Flying from Nuuk Airport (GOH) to Ilulissat Airport (JAV): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Nuuk Airport to Ilulissat Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Take your pick of 23 weekly Nuuk Airport to Ilulissat Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Air Greenland is the earliest flight available. Air Greenland operates the latest service of the day at 17:55.
Leave plenty of time to make your GOH to JAV flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Air Greenland.
Air Greenland is the most punctual carrier offering GOH to JAV flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nuuk Airport to Ilulissat Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between GOH and JAV:
Kangerlussuaq Airport
Sisimiut Airport
Keflavik International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nuuk Airport (GOH) to Ilulissat Airport (JAV)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Nuuk Airport to Ilulissat Airport flight is £296. A round-trip fare is currently £568. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book two months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GOH to JAV.
The cheapest month for flights from Nuuk Airport to Ilulissat Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from GOH to JAV by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about Nuuk Airport (GOH)
Nuuk Airport is about 4 miles from central Nuuk. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Nuuk Airport to Ilulissat Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to GOH:
Arriving at Ilulissat Airport (JAV)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Nuuk Airport to Ilulissat Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JAV instead:
Getting from Ilulissat Airport (JAV) to central Ilulissat
Ilulissat Airport is roughly 2 miles from the centre of Ilulissat. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
When to fly to Ilulissat Airport (JAV)
The quietest month for a flight from Nuuk Airport to Ilulissat Airport is October, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Ilulissat based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Nuuk Airport to Ilulissat Airport for July if you want to explore Ilulissat during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
February has average temperatures of between -28ºC (-18ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GOH to JAV sometime then if you like cooler conditions.