Cheap Flights from Reykjavik (REYK) to Nuuk (GOH)

Travelling from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport (GOH): What you need to know

• Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport flight.

• The timezone in Nuuk is UTC-2, which is two hours behind Reykjavik. Nuuk Airport is located in Nuuk.

• The busiest route is from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to Nuuk Airport (GOH). You can choose from 4 direct services each week. Icelandair operates a 8:05am departure between KEF and GOH.

• Leave enough time to make your flight from Reykjavik to GOH. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

• Popular months like August or other busy periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Reykjavik

Keflavik Airport (KEF)

• Keflavik Airport (KEF) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport (GOH) operate out of this terminal.

• Icelandair is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport jetting out of KEF.

• The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Flugfélag Íslands from KEF to GOH.

• Air Greenland is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.

• KEF is about 48 kms (30 miles) from central Reykjavik. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.

• Looking for a comfortable hotel near Keflavik Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

  • Hotel Keflavik by Reykjavik Keflavik Airport

  • ABC Hotel by Reykjavik Keflavik Airport

  • Keflavik Micro Suites

• When it comes to Keflavik Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights complete their journey on time.

Reykjavik Airport (RKV)

• RKV is about 2 kms (1 mile) from central Reykjavik. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.

• Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Reykjavik to GOH flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Reykjavik Airport:

  • 101 Guesthouse Hotel

  • Hilton Reykjavik Nordica

  • Nordurey Guesthouse

• The majority of flights that leave Reykjavik Airport make it to their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 81%.

About Nuuk Airport (GOH)

• The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near GOH instead:

  • HOTEL Søma Nuuk

  • Hotel Hans Egede

  • HHE Express

Getting from Nuuk Airport (GOH) to central Nuuk

• Central Nuuk is around 3 kms (2 miles) from Nuuk Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.

• Travelling on public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport (GOH)

• The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport is £263. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £399. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

• Book ten months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Reykjavik to GOH.

• The best month for finding cheap Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport tickets is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.

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The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport (GOH)

• Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. January is the quietest month to go to Nuuk. July is when most people book flights from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport (GOH), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.

• The warmest month in Nuuk is July, with temperatures ranging between 4ºC and 12ºC. Book your Reykjavik to GOH plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

• February has temperatures of between -21ºC and -2ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Nuuk

• When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Nuuk right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Nuuk Airport:

  • HOTEL Søma Nuuk

  • Hotel Hans Egede

  • HHE Express

• Your trip to Nuuk isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions you can't miss include Jakobshavn Glacier, National Greenland Museum and Archives and Evigheds Fjords.