264
Avg Route Distance (mi)2203
Longest Route (mi)0
Domestic Routes100
International RoutesAir Greenland A/S is the flag carrier of Greenland, established on November 7, 1960, as Grønlandsfly. It was founded by Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Kryolitselskabet Øresund, a Danish mining company, with the initial goal of providing transport and logistics for American radar bases and cryolite operations in Greenland. Over the years, the Greenlandic Government also became an owner, and the company was rebranded as Air Greenland in 2002.
The airline's primary domestic and international hub is Nuuk Airport, with Ilulissat Airport also serving as a focus city. Air Greenland operates a diverse fleet adapted to the challenging Arctic environment, which includes an Airbus A330-800neo for transatlantic flights, and De Havilland Canada DHC-8-200 aircraft for its domestic fixed-wing network. Additionally, it operates a significant number of helicopters, such as H155, H225, and AS350 models, crucial for connecting remote settlements. The airline is also set to introduce an Airbus A320neo to its fleet in December 2026.
Air Greenland boasts an extensive route network of approximately 70 connections, serving 14 airports and 42 heliports within Greenland. Internationally, it provides year-round transatlantic services to Copenhagen Airport in Denmark and Keflavík International Airport in Iceland. Seasonal international routes include Billund and Aalborg in Denmark, and Iqaluit in Canada. Given the lack of roads connecting towns in Greenland, Air Greenland serves as a vital transportation lifeline for the country. Onboard, passengers can choose between Economy Class (Standard) and Premium Class on transatlantic flights. Premium Class passengers benefit from larger seats, hot meals, personal video screens, in-seat power, amenity kits, lounge access at Copenhagen Airport, priority boarding, and priority baggage claim. All fixed-wing flights offer complimentary snacks and drinks. The airline also provides charter services for tourism, scientific exploration, and search and rescue missions.
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The general sentiment toward Air Greenland is largely positive concerning its essential role in connecting Greenland's communities and the quality of service on its international flights, particularly with the newer Airbus A330neo. However, travelers strongly emphasize the necessity of being flexible due to frequent weather-related disruptions, which remain a primary source of passenger frustration.
Air Greenland maintains an overall good safety record, particularly given the challenging operational environment in the Arctic. The airline is IOSA registered and is not listed on the European Union (EU) flight ban list, indicating adherence to international safety standards.
While Air Greenland is recognized for prioritizing safety and often delays or cancels flights due to adverse weather or mechanical concerns, it has experienced some notable incidents throughout its history:
Air Greenland has been actively modernizing its fleet. It has replaced older aircraft like the Dash 7s with Dash 8s and its A330-200 with the state-of-the-art A330-800neo, which features Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines known for advanced technology. The airline is also replacing older Bell 212 helicopters with H155s and has replaced S-61 helicopters with H225s. No specific safety awards or recognitions were found in the available information.
51 airports shown
| Route | Destination | Flights | Distance | Aircraft | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOH → JAV |
Ilulissat (Jakobshavn)
Ilulissat (Jakobshavn)
|
138 | 350 mi | DH8B | Jun 1, 2026 |
| GOH → JHS |
Sisimiut (Holsteinsborg)
Sisimiut (Holsteinsborg)
|
64 | 200 mi | DH8B | Jun 1, 2026 |
| GOH → UAK |
Narsarsuaq
Narsarsuaq (Narssarssuaq)
|
56 | 288 mi | DH8B | Mar 30, 2026 |
| GOH → JEG |
Aasiaat
Aasiaat (Egedesminde
|
56 | 315 mi | DH8B | Jun 1, 2026 |
| CNP → OBY |
Ittoqqortoormiit Heliport (Scoresbysund Heliport)
Ittoqqortoormiit (Scoresbysund)
|
48 | 24 mi | AS50 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| GOH → JSU |
Maniitsoq
Maniitsoq (Sukkertoppen)
|
48 | 92 mi | DH8B | Jun 1, 2026 |
| GOH → SFJ |
Sondre Stromfjord
Kangerlussuaq (Sondre Stromfjord)
|
45 | 197 mi | DH8B | Jun 1, 2026 |
| GOH → CPH |
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
|
44 | 2203 mi | A338 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| UAK → JJU |
Qaqortoq Heliport (Julianehab Heliport)
Qaqortoq (Julianehab)
|
43 | 37 mi | EC55 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| JQA → UMD |
Uummannaq Heliport
Uummannaq
|
36 | 14 mi | EC55 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| GOH → KUS |
Kulusuk
Kulusuk
|
28 | 437 mi | DH8B | May 29, 2026 |
| GOH → JFR |
Paamiut
Paamiut (Frederikshab)
|
26 | 163 mi | DH8B | Jun 1, 2026 |
| JHS → GOH |
Nuuk
Nuuk (Godthab)
|
25 | 200 mi | DH8B | May 10, 2026 |
| SFJ → JHS |
Sisimiut (Holsteinsborg)
Sisimiut (Holsteinsborg)
|
18 | 82 mi | DH8B | Jun 1, 2026 |
| KEF → GOH |
Nuuk
Nuuk (Godthab)
|
17 | 871 mi | DH8B | Feb 15, 2026 |
| UAK → GOH |
Nuuk
Nuuk (Godthab)
|
16 | 288 mi | DH8B | Mar 2, 2026 |
| JSU → JHS |
Sisimiut (Holsteinsborg)
Sisimiut (Holsteinsborg)
|
16 | 109 mi | DH8B | Mar 9, 2026 |
| JEG → JAV |
Ilulissat (Jakobshavn)
Ilulissat (Jakobshavn)
|
15 | 56 mi | DH8B | May 7, 2026 |
| JAV → GOH |
Nuuk
Nuuk (Godthab)
|
14 | 350 mi | DH8B | May 10, 2026 |
| JEG → GOH |
Nuuk
Nuuk (Godthab)
|
14 | 315 mi | DH8B | May 10, 2026 |
| KUS → AGM |
Tasiilaq Heliport
Tasiilaq (Ammassalik
|
13 | 14 mi | EC55 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| SFJ → GOH |
Nuuk
Nuuk (Godthab)
|
13 | 197 mi | DH8B | Jun 1, 2026 |
| UAK → JNS |
Narsaq Heliport
Narsaq
|
13 | 27 mi | EC55 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| JSU → GOH |
Nuuk
Nuuk (Godthab)
|
13 | 92 mi | DH8B | Mar 9, 2026 |
| SFJ → JSU |
Maniitsoq
Maniitsoq (Sukkertoppen)
|
12 | 127 mi | DH8B | Mar 6, 2026 |
Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.