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United Airlines resumes flights between New York and Nuuk

United Airlines resumes flights between New York and Nuuk

From June 7, United Airlines will resume its summer route between New York (Newark) and Nuuk. The route connects Greenland and the United States with a direct air link during the summer season. For the second year in a row, the route will operate, giving both travelers from Greenland and international visitors the opportunity to fly directly between Nuuk and one of the world’s largest cities.

05. May 2026

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A connection between two different worlds

The route between Nuuk and New York is not only about transportation – it is also about creating opportunities to experience and better understand
two very different parts of the world. 

For travelers from Greenland, the route opens the door to an international city with a wide range of cultural experiences. For visitors from the United States, it offers the opportunity to experience Greenland up close – and gain insight into a way of life that is often different from what is portrayed in the media. 

The direct connection makes travel easier in both directions and supports curiosity, understanding, and meaningful encounters between people. 

 

 

 

United Airlines shares: 

“United is excited to be returning for a second summer season to Greenland with our flights between Newark/New York and Nuuk! We will offer twice weekly flights on our Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft with 16 premium economy seats and 150 economy seats.” 

Photo - Aningaaq R. Carlsen, Visit Greenland

Flights throughout the summer

United Airlines will operate the route twice weekly from June 7 to September 23, 2026. 

Flights will be operated with both premium economy and economy seating. 

 

 

 

United Airlines continues: 

“The route operates from Newark/New York on Tuesdays and Saturdays and from Nuuk on Wednesdays and Sundays. United is the only carrier to directly connect the United States and Greenland and we were the first carrier to ever connect the United States with Nuuk when we launched our service last year.” 

Photo - Filip Gielda, Visit Greenland

Connections to destinations across the Americas

Via New York (Newark), travelers will have access to a wide range of onward destinations across both North and South America. 

 

 

 

United Airlines states: 

With the EWR-GOH schedule planned for this summer, customers can connect to over 80 destinations across the Americas via our Newark/New York hub.” 

 

 

 

At the same time, last year’s experience showed steady interest in the route. 

 

 

 

United Airlines adds: 

“In the inaugural season last summer, we saw over 140 unique itineraries (O&Ds) take advantage of our EWRGOH flight. We carried over 6,200 passengers last year.” 

Photo: javaistan

Plan your journey

The route opens up travel between Greenland and the United States – and creates opportunities for new perspectivesencounters, and experiences beyond what is usually seen or heard. 

Photo: United Airlines