Flight tickets from Frankfurt to Nuuk
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What you need to know about your trip
The most important information about travelling from Frankfurt to Nuuk, gathered in one place.
1 stop
Connection
Via Copenhagen (CPH). Frankfurt–Copenhagen is operated by our interline partner SAS, Copenhagen–Nuuk direct by Air Greenland.
Up to daily
Departures
Copenhagen–Nuuk is flown year-round. See exact days and connection times from Frankfurt in the booking system above.
SAS + Air Greenland
Operated by
Frankfurt–Copenhagen with SAS, Copenhagen–Nuuk with Air Greenland’s A330-800neo.
20 kg
Baggage included
Checked through to Nuuk on a single ticket, plus 8 kg hand baggage. Premium passengers on the Air Greenland leg get 2 checked bags.
Your journey from Frankfurt to Nuuk
From Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Your journey begins with our interline partner SAS, who fly you from Frankfurt to Copenhagen. This sector is part of the same ticket as the rest of your journey. We recommend being at the airport at least 2 hours before departure – check-in times for the SAS sector are shown in your booking confirmation.
Connecting in Copenhagen (CPH)
Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) is Air Greenland’s main international hub. From here, Air Greenland flies direct to Nuuk with the airline’s flagship, an Airbus A330-800neo. Your baggage is normally checked through to Nuuk, so you simply follow the connecting flights signage. Connection times vary by departure, so always check the routing and layover length shown at booking.
Arriving in Nuuk (GOH)
Nuuk Airport is Greenland’s main international gateway, opened in November 2024 with a new 2,200-metre runway. It lies just 4 km from the city centre – about a 10-minute taxi or local bus ride.
When is it cheapest?
As with our other routes to Greenland, fares on the Copenhagen–Nuuk sector are typically lowest in the low season from October to March. Book at least 60 days before departure for the best price. The summer season, June to August, should be booked 4–6 months ahead, as demand is high.
In the event of weather-related changes
Greenlandic weather can affect the flight on the Air Greenland sector. In the event of a weather cancellation, we rebook you free of charge to the next available departure and contact you automatically by SMS and email. We recommend a flexible fare type if you are travelling in the winter season.
Last flight: Copenhagen–Nuuk
AircraftA330-800neo
Total seats305
Premium cabin42 seats
First sectorFrankfurt–Copenhagen (SAS)
Onboard WiFiYes
Cabin layout – Copenhagen–Nuuk (A330-800neo)
This is how you are seated on the last leg of your journey, Copenhagen–Nuuk, flown with Air Greenland’s Airbus A330-800neo. The flight from Frankfurt to Copenhagen is operated by SAS with its own cabin layout.
Greenland’s national airline since 1960
We are owned by the people of Greenland and have flown between Greenland and the rest of the world for more than 60 years. Through our interline agreement with SAS, you can book your entire Frankfurt–Nuuk journey on a single ticket, directly with us.
60+
Years of experience
Since 1960 we have flown between Greenland and the outside world. We know the routes, the weather and our passengers.
100%
Greenlandic ownership
Owned by the Government of Greenland, and therefore by the Greenlandic people. When you travel with us, you support the local community.
300k+
Passengers a year
More than 300,000 travellers choose us every year – to Greenland, Iceland and Canada.
Frequently asked questions about FRA → GOH
No, there is no non-stop flight between Frankfurt and Nuuk. Your journey is booked as a single ticket with a connection in Copenhagen, where SAS operates the Frankfurt–Copenhagen sector and Air Greenland operates the Copenhagen–Nuuk sector.
Air Greenland flies up to daily from Copenhagen to Nuuk, year-round. See exact days and connection times from Frankfurt in the booking system above.
The Frankfurt–Copenhagen sector is operated by our interline partner SAS. The Copenhagen–Nuuk sector is operated by Air Greenland with an Airbus A330-800neo.
When you book the whole journey as one ticket, your checked baggage is normally transferred automatically to your connecting flight. Always confirm the baggage handling for your specific booking at check-in, especially if your connection time in Copenhagen is short.
Economy tickets on the Air Greenland sector include 20 kg of checked baggage plus 8 kg of hand baggage. Premium passengers get 2 checked bags. Baggage allowance on the Frankfurt–Copenhagen sector follows SAS’s policy for that fare type.
In the event of weather-related cancellations on the Air Greenland sector, 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.
Fares on the Copenhagen–Nuuk sector are typically lowest from October to March. Book at least 60 days ahead for the best price. The summer season, June to August, should be booked 4–6 months ahead, as demand is high.
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, while Germany is inside it, so always check the current entry requirements with your foreign ministry before departure.
Takuss, Standard and Premium tickets can be changed to a different date or destination for a fixed fee of DKK 750, plus any fare difference. Changes can be made via My Booking up to 2 hours before departure. Standard Flex and Premium Flex continue to offer full flexibility. Takuss, Standard and Premium tickets are non-refundable in the event of cancellation – only taxes and charges can be refunded, provided the cancellation is made up to 2 hours before departure. If you booked via a travel agency or Air Greenland’s business portal, changes must be handled there.
Nuuk Airport (GOH) is Greenland’s main international gateway, opened in November 2024 with a new 2,200-metre runway. It lies just 4 km from the city centre – about a 10-minute taxi or local bus ride.
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