Travelling from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) to Nuuk Airport (GOH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Nuuk Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Every week, there are three Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Nuuk Airport flights. To take off as soon as possible, take the 08:05 Icelandair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 22:05 with Icelandair.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your KEF to GOH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Flugfélag Íslands on this route.
With a dependable 87.5% of services arriving on schedule, Air Greenland has the best on-time record for KEF to GOH flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Nuuk Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between KEF and GOH include:
Copenhagen Airport
Ilulissat Airport
Kulusuk Island Airport
Handy information about Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
78% of flights leaving from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Nuuk Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to KEF:
Arriving at Nuuk Airport (GOH)
If you have a late Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Nuuk Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near GOH:
When to fly to Nuuk Airport (GOH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Nuuk Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Nuuk in March.
The warmest month in Nuuk is July, with the temperature ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Book your flights from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Nuuk Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KEF to GOH in February. Temperatures average between -21ºC (-6ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) then.