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✈️ Cheap flights to Greenland
Compare fares to Greenland from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Nuuk Intl (GOH). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Greenland
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOH | Nuuk Intl | Nuuk | Main |
| SFJ | Kangerlussuaq Intl | Kangerlussuaq | Regional |
| JHS | Sisimiut | Sisimiut | Regional |
| JJU | Qaqortoq | Qaqortoq | Regional |
| JEG | Aasiaat | Aasiaat | Regional |
| JAV | Ilulissat | Ilulissat | Regional |
| KUS | Kulusuk | Kulusuk | Regional |
| CNP | Neerlerit Inaat | Neerlerit Inaat | Regional |
| NAQ | Qaanaaq | Qaanaaq | Regional |
Nuuk, Kangerlussuaq and Ilulissat airports handle international flights, mainly from Copenhagen and Iceland, with some seasonal routes from North America. In summer, expedition cruises also visit.
📅 Best time to fly to Greenland
Best: June-August – midnight sun, hiking, whale watching and boat trips among icebergs.
Cheaper shoulder season: March-May – bright days with snow for dog sledding, and September for autumn colours and first auroras.
Avoid: November-January – very dark and cold, though good for northern lights.
Weather by month in Nuuk
- -4°Jan⛅
- -4°Feb⛅
- -4°Mar⛅
- 0°Apr⛅
- 4°May⛅
- 8°Jun⛅
- 11°Jul🌧
- 10°Aug🌧
- 6°Sep🌧
- 1°Oct🌧
- -2°Nov⛅
- -4°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Greenland
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Nuuk | 3,231 km | 4 h 35 min | |
| New York → Nuuk | 2,982 km | 4 h 15 min | |
| Los Angeles → Nuuk | 5,538 km | 7 h 20 min | |
| Chicago → Nuuk | 3,370 km | 4 h 45 min | |
| Miami → Nuuk | 4,739 km | 6 h 25 min | |
| San Francisco → Nuuk | 5,385 km | 7 h 10 min | |
| Toronto → Nuuk | 2,875 km | 4 h 10 min | |
| Paris → Nuuk | 3,578 km | 5 h 00 min | |
| Frankfurt → Nuuk | 3,783 km | 5 h 15 min | |
| Dubai → Nuuk | 8,274 km | 10 h 40 min | |
| Delhi → Nuuk | 8,783 km | 11 h 15 min | |
| Mumbai → Nuuk | 9,618 km | 12 h 15 min | |
| Singapore → Nuuk | 12,458 km | 15 h 40 min | |
| Sydney → Nuuk | 16,309 km | 20 h 20 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Greenland
- Ilulissat – Home to the UNESCO-listed Icefjord, the island's most spectacular sight.
- Nuuk – A small capital with a national museum, cultural centre and mountain fjords.
- Kangerlussuaq – The main air hub, with easy access to the ice sheet and musk oxen.
- South Greenland (Qaqortoq & Narsaq) – Green valleys, sheep farms and Norse ruins in a UNESCO-listed landscape.
- Sisimiut – A hub for hiking, skiing and dog sledding on the Arctic Circle.
- Tasiilaq – Dramatic peaks and a strong traditional culture on the wild east coast.
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Flights to Greenland: questions
What is the main airport in Greenland?
The main international airport is Nuuk Intl (GOH) in Nuuk. Other airports with scheduled flights include Kangerlussuaq (SFJ), Sisimiut (JHS), Qaqortoq (JJU).
How long is the flight from London to Greenland?
A nonstop flight from London to Nuuk covers about 3,231 km and takes around 4 h 35 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Greenland?
June-August – midnight sun, hiking, whale watching and boat trips among icebergs.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Greenland?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: March-May – bright days with snow for dog sledding, and September for autumn colours and first auroras.
Do I need a visa to fly to Greenland?
It depends on your passport. See our Greenland visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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