Getting to Kangerlussuaq

Getting to Kangerlussuaq

There are currently several departure points for flights to Greenland. There are no international ferries.

The following are the most direct routes to Kangerlussuaq. Note: Some flights are seasonal and do not operate every day. Please check the schedules at the relevant airline to determine possible flight dates.

  1. Copenhagen -> Kangerlussuaq direct (Air Greenland)
  2. Copenhagen -> Nuuk -> Kangerlussuaq (Air Greenland or SAS + Air Greenland)
  3. Billund -> Nuuk -> Kangerlussuaq (Air Greenland)
  4. Aalborg -> Nuuk -> Kangerlussuaq (Air Greenland)
  5. Reykjavik/Keflavik -> Nuuk -> Kangerlussuaq (Air Greenland or IcelandAir + Air Greenland)
  6. New York -> Nuuk -> Kangerlussuaq (United Airlines + Air Greenland)
  7. Iqaluit -> Nuuk -> Kangerlussuaq (Air Greenland)

If you are already in Greenland, Air Greenland currently offer direct flight options from Ilulissat, Sisimiut, Nuuk, and Narsarsuaq.

For general information about visiting Kangerlussuaq, please refer to the Destination Arctic Circle website.

Air Greenland jet at Kangerlussuaq airport
Photo: Lisa Germany – Destination Arctic Circle
Royal Arctic Line supply ship

Getting equipment to Kangerlussuaq

There are two main companies that offer shipping support for equipment:

Blue Water Shipping – an international transport and logistics company specializing in sea freight to/from Greenland. They have several depots around Greenland, including in Sisimiut.

Kang Mini Tours – a local company that handles all forms of logistics to and from Greenland

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