HALIFAX — Edelweiss plans to launch nonstop service between Halifax and Zurich in summer 2025.

The seasonal flights are scheduled to kick off July 3 and run through Oct. 5.

Edelweiss is a sister company of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), which is part of the Lufthansa Group. Edelweiss is a new airline partner for Halifax Stanfield International Airport, operating out of Zurich Airport with connections to popular vacation spots in Europe and beyond.

As a sister company of SWISS, Edelweiss also benefits from the opportunity for codesharing with Star Alliance partners, including Air Canada. Edelweiss will operate its new nonstop Halifax – Zurich route twice weekly on its Airbus A340-300 aircraft, which seats 314 passengers in business and economy classes.

Halifax is one of three Canadian cities to be served by Edelweiss, says CEO Bernd Bauer. “This route ideally complements our popular flights to Calgary and Vancouver in Western Canada,” sayd Bauer. “We anticipate that this new route will bring over 4,000 visitors to Halifax each summer, generating an economic impact exceeding 20 million Canadian dollars for the region. 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.”

Flight LX8018 will depart Zurich at 1:50 p.m., arriving in Halifax at 4:20 p.m. Flight LX8019 will depart Halifax at 7 p.m. and arrive in Zurich at 6:25 a.m. Departure days are Thursdays and Sundays, from July 3 – Oct. 5.

“We’re delighted to welcome Edelweiss as our newest airline partner and to add Zurich to our ever-growing list of transatlantic routes,” said Joyce Carter, President & CEO, Halifax International Airport Authority. “Edelweiss is known for its efficient, high-quality service, which aligns well with the welcoming and seamless airport experience Halifax Stanfield is known for. With a flight time of approximately seven hours, we can’t wait to welcome more Swiss and European visitors to Nova Scotia next summer.”

As of 2025 Zurich will become the seventh transatlantic airport to be connected to Halifax Stanfield, with more than 30 flights set to operate weekly between Halifax and Europe during the summer season among six airlines. More information is at www.halifaxstanfield.ca/non-stop.

Further details about Edelweiss can be found at www.flyedelweiss.com.