WestJet announces Halifax-Amsterdam flights for summer 2025

WestJet on Tuesday (Feb. 18) announced new service between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

The new non-stop flights will operate through the airline’s 2025 summer schedule, with up to six-times weekly service beginning May 29, 2025.

This will be the first time WestJet operates between Amsterdam and Halifax, contributing to a 97 per cent increase in the airline’s transatlantic seat capacity from Nova Scotia, compared to last year.

“WestJet’s new service between Halifax and Amsterdam opens the door for record growth in Nova Scotia through vital investment that strengthens connectivity to Europe, furthering tourism and economic opportunities,” said Jared Mikoch-Gerke, director of alliances and airport affairs at WestJet, in a press release.“We’re excited to see the stories that will unfold as travellers from both regions connect and discover the unique charm of these vibrant cities.”

The schedule 

WestJet’s non-stop flight to Amsterdam is one of many new direct services launching this spring.

In 2025, the airline will fly to more transatlantic destinations from YHZ than ever before, offering service to Paris, London, Dublin, Edinburgh and now Amsterdam. 

“We are very pleased that WestJet will be resuming service at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and we look forward to welcoming the first flight on 30 May. Halifax is an exciting new destination at Schiphol and will be our sixth in Canada. The deployment of Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft contributes to our policy to encourage airlines to operate their quietest and cleanest aircraft at Schiphol,” said Patricia Vitalis, executive director of operations at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, in a statement.

Travel beyond with KLM

Through WestJet’s codeshare agreement with KLM, guests will have convenient access via AMS to multiple cities across Europe.

Codesharing on KLM operated flights will provide guests greater access between Canadian and European points for travellers on both sides of the Atlantic with the convenience of a single check-in experience, through checked baggage and the ability to interact with WestJet Rewards throughout. 

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