Flight tickets from Hamburg to Ilulissat

1 Traveler, Economy

From

Departure

Return

Explore Flights from Hamburg to Ilulissat

From

Try updating your route (origin and/or destination) or interact with individual dates below in order to find offers.

Sep 2026

No result for this month.

Oct 2026

No result for this month.

Nov 2026

No result for this month.

SEP

OCT

Flight Deals for Popular Routes on Air Greenland

From

Budget

DKK

There are no fares that match your filter criteria. Please adjust your filters.

*Fares displayed have been collected within the last 48hrs and may no longer be available at time of booking.

What you need to know about your trip

The most important information about travelling from Hamburg to Ilulissat, gathered in one place.

1–2 stops

Connection

Via Copenhagen (CPH). From 29 October 2026 we fly Copenhagen–Ilulissat direct once weekly; outside that schedule the onward leg connects via Kangerlussuaq or Nuuk.

Weekly

Departures

Frequency to Ilulissat varies by season and connection point – check exact days and connection times in the booking system above.

SAS + Air Greenland

Operated by

Hamburg–Copenhagen with SAS, Copenhagen–Ilulissat (direct or via Kangerlussuaq/Nuuk) with Air Greenland.

20 kg

Baggage included

Checked through to Ilulissat on a single ticket, plus 8 kg hand baggage. Premium passengers on the Air Greenland legs get 30 kg baggage plus 2 max 8 kg hand baggage.

Your journey from Hamburg to Ilulissat

From Hamburg Airport (HAM)

Your trip starts with a short hop to Copenhagen, operated by our interline partner SAS. We recommend being at Hamburg Airport at least 2 hours before departure. Once you arrive in Copenhagen, your onward journey to Ilulissat is booked as part of the same ticket, so your baggage is checked through and you simply follow the connecting flights signage.

Connecting in Copenhagen (CPH)

Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) is Air Greenland’s main international hub. From 29 October 2026, we operate a direct flight from Copenhagen to Ilulissat once a week, on Wednesdays. Outside that weekly departure, your onward journey connects via Kangerlussuaq or Nuuk, with a possible overnight stay depending on the schedule. Connection times vary by departure, so always check the routing and layover length shown at booking.

Arriving in Ilulissat (JAV)

Ilulissat is home to the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its dramatic glacier front. The town’s airport serves as the gateway to North Greenland and its surrounding settlements.

When is it cheapest?

As with our other routes to Greenland, fares on the Copenhagen–Ilulissat sector are typically lowest in the low season from October to March. Booking well ahead of your travel dates, and keeping an eye on flexible connection times and routings via Copenhagen, generally gives you the best combination of price and comfort.

In the event of weather-related changes

Greenlandic weather can affect the flights within Greenland on this journey. In the event of a weather cancellation on any Air Greenland sector, 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.

Onward flight: Copenhagen–Ilulissat

Direct service from 29 Oct 2026

Direct frequency Weekly (Wed)

Alternative routingVia Kangerlussuaq or Nuuk

Onboard WiFi Yes

Entertainment At every seat

Cabin layout — Copenhagen - Ilulissat/Nuuk/Kangerlussuaq (Boeing 737-800)

Hamburg–Copenhagen with SAS. This is how you are seated on the first leg of your journey, Copenhagen - Ilulissat/Nuuk/Kangerlussuaq, flown with a leased Boeing 737-800 from AirSeven in a 3-3 economy configuration with 189 seats.

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 Hamburg–Ilulissat 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 HAM → JAV

No, there is no non-stop flight between Hamburg and Ilulissat. Your journey is booked as a single ticket with a connection in Copenhagen, operated by our interline partner SAS on the Hamburg–Copenhagen sector.

From 29 October 2026, Air Greenland operates a direct flight from Copenhagen to Ilulissat once a week, on Wednesdays. Outside that weekly departure, the onward journey connects via Kangerlussuaq or Nuuk, and may involve an overnight stay depending on the schedule.

The Hamburg–Copenhagen sector is operated by our interline partner SAS. The Copenhagen–Ilulissat journey, whether direct or via Kangerlussuaq or Nuuk, is operated by Air Greenland.

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 or your routing involves an overnight stay.

Economy tickets on the Air Greenland sectors include 20 kg of checked baggage plus 8 kg of hand baggage. Premium passengers get 30 kg checked luggage plus 2 pieces of hand luggage, max 8 kg total. Baggage allowance on the Hamburg–Copenhagen sector follows SAS’s policy for that fare type.

In the event of weather-related cancellations on any 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–Ilulissat sector are typically lowest from October to March. Booking well ahead of your travel dates gives you more choice of routing, connection times and fares for the full Hamburg–Ilulissat journey.

Danish and Nordic citizens do not need a visa for Greenland – a passport or valid ID is sufficient. Other EU citizens, including travellers departing from Germany, need a valid passport. Greenland is outside the Schengen Area, so always check the current entry requirements with your foreign ministry before departure.

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.

Ilulissat is on the west coast of Greenland and serves as the gateway to North Greenland, best known for the nearby Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.