Nuuk Airport serves the capital of Greenland, located on the southwestern coast of the island, about 4-5 km from the city center.
Nuuk is the main gateway for exploring Greenland's fjords and ice sheet, and is also the administrative and cultural center of the territory.
How to get to Godthaab / Nuuk Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to GOH
Parking near Godthaab / Nuuk Airport
A few steps from the terminal there is a small parking lot.
It is unattended; rates are generally high, consistent with local cost of living.
How to get to Nuuk from GOH
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Godthaab / Nuuk Airport
Some car rental operators have desks in the arrivals area, useful only for travel within Nuuk itself, since no road network exists to other cities.
Driver's license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name are necessary for the deposit.
Hotels near Godthaab / Nuuk Airport
Centre of Nuuk
4 km from the airport, 5-10 minutes by taxi; no rail or metro link, but the city is still walkable.
Best for: Travellers who want the city centre, the harbour and the museums within walking distance, with the airport still just minutes away by taxi.
- The Katuaq Cultural Centre, the colonial harbour and museums reachable on foot from most hotels
- Distance from the airport is similar wherever you choose to stay in the city
- No direct public transport to the airport: you depend on a taxi or rental car
- A limited choice of hotels compared with a European capital of similar size: few alternatives beyond the main ones
Recommended hotels
- Hotel Hans Egede Nuuk's biggest hotel, 0.1 km from the centre and on the sea, 4 minutes' walk from the Katuaq Cultural Centre; the panoramic Skyline bar with views over the city and the fjords. View availability
- Hotel Nordbo 23 apartments with kitchen in a quiet residential area, 10 minutes' walk from the colonial harbour and the centre; suited to those who want more space and an independent stay. View availability
- HOTEL SØMA Nuuk A former seamen's home opened in 1969, now a non-profit hotel on the harbour that reinvests its earnings in the local community; a restaurant also very popular with Nuuk residents at lunchtime. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is appropriately sized for its role as the country's main gateway, though still modest by international standards.
For flights, it is advisable to arrive at least 2 hours in advance, as weather conditions can occasionally cause delays.
Map of Godthaab / Nuuk Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Can you drive from Nuuk to other Greenlandic towns?
No, Greenland has no road network connecting the different towns: travel between settlements is by plane or boat.
Q. Is Greenland part of the European Union?
No, although it's an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, it's part of neither the EU nor the Schengen area: a valid ID document, generally a passport, is required.
Q. Why are prices in Greenland so high?
Because of extreme geographic isolation and high import costs: almost everything, from groceries to building materials, arrives by ship or plane.
Q. Can you pay by card almost everywhere in Greenland?
Yes, electronic payments are widely used even in small settlements, despite the geographic isolation: it's still worth having a bit of cash in Danish kroner for more informal situations.
Flight board
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