts for Halifax Stanfield, marking the airport\u2019s newest international airline partner and the debut of Zurich as a destination on the airport\u2019s route map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to officially launch Edelweiss\u2019 non-stop service between Halifax and Zurich,\u201d said Joyce Carter, President & CEO, Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cToday is the start of an exciting connection between our regions, providing more travel options for Atlantic Canadians and making it easier than ever for European travellers to experience Nova Scotia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re proud to partner with Edelweiss and look forward to the many benefits this connection will bring to our communities and travellers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A water cannon salute for Edelweiss flight as it arrives at Halifax Stanfield. (Submitted photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Halifax is one of just three Canadian cities with Edelweiss service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The twice-weekly route will be operated on Airbus A340-300 aircraft, seating 314 passengers in business, economy max, and economy classes, with a flight time of approximately seven hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis route ideally complements our popular flights to Calgary and Vancouver in western Canada,\u201d explained Patrick Heymann, Chief Commercial Officer of Edelweiss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith this non-stop flight, we are bringing Switzerland and Europe even closer to Canada’s beautiful and breathtaking nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“At the same time, travellers from Atlantic Canada can now discover Switzerland more easily or take advantage of the excellent hub in Zurich to connect to almost anywhere in Europe and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edelweiss, a Swiss leisure airline and sister company to Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), is a welcome new partner at Halifax Stanfield. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operating out of Zurich Airport, Edelweiss connects Switzerland to premier holiday destinations worldwide. The airline is part of the Lufthansa Group and known for its commitment to quality and comfort, reflected in both its operations and its namesake, the iconic Edelweiss flower of the Swiss Alps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Through Edelweiss\u2019 affiliation with SWISS and the wider Lufthansa Group, passengers benefit from access to an extensive global network and seamless connections via code-sharing agreements with Star Alliance partners, including Air Canada. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passengers travelling to Zurich can easily connect to any one of the Group\u2019s network carriers – Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, and Brussels Airlines \u2013 giving passengers access to the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This strengthens Zurich\u2019s role as a premier hub for travel throughout Europe and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRoutes like Edelweiss\u2019 new one between Zurich and Halifax are an important way of growing tourism and opening our economy to new markets,\u201d said Ministerial Assistant John A. MacDonald on behalf of Colton LeBlanc, Minister of Growth and Development, Province
of Nova Scotia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe look forward to welcoming more visitors to our incredible province, building connections between Switzerland and Nova Scotia and creating new opportunities for Nova Scotia businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis is a big moment for Halifax! Edelweiss\u2019 new direct flight to Zurich opens up exciting new possibilities for tourism, business, and global connection,\u201d said Andy Fillmore, Mayor, HRM. “It means more visitors discovering our vibrant city and more opportunities for our residents and local businesses to reach new markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We\u2019re thrilled to welcome Edelweiss to Halifax and can\u2019t wait to see where this new connection takes us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edelweiss flights from Halifax will be operated in cooperation with SWISS and are available for booking through swiss.com, lufthansa.com, or any travel agency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on Edelweiss, please visit flyedelweiss.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flight Schedule <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Origin – Destination Flight No. Flight Days of Week Departure \u2013 Arrival (local times)
Halifax \u2013 Zurich WK19\/LX8019 Thursday, Sunday 7:05 p.m. \u2013 6:30 a.m. (+ 1 day)
Zurich – Halifax WK18\/LX8018 Thursday, Sunday 1:50 p.m. \u2013 4:20 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n

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