Flying from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport (GOH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 28 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport.
Nuuk Airport is located in Nuuk. The city operates in the UTC-3 timezone and is 3 hours behind Reykjavik.
The busiest route is from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Nuuk Airport (GOH), with 5 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from KEF to GOH is the 08:00 Icelandair option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 21:00 with Icelandair.
To ensure you get on your flight from Reykjavik to GOH, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport (GOH) can be booked from this terminal.
Icelandair is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport taking off from KEF.
From the centre of Reykjavik, KEF is approximately 48 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to get there.
Want a handy hotel close to Keflavik International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
About Nuuk Airport (GOH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near GOH:
Getting from Nuuk Airport (GOH) to central Nuuk
From Nuuk Airport, Nuuk is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 11 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport (GOH)
$635 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport. Return flights start from $874. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
We recommend booking 6 months in advance. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score cheap tickets from Reykjavik to GOH within that timeframe.
The cheapest month for tickets from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport is March. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport (GOH)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport while November is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Nuuk, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before booking a flight from Reykjavik to GOH, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Nuuk, with the temperature ranging from 4ºC to 12ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport in February when temperatures average between -21ºC and -2ºC.
More about Nuuk
After booking your flight from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nuuk:
Nuuk Art Museum and Hans Egedes hus are a couple of top attractions to add to your Nuuk to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Evigheds Fjords.