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.
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/
Duty free:
For international travelers, Greenland Airports will offer duty free items. Their webshop will open 1st September and the physical store will open on November 28.
Read more about Greenland Airports Duty Free selection and rules here: https://airports.gl/en/duty-free/