Where can you fly to from Nuuk?
Popular destinations from Nuuk
- Kangerlussuaq (SFJ)
- Narsarsuaq (UAK)
- Maniitsoq (JSU)
- Sisimiut (JHS)
- Reykjavik (Keflavik) (KEF)
- Kulusuk (KUS) 9 flights / month.
- Ilulissat (JAV) 6 flights / month.
- Paamiut (JFR) 4 flights / month.
What planes do Greenland use?
The Airbus A330-200 pictured (named Norsaq) is Air Greenland’s only jet aircraft. It is used on the airline’s long-haul routes.
Is there an international airport in Greenland?
Kangerlussuaq Airport is the international hub for Air Greenland.
Can you fly to Nuuk from UK?
Air Greenland and Air Iceland are the only two airlines currently flying to Nuuk, and there are no direct flights from the UK.
Can you fly from USA to Greenland?
How to get to Greenland. To fly to Greenland from the US, you will first need to land at Iceland’s Keflavík International Airport (KEF). Some Greenland flights (to Nuuk and Ilulissat) depart from Keflavík, while other flights (to Kulusuk and Narsarsuaq) depart from Reykjavík airport (RKV), 50km (31 miles) away.
Is Greenland expensive travel?
Greenland is remote and isolated, and travellers to our otherworldly destination are at the mercy of the Arctic weather and a mighty landscape. This means that, although the rewards are incredible, Greenland can be an expensive and time-consuming travel destination.
Where do Air Greenland fly to?
Air Greenland flies to many destinations including Aalborg, Aasiaat, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Illulissat, Iqaluit, Kangerlussuaq, Kulusuk, Maniitsoq, Narsarsuaq, Nuuk, Paamiut, Pituffik, Qaanaaq, Qaarsut, Reykjavik, Sisimiut, Upernavik and Baltimore. Air Greenland has interline agreements with DAT, Icelandair and SAS.
Can you fly from UK to Greenland?
There are no direct flights from the UK to Greenland – the majority of flights go via Iceland or, for West Greenland, via Copenhagen. If you’re travelling to East Greenland, your flight from Iceland will arrive/depart from Kulusuk.
How do I fly to Greenland from UK?
Is Greenland safe for tourists?
According to the statistical website, Numbeo, Greenland rates as low for crime and high for safety.
Can you fly to Greenland from UK?
How do you get to Nuuk Greenland from the US?
Is Iceland or Greenland better to visit?
While the two countries have permanent ice caps, Greenland has a lot more. Iceland is covered in about 11% of permanent ice, whereas Greenland is covered in about 80% of it. The tradeoff here is warmth, as Iceland gets warmer in the summertime and not as cold in the wintertime.
What is the purpose of the Nuuk Airport?
Nuuk Airport has a passenger terminal, and a cargo terminal of Air Greenland. It serves as the technical base for Air Greenland. The airport is equipped with the distance measuring equipment.
What is the IATA code for Nuuk?
Nuuk, also known by IATA (International Air Transport Association) code GOH and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) code BGGH, offers flights from multiple airline carriers to many popular global destinations. Above you’ll find some useful information about Nuuk’s airport that can help you in planning your next trip.
What kind of planes do they fly in Greenland?
The Bombardier Dash 8-Q200 turboprops, acquired in Spring 2010, are the newest planes in the Air Greenland fleet, and are based at the airport. Nuuk Airport is also home to the Beechcraft King Air B200 “Amaalik”, used for air ambulance flights and occasional charters.
Why can’t I fly to Nuuk?
In general the short runway is a problem for large events in Nuuk. Charter and extra flights from outside Greenland can not land in Nuuk (or any other city of Greenland), so Air Greenland need to shuttle passengers between Kangerlussuaq and Nuuk, using planes much smaller than the charter planes, often requiring a hotel night in Kangerlussuaq.