Ilulissat International Airport opened on 29 October, adding a new international gateway to northern Greenland. The first direct flight from Copenhagen arrived the same day, bringing passengers to a town known for the icebergs visible offshore.

Air Greenland’s Copenhagen route starts with one direct flight a week under its winter schedule. Visit Greenland says Jettime will operate the service from November, with extra departures during selected periods. For travellers comparing itineraries, that makes the day of the week an important part of planning.

One of the area’s biggest draws is the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Icebergs travel through the fjord into the waters off the town, making the ice a feature of the landscape even before visitors get out on the water.

Tour operators around Disko Bay offer ways to see the region, including cruises among the icebergs. The Associated Press also highlighted sled dog tours in its coverage of the airport’s opening.

The launch gives some visitors a way to reach Ilulissat without first connecting through another Greenland airport. Nuuk remains part of the wider flight network, with onward Copenhagen connections on selected days under Air Greenland’s published schedule.