Cheap flights from London to Nuuk

Nuuk's summer means longer daylight and milder weather, and July is the cheapest month among the dated fares shown. Winter visits are darker and colder, so pack for short days if you travel then. Weekends and school holidays can tighten availability on a route with no direct flights, while Christmas and New Year often lift fares. The price calendar covers October to February and May to August, so compare those months before you book.

Scandinavian Airlines, Icelandair and Finnair are the carriers named for this route, and none of them flies it nonstop from London, so every itinerary includes a connection. The difference between them is usually where you change planes, how long the layover is and what the fare includes. One ticket may be a light fare with paid baggage, while another includes more, so compare baggage, seat selection and change rules before you book. Check the operating carrier on each segment too, because the airline selling the ticket may not be the one flying every leg.

Transfers into Nuuk are usually short, with taxis and local transport covering the distance from the airport to the centre. Because Nuuk is the only destination airport named for this route, check that your booking does not send you to another Greenland airport. Weather can affect arrivals and departures, especially in winter, so leave margin if you have fixed plans on the same day. If you arrive late, confirm how you will reach your accommodation before you land.

Currency

DKK (kr.)

Power sockets

Type C, E, F, K · 230 V

Language

Greenlandic

Emergency number

112

Driving side

right

Calling code

+299

Internet domain

.gl

Population of Nuuk

18 k (2020)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which London airport your ticket uses, because London City, Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton and Stansted have different transfers.
• Compare baggage, seat and change rules across Scandinavian Airlines, Icelandair and Finnair before choosing the lowest fare.
• Confirm whether the connection is on one ticket or separate tickets, because separate bookings carry missed-connection risk.
• Check that your passport and any documents needed for Greenland are valid for the whole trip.
• Allow extra connection time in winter, when weather can disrupt Nordic routes.
• Make sure your arrival airport is Nuuk and not another Greenland destination.