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The distance from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Nuuk is about 200 miles (320 km) and the only way to make the journey is by plane due to the lack of surface roads. Air Greenland provides flights from Kangerlussuaq to Nuuk Airport Mon-Fri which last about 55min and you can get a taxi from there to the city centre.

UK citizens can travel visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Passports must be valid for at least three months after your planned date of departure and be less than 10 years old. Proof of a return ticket and evidence of financial support may also be required.

There are no currency exchange facilities or cashpoint machines at Greenland airports so you should conduct any forex transactions at your UK point of origin. You can also use the facilities at connecting airports such as Copenhagen or Reykjavik during flights from the UK to Greenland.

Service from Belfast International (BFS) and Belfast City (BHD) airports to Kangerlussuaq is available via providers including Aer Lingus, easyJet and KLM with durations between 19h-21h. Comparatively, the quickest flights from Northern Ireland to Nuuk take at least 21h.

Glasgow International Airport is often the best departure airport if you're flying from Scotland to Greenland. You can find one-stop flights from Glasgow to Ilulissat, Nuuk, Kulusuk and Narsarsuaq (UAK). These flights are usually offered by Icelandair and stop at Keflavík International Airport (KEF) in Reykjavík, which is one of Icelandair's hubs. Flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) generally involve at least two stops, most often in Stockholm (ARN) and Reykjavík.

The shared town bus service is often the cheapest way to get into town. However, it doesn’t run regularly, so you may have to choose between waiting or taxing a taxi. The bus will also often take longer, as it may take detours to drop other passengers off along the way. Although it isn't on a fixed route, it can usually take you to your exact destination in town, so you won’t need to walk from a bus stop.

Narsarsuaq Airport is the only international airport in the southernmost Greenland. If you arrive here, you can find domestic flights to multiple other airports in southern Greenland, including Alluitsup Paa Heliport (LLU) and Narsaq Heliport (JNS). There's a shuttle bus that runs into town and to the harbour, where you can connect to other towns via ferries.

Sissimut has a domestic airport, with flights available from most of Greenland’s International Airports. Kangerlussuaq and Nuuk are usually the best options. They’re most likely to have direct flights available and generally offer the cheapest routes. All domestic flights are operated by Air Greenland.

Kulusk doesn't have any public transport available, but if you're staying at the Kulusk Hotel, they offer a complimentary shuttle from the airport. There also aren't usually taxis available unless you book them in advance. Consider booking a private transfer, especially if you're arriving in winter. Otherwise, you'll generally need to walk into town, which takes roughly 30 minutes.

Kangerlussuaq's residential area stretches around the airport, so depending on where you're staying, you may be within easy walking distance. Alternatively, there is a bus that goes around town and stops just outside the airport. You can find the stop opposite the souvenir shops at the airport. A bus ticket will cost around DKK 12 (about GBP 1.40), and the bus runs roughly every 30 minutes.

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