Greenland Opens Ilulissat Airport With Direct Copenhagen Flights
On 29 October 2026, the new international airport serving Ilulissat began operating, with a runway that is longer than before, a nonstop link to Copenhagen, and additional services on the way.
Ilulissat Airport opened on Thursday, 29 October 2026. It has a 2,200-metre runway, so larger passenger planes can now land there.
The airport is the last piece of Greenland's three-airport plan. Nuuk's expanded airport opened in November 2024, and Qaqortoq Airport opened in April 2026.
Air Greenland started the direct Copenhagen to Ilulissat route with its Airbus A330-800neo, named Tuukkaq. Jettime will fly the winter service on the route.
Icelandair plans seasonal flights from Keflavík to Ilulissat in summer 2027. Travel and Tour World also reports that the airport could make Greenland easier to reach from Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Denmark.
What it means for travelers
Travelers can now reach Ilulissat on a direct flight from Copenhagen. Before, they would have needed another way in. A longer runway also means larger planes and, over time, more choice of routes. The Iceland link planned for summer 2027 may add another way to get there.
What to watch next
Check Air Greenland, Jettime and Icelandair for schedules, fares and start dates before you book. The notes give no dates for Icelandair's flights beyond summer 2027.
How the story unfolded
Read the original reporting
- Travel and Tour World – Sweden Follows Norway and More Eye Easier Greenland Travel as Revamped Ilulissat Airport Enhance Arctic Tourism ↗
- Aviation A2Z – Greenland’s New Ilulissat Airport Is Ready for Jets, Direct Flights and Arctic Tourism Boom ↗
Quick questions
What is this flights & airlines story about?
On 29 October 2026, the new international airport serving Ilulissat began operating, with a runway that is longer than before, a nonstop link to Copenhagen, and additional services on the way.
What does this mean for travelers to Greenland?
Travelers can now reach Ilulissat on a direct flight from Copenhagen. Before, they would have needed another way in. A longer runway also means larger planes and, over time, more choice of routes. The Iceland link planned for summer 2027 may add another way to get there.
What should travelers watch for next?
Check Air Greenland, Jettime and Icelandair for schedules, fares and start dates before you book. The notes give no dates for Icelandair's flights beyond summer 2027.
Which outlets reported this?
This brief is based on reporting from Travel and Tour World and Aviation A2Z. Links to the original stories are listed on this page.
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