How to get from Iceland to Greenland?

I'm planning to go to Iceland this summer. Since I've never been so close to Greenland before (except on a plane), I'm thinking about going to Greenland too. Is there any ferry or plane that goes from Iceland to Greenland? If yes, how much time will this need? How much does it cost?

Best Answer

For flights, you can arrive from three countries:

From Iceland, through Air Iceland and Air Greenland
From Copenhagen, Denmark, with Air Greenland.
from Iqaluit, Canada with Air Nunavut.

By boat to/from Nuuk (the capital): - Arctic Umiaq Line has a passenger terminal to Maniitsoq-Sisimiut-Aasiaat-Uummannaq and Paamiut-Qaqortoq-Narsaq-Narsarsuaq.

Royal Arctic Line and Blue Water are cargo-boat companies operating out of Nuuk.

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Can you take a day trip from Iceland to Greenland?

You can just do a day trip to Greenland! From Reykjavik the flight to to the small village of Kulusuk in East Greenland is just 2 hours, and on an 8-hour day tour you'd have some time for hiking, checking out Greenlandic handicrafts and getting insights into Inuit culture and traditions.

How long is flight from Greenland to Iceland?

The fastest direct flight from Greenland to Iceland is 2 hours 14 minutes.

Can I fly from Iceland to Greenland?

Flights to Nuuk. Icelandair has direct flights from Iceland to Greenland. Flight time from Reykjav\xedk City Airport (RKV) to Nuuk (GOH) is 3 hours and 20 minutes. Nuuk (called Godth\xe5b in Danish) is the capital of Greenland, balancing commerce and culture with fresh air and stunning views.

How do you get to Greenland?

There are two ways to get to Greenland: On an aircraft or on a cruise ship. Most people travel by plane to Greenland. There are currently two airlines that offer tickets to Greenland on a regular basis. Air Greenland operates routes to Greenland from Copenhagen and Reykjavik and Air Iceland from Reykjavik in Iceland.

Flight from ICELAND to GREENLAND - magical trip from Reykjavik to Nuuk

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