Flying from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Nuuk Airport (GOH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Keflavik International Airport to Nuuk Airport is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Flights from KEF to GOH start from 08:00 — the earliest with Icelandair. The latest departure is at 21:00 with Icelandair. In total, there are five weekly Keflavik International Airport to Nuuk Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your KEF to GOH flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak periods, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Icelandair on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for KEF to GOH flights is Icelandair.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Keflavik International Airport to Nuuk Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between KEF and GOH:
Kulusuk Airport
Ilulissat Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Nuuk Airport (GOH)
Right now, R 6,408 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Keflavik International Airport to Nuuk Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,552. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book four months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from KEF to GOH.
March is the cheapest month for flights from Keflavik International Airport to Nuuk Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from KEF to GOH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Of the flights that depart from Keflavik International Airport, 66.96% land on schedule at their destination.
Keflavik International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Keflavik International Airport to Nuuk Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near KEF:
Arriving at Nuuk Airport (GOH)
If you're getting in on a late Keflavik International Airport to Nuuk Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near GOH:
Getting from Nuuk Airport (GOH) to central Nuuk
Nuuk Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Nuuk. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Nuuk Airport (GOH)
June is the most popular month for flights from Keflavik International Airport to Nuuk Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Nuuk in October.
Book your flight from Keflavik International Airport to Nuuk Airport for July if you'd like to explore Nuuk during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KEF to GOH in February. Average temperatures are between -21ºC (-6ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) then.