When travelling from Nuuk – Air Greenland

Check-in:

At the new airport in Nuuk, travelers are recommended to arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure. After check-in, passengers are asked to go through security immediately. Late arrival or late security check may result in a missed departure. Travelers are therefore encouraged to arrive at the airport in good time.

Read more on Greenland Airports check-in rules here: https://airports.gl/en/check-in/

Security check in Nuuk:

When the new terminal opens in Nuuk on June 24, 2024, new security procedures will come into effect. This means that travelers will need to arrive in good time when traveling from Nuuk, as travelers will have to go through security whether they are traveling domestically, stopover in Nuuk or traveling internationally.

Upon arrival in Denmark:

Greenland Airport announces that Nuuk Airport is currently approved for Security Level 2, which also applies after November 28, 2024 when the international runway is put into use. Security Level 2 means that you as an Air Greenland customer should be aware of the following when traveling abroad via Nuuk:
- Upon arrival at your destination abroad, there is no access to the transit area but instead directly to baggage claim by busses.
- If you continue your journey on another flight after arriving at your destination, it is necessary to go through security again.

Greenland Airports expects to achieve the One Stop Security security standard in the summer of 2025, which means that you only have to go through one security check, even if you have connecting flights in other countries.

You can read more on Greenland Airports website: https://airports.gl/en/security/

Security check during a stopover in Nuuk

When making a stopover in Nuuk, travelers must walk from the arrivals hall, up through the terminal to the security checkpoint and back down to the departures hall to board their flight.

Read more about Greenland Airport's security rules and how to proceed on their website here: https://airports.gl/en/security/

Other carry-on baggage restrictions at Nuuk Airport

When going through security at Nuuk Airport, travelers can leave their belongings in their carry-on baggage. You may be asked to remove your wristwatch, belt or shoes if they contain metal.

Please note that the procedure is different at Kangerlussuaq Airport. Read more about Greenland Airport's carry-on baggage rules here: https://airports.gl/en/security/

Parking to and from Nuuk Airport

Nuuk Airport will have a modern parking system that automatically registers the car's license plate when entering and leaving the parking area. Payment is made before leaving the parking lot.

Greenland Airport's parking lot is monitored by cameras to improve security and customer experience.

Read more about Greenland Airports prices and rules via their website here: https://airports.gl/en/parkering-i-lufthavnen/