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How do you fly from Copenhagen to Greenland?

Direct flights to Nuuk since the new airport.

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Short answer

Air Greenland flies direct from Copenhagen Airport, Terminal 2, to Nuuk in about 4 hours 30 minutes on an Airbus A330-800neo with 305 seats. There are 5 departures a week in winter and up to 8 a week in June to August. Nuuk Airport opened in November 2024 and is about 4 km from the city centre. Air Greenland also flies from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq. In November 2026 Nuuk is 4 hours behind Copenhagen.

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Why

  1. No stopover is needed to reach the capital.
  2. More flights in summer.
  3. Kangerlussuaq is the second gateway from Copenhagen.

Details

As of 13 November 2026 one-way economy fares from Copenhagen to Nuuk start from DKK 2,684 on some dates in December 2026.

Tip

Book early for June to August, when demand is highest.

What may differ

Fares and the number of weekly departures change with the season, so check the dates you need.

Common misconception

All flights to Greenland land in Kangerlussuaq.

What actually happens

Since November 2024 there have been direct flights from Copenhagen to Nuuk.

People also ask

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.

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