Flight tickets from Copenhagen to Ilulissat from DKK 3,438
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What you need to know about your trip
The most important information about the Copenhagen to Ilulissat route, gathered in one place. Please note that the route goes via Nuuk with an aircraft change.
Approx. 6-7 hours
Total travel time
One stopover/aircraft change in Nuuk (GOH). Time difference to Ilulissat: approx. -4 hours.
Up to daily
Departures
Copenhagen-Nuuk operates up to daily year-round. Nuuk-Ilulissat operates several times daily year-round.
2 aircraft types
Aircraft per leg
Copenhagen-Nuuk: Airbus A330-800neo (305 seats). Nuuk-Ilulissat: Dash-8.
20 kg
Baggage included
Plus 8 kg hand baggage, valid for the entire Copenhagen-Ilulissat journey.
Your journey from Copenhagen to Ilulissat
Leg 1: Copenhagen (CPH) → Nuuk (GOH)
Air Greenland departs directly from Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup, to Nuuk Airport (GOH) with Airbus A330-800neo «Tuukkaq». The flight takes approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes and operates up to daily, year-round. We recommend being at the airport at least 2 hours before departure. Check-in opens 3 hours before departure and closes 60 minutes before.
Connecting in Nuuk (GOH)
In Nuuk, you change to the domestic flight that takes you onward to Ilulissat. Nuuk Airport is Air Greenland's main hub, and connections are arranged so you can usually avoid an overnight stay. Always check your specific connection time when booking, as schedules can vary by season and demand.
Leg 2: Nuuk (GOH) → Ilulissat (JAV)
The final leg is flown with a Dash-8 turboprop aircraft and takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes over approximately 600 km, with views of Greenland's west coast. There are usually several daily departures on this leg, year-round.
Arrival in Ilulissat (JAV)
Ilulissat Airport is currently a smaller regional airport close to town and the famous Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A new airport with a longer runway is expected to open on 29 October 2026, after which Air Greenland plans to launch a direct weekly route between Copenhagen and Ilulissat. Until then, all international journeys to Ilulissat go via Nuuk.
When is it cheapest?
The lowest fares are typically found during the low season from October to March. In the high season from June to August, when many travel to see the Icefjord, demand rises noticeably on both legs, so book well in advance.
- Low season (Oct–Mar): from DKK 4,200
- High season (Jun–Aug): from DKK 5,900
In the event of weather-related changes
Greenlandic weather can affect the flight, particularly on the Nuuk-Ilulissat leg. In the event of a weather cancellation, we rebook you free of charge to the next available departure, and you are contacted automatically by SMS and email. We recommend a flexible fare type, as a delay on one leg can affect your connection.
Aircraft facts
Leg 1: Copenhagen-NuukAirbus A330-800neo
Seats (A330-800neo)305
Leg 2: Nuuk-IlulissatDash-8
Flight time leg 2Approx. 1h 30min
Onboard WiFiYes (leg 1), no (leg 2)
New JAV airport expected29 Oct 2026
Cabin layout – Copenhagen–Nuuk (A330-800neo)
This is how you are seated on board the Airbus A330-800neo that flies you non-stop across the Atlantic to Nuuk. The Nuuk-Ilulissat leg is flown with a smaller Dash-8-200 turboprop aircraft with no separate cabin layout.
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Frequently asked questions about CPH → JAV
The total travel time is approximately 6-7 hours including the stopover in Nuuk, depending on connection time. The first leg (Copenhagen-Nuuk) takes approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes, and the second leg (Nuuk-Ilulissat) takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The Copenhagen-Nuuk leg operates up to daily, year-round. The Nuuk-Ilulissat leg operates several times daily, year-round. See current flight times in the booking system above.
In the event of weather-related cancellations, we rebook you free of charge to the next available departure. You are contacted automatically by SMS and email with the new departure time. We can also arrange hotel and meals if you are stranded en route – this applies particularly to the Nuuk-Ilulissat leg, where weather is usually the more challenging factor.
Economy tickets include 20 kg of checked baggage plus 8 kg of hand baggage for the entire journey from Copenhagen to Ilulissat. Your baggage is normally checked through to Ilulissat, so you don't need to handle it yourself during the change in Nuuk.
The lowest fares are typically found during the low season from October to March. The high season from June to August should be booked well in advance, as many travellers head to Ilulissat Icefjord during this period.
No, when you book the entire Copenhagen-Ilulissat journey together with Air Greenland, you receive boarding passes for both legs, and your baggage is checked through to the final destination. You simply need to find your way to the gate for your onward flight at Nuuk Airport.
All tickets can be changed free of charge within 24 hours of booking. After that it depends on the fare type – Flex tickets can be changed freely, while discounted tickets carry a change fee. See the terms for your specific ticket in your booking confirmation.
Yes. A new airport with a longer runway is expected to open in Ilulissat on 29 October 2026. Once operational, Air Greenland plans to launch a direct weekly flight between Copenhagen and Ilulissat, meaning travellers will no longer need to connect via Nuuk.
Danish and Nordic citizens do not need a visa for Greenland – a passport or valid ID is sufficient. Other EU citizens need a valid passport. Greenland is outside the Schengen Area, so always check the current entry requirements with your foreign ministry before departure.
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