Edelweiss Launches Inaugural Flight Between Zurich and Halifax

Edelweiss has launched first-time service between Zurich and Halifax, with the inaugural flight taking to the skies on Thursday, July 3, 2025.  The seasonal route will operate twice weekly through the beginning of October.

Edelweiss Celebrates the Launch of Their Inaugural Flight Between Zurich and Halifax on Thursday, July 3, 2025 - Courtesy Edelweiss

On Thursday (July 3, 2025), Edelweiss announced the launch of new seasonal service between Zurich and Halifax.  The inaugural flight departed Zurich following a traditional ribbon cutting ceremony at the airport gate, attended by Patrick Heymann, Chief Commercial Officer of Edelweiss, and Rolf Hancock, Vice President Aviation Development at Zurich Airport, and the carrier’s crew members.  Flights to Halifax will operate twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays through mid-October 2025, complementing existing service to Vancouver and Calgary.

In Thursday’s announcement, Edelweiss’ Chief Heymann, said,

“Halifax opens up a new and fascinating region of Canada for us: Atlantic Canada.  The unique blend of maritime charm, unspoilt nature and cultural diversity inspires travellers and nature lovers alike.  This not only makes our Canada offering more varied, but also even more inspiring.”

Edelweiss is Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline and flies to the most beautiful destinations in the world. The airline reliably ensures a pleasant and carefree travel time to the holiday destination and looks after the safety and well-being of its guests with commitment and cordiality. Edelweiss is a sister company of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and a member of the Lufthansa Group.

Source: Edelweiss