SAS Latest Carrier To Add Service To Greenland
Greenland is having its moment. As Greenland prepares for the opening of its new airport in Nuuk, carriers are adding service. Today, SAS announced it too would begin flying to Nuuk in 2025, adding direct competition to Greenland’s lifeline to Denmark.
SAS Will Add Seasonal Service To Nuuk, Greenland In 2025
Greenland, the vast autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has been sheltered from the world for many years thanks to the size of its airports. Other than widebody service from Copenhagen on an Air Greenland A330, turboprops are utilized thanks to small domestic airports and
Starting June 27, 2025, SAS will offer direct flights from Copenhagen (CPH) to Nuuk, Greenland (GOH), marking the return of SAS to Greenland after more than 20 years.
The new route will operate during the summer season three times per week:
Departure
Flight
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
CPH
SK 1294
09:00
09:00
12:15
GOH
SK 1293
11:05
11:05
14:20
Anko van der Werff, President and CEO of SAS cites rising demand for the latest route addition:
“We’re thrilled to enhance connectivity between Greenland, Scandinavia and destinations worldwide through our SkyTeam alliance. This new route meets the rising demand for unique, adventurous travel experiences, while reinforcing Copenhagen’s position as a key hub for Scandinavian connections worldwide.”
SAS already partners with Air Greenland, but the new service will add capacity and hopefully lower fares.
My question is whether the infrastructure in Nuuk, Ilulissat, and other cities in Greenland can handle what may be a sudden influx of tourism.
Earlier this month, United Airlines announced it would add service from its Newark, New Jersey (EWR) hub to Nuuk starting next year utilizing a Boeing 737-800 jet.
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CONCLUSION
SAS is the latest carrier to announce service to Greenland in 2025. Flights will operate three times per week, seasonally, between Copenhagen and Nuuk.
I am planning a trip to Greenland myself and with all the new flight options, I am excited about the possibilities. More on that in a future post, though I do intend to fly the Air Greenland A330-800neo.
image: SAS