Greenland's Nuuk Airport Opens, Connecting U.S. and Europe to Arctic Capital

The new international airport in Nuuk marks a major milestone, enabling direct transatlantic flights and boosting Greenland's tourism and connectivity.

Nuuk Airport's new 2,200-meter runway allows direct flights from North America and Europe, eliminating the need for stopovers in Kangerlussuaq.
United Airlines will launch the first direct U.S. flights from Newark to Nuuk in June 2025, with SAS and Icelandair adding new European routes.
Greenland's government and Air Greenland anticipate the airport will enhance tourism, trade, and regional connectivity across the Arctic territory.
Nuuk, home to one-third of Greenland's population, offers a mix of Inuit cultural heritage, modern conveniences, and stunning Arctic landscapes.
The airport's opening is part of Greenland's broader infrastructure development, including upgrades to other airports in Ilulissat and Qaqortoq.

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