Non-stop flights to Nuuk (GOH)
Nuuk Airport (Godthåb/Nuuk Airport) is the second largest airport in Greenland. It is an international airport. In total there are 15 airports around the world that have direct flights to Nuuk, spread around 14 cities in 4 countries. Currently, there are 9 domestic flights to Nuuk.
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All direct flights to Nuuk Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Nuuk Best time to visit Nuuk Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 282 flights arriving at Nuuk Airport, which are 63 flights per week or 9 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Nuuk are routes from Ilulissat (JAV) in Greenland and Sisimiut (JHS), also in Greenland. These two routes together are operated 107 times this month, and make up for 38% of all monthly arrivals at Nuuk Airport (Godthåb/Nuuk Airport).
The longest flight to Nuuk GOH is departing from Copenhagen (CPH). This non-stop flight takes around 4 hours and 45 minutes and covers a distance of 2,199 miles (3,539 km).
List of all direct flights to Nuuk
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Nuuk, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Nuuk.
Airlines flying to Nuuk
Currently, there are 4 airlines that fly to Nuuk. Most flights to Nuuk are operated by Air Greenland, as they connect 14 airports to GOH. That’s around 14 times as much as SAS, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Nuuk. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all GOH flights:
What is the best time to visit Nuuk?
🥶 🌨️ Polar / Tundra
The winters in Nuuk are cold, with average temperatures usually below 0°C (32°F) and sometimes dropping to -30°C (-22°F). Summers are short and mild. The region is known for its stunning landscapes, untouched nature, and diverse wildlife.
The best time to visit is during the summer months, when you can enjoy abundant daylight and sunshine. For snow and ice enthusiasts, this destination offers year-round snow, though winters can be particularly cold and dark.
Business class flights to Nuuk
There are 3 airports that have flights to Nuuk in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to GOH are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Nuuk
The only intercontinental flights to Nuuk Airport (Godthåb/Nuuk Airport) (GOH) are from Europe and Canada, as of April 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Europe to Nuuk
Air Greenland: seasonal flights from Aalborg (AAL), Billund (BLL), year-round flights from Copenhagen (CPH) and seasonal flights from Reykjavik (Keflavik) (KEF).
SAS (SkyTeam): seasonal flights from Copenhagen (CPH).
Icelandair: year-round flights from Reykjavik (Keflavik) (KEF).
Non-stop flights from Canada to Nuuk
Air Greenland is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Canada to Nuuk. They fly seasonal from Iqaluit (YFB).
International flights to Nuuk
Flights from Canada to Nuuk
Iqaluit is the only city in Canada with direct flights to Nuuk. From Iqaluit, direct flights are offered by Air Greenland. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in September.
All flights from Canada
Flights from Denmark to Nuuk
There are 3 airports in Denmark that have non-stop flights to Nuuk.
From Aalborg and Billund, you can fly with Air Greenland.
From Copenhagen, you can fly non-stop with Air Greenland or SAS (SkyTeam).
All flights from Denmark
Flights from Iceland to Nuuk
In Iceland, the only airport that has a direct connection to Nuuk is Reykjavik (Keflavik). From Reykjavik (Keflavik), you can fly non-stop with Air Greenland or Icelandair.
All flights from Iceland
Flights from United States to Nuuk
There is 1 airport in United States that has a direct connection to Nuuk, which is Newark. From Newark, direct flights are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
All flights from United States
Domestic flights to Nuuk
Flights from Greenland to Nuuk
There are several airports within Greenland that have domestic flights to Nuuk (9 in total).
From Aasiaat, Ilulissat, Kangerlussuaq, Kulusuk, Maniitsoq, Narsarsuaq, Paamiut, Qaqortoq and Sisimiut, all direct flights to Nuuk are operated by Air Greenland.
All flights from Greenland
Alternative airports near Nuuk
Flying to an alternative airport near Nuuk could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. The only alternative airport to Nuuk (GOH) within a range of 125 miles (200 km) is Maniitsoq (JSU).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Nuuk?
There is 1 airport in Nuuk: Nuuk Airport (Godthåb/Nuuk Airport) (GOH).
What is the best airport to fly into Nuuk?
The most convenient airport to fly into Nuuk is Nuuk Airport (Godthåb/Nuuk Airport) (GOH).
How many airlines fly to Nuuk?
There are 4 airlines flying to Nuuk from 15 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Nuuk?
Air Greenland, SAS and Icelandair operate most flights to Nuuk. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Nuuk?
SkyTeam and Star Alliance are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Nuuk.
How many nonstop flights are there to Nuuk?
There are roughly 282 flights arriving at Nuuk every month (or 63 flights each week), from a total of 15 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Nuuk Airport?
The official name of Nuuk Airport is Nuuk Airport (Godthåb/Nuuk Airport).
What is the airport code of Nuuk Airport?
The airport code of Nuuk Airport is GOH.
What are the most popular flights to Nuuk?
Ilulissat, Sisimiut and Copenhagen are the 3 most popular routes to Nuuk. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Nuuk, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Nuuk?
| Ilulissat to Nuuk | 1h 30m |
| Sisimiut to Nuuk | 1h |
| Copenhagen to Nuuk | 4h 45m |
| Kangerlussuaq to Nuuk | 1h |
| Aasiaat to Nuuk | 1h 25m |
