 | | Flying into Halifax Robert L. Stanfield International Airport and the Maritime provinces | | | The Halifax Robert L. Stanfield International Airport got its current name in 2007 in honor of Robert Stanford, former premier of Nova Scotia. The airport was originally simply named Halifax International Airport. Improvements and repairs to the airport are scheduled to be completed in 2010, making flying into Halifax an even more comfortable experience. The Halifax Robert L. Stanford International Airport is even equipped to accommodate for emergency space shuttle landings if there are complications during liftoff.
Flying into Halifax Robert L. Stanfield International Airport puts you 35 kilometers to the north of the Halifax city center. Unfortunately, there is no public transportation to the airport from Halifax. A taxi ride to the city can cost upwards of $50 Canadian while Airporter shuttles will cost over $20 Canadian and take you to most major hotels, although the shuttle buses make many stops, which can result in a long journey. As a high standard international airport the Halifax Robert L. Stanfield International Airport has facilities and amenities to make all travelers comfortable. | | | |  | | |
