Flight tickets from Ilulissat to Copenhagen
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What you need to know about your trip
The most important information about the Ilulissat to Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen: approx. +4 hours.
Up to daily
Departures
Ilulissat-Nuuk operates several times daily year-round. Nuuk-Copenhagen operates up to daily year-round.
2 aircraft types
Aircraft per leg
Ilulissat-Nuuk: Dash-8. Nuuk-Copenhagen: Airbus A330-800neo (305 seats).
20 kg
Baggage included
Plus 8 kg hand baggage, valid for the entire Ilulissat-Copenhagen journey.
Your journey from Ilulissat to Copenhagen
Leg 1: Ilulissat (JAV) → Nuuk (GOH)
Air Greenland departs directly from Ilulissat Airport to Nuuk Airport (GOH) with a Dash-8 turboprop aircraft. The flight takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and operates several times daily, year-round, over approximately 600 km along Greenland's west coast. We recommend being at the airport at least 1 hour before departure. Check-in opens 2 hours before departure and closes 45 minutes before.
Connecting in Nuuk (GOH)
In Nuuk, you change to the international flight that takes you onward to Copenhagen. 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) → Copenhagen (CPH)
The final leg is flown non-stop with Air Greenland's Airbus A330-800neo, named «Tuukkaq». The flight takes approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes and operates up to daily, year-round, landing at Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup.
Arrival in Copenhagen (CPH)
Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup, is Air Greenland's main gateway to mainland Europe. From here you can easily continue on to destinations across Denmark and the rest of Europe, whether by train, car or connecting flight.
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 and from Ilulissat 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 Ilulissat-Nuuk 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: Ilulissat-NuukDash-8
Flight time leg 1Approx. 1h 30min
Leg 2: Nuuk-CopenhagenAirbus A330-800neo
Seats (A330-800neo)305
Onboard WiFiNo (leg 1), yes (leg 2)
New JAV airport expected29 Oct 2026
Cabin layout – Nuuk–Copenhagen (A330-800neo)
This is how you are seated on board the Airbus A330-800neo that flies you non-stop across the Atlantic to Copenhagen. The Ilulissat-Nuuk leg is flown with a smaller Dash-8-200 turboprop aircraft with no separate cabin layout.
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Frequently asked questions about JAV → CPH
The total travel time is approximately 6-7 hours including the stopover in Nuuk, depending on connection time. The first leg (Ilulissat-Nuuk) takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, and the second leg (Nuuk-Copenhagen) takes approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes.
The Ilulissat-Nuuk leg operates several times daily, year-round. The Nuuk-Copenhagen leg operates up to 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 Ilulissat-Nuuk 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 Ilulissat to Copenhagen. Your baggage is normally checked through to Copenhagen, 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 visit Ilulissat Icefjord during this period.
No, when you book the entire Ilulissat-Copenhagen 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 Ilulissat and Copenhagen, meaning travellers will no longer need to connect via Nuuk.
Greenland is outside the Schengen Area, so this route involves entering the Schengen Area upon arrival in Copenhagen. Always check the current entry requirements for Denmark with your foreign ministry before departure, based on your nationality.
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