Air Greenland reports strong demand on new route

The opening of it new airport in Ilulissat is approaching, and in connection with the airport inauguration, Air Greenland is also opening a new direct route between Ilulissat and Copenhagen.

The airline reports high demand on the new route:

– We see strong demand on the route between Copenhagen and Ilulissat, and sales are significantly above expectations, says Air Greenland in a written reply to Sermitsiaq.

The company further writes that the good sales confirm Air Greenland’s assessment that the new international airport in Ilulissat opens up significant opportunities for both tourism and travel to and from North Greenland.

Despite the strong demand, however, Air Greenland says that there are still tickets to buy on the opening flight, which will take place on 29 October.

In the start-up phase, Air Greenland flies one weekly round trip on the new route, after which the frequency is gradually increased in line with demand.

Air Greenland provides this plan for the route’s first year:

Winter 2026/2027

• From the end of October to the middle of December: 1 weekly departure.

• From mid-December to mid-January: up to 3 weekly departures.

• After mid-January: 2 weekly departures for a shorter period.

Easter 2027

Spring 2027

Summer 2027

Autumn 2027

• After the high season, the program is reduced to 4 weekly departures.

• From the end of October, there are 3 weekly departures, after which the frequency increases again to 4 weekly departures around Christmas and New Year.

• Copenhagen → Ilulissat: at 09.45 with arrival at 11.45 (local time).

• Ilulissat → Copenhagen: at 13.15 with arrival at 21.00 (local time).