How to find cheap flights to Ilulissat Airport (JAV)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Ilulissat Airport is $3,108. A round-trip plane ticket to JAV right now is $5,188.
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It's generally recommended to book about four months before your departure date. That's when you're most likely to get the best price on tickets to Ilulissat, where Ilulissat Airport is located.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of landing cheap flights to Ilulissat. Doing this will give you more choices for where you take off and touch down, as well as different prices.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are often cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Ilulissat Airport.
Best time to go to Ilulissat
September is generally the cheapest month to board a flight to Ilulissat.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to JAV, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to JAV. Travel then if you're eager to experience Ilulissat at its liveliest.
November is the least busy time of year to travel if you prefer a more relaxed pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Ilulissat then.
With averages of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF), July is when Ilulissat is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.
Ranging from -28ºC (-18ºF) to -7ºC (19ºF), February is when temperatures are at their lowest.
June often brings more sun than cloud. With three days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Ilulissat.
The wettest time of year is October. Go then and you can expect to get around seven days of rainfall.
Travelling to Ilulissat Airport (JAV): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and jump on a direct flight to Ilulissat Airport. Air Greenland and Flugfélag Íslands fly nonstop to Ilulissat.
Consider booking your JAV plane ticket with Air Greenland. It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 0% of flights into this airport showing up on time.
On arrival at JAV, you'll be in the UTC-2 timezone.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to JAV? These hotels close to Ilulissat Airport offer the perfect place to relax and recharge:
Getting to central Ilulissat from Ilulissat Airport (JAV)
JAV is about 3 kilometres from central Ilulissat.
If you're planning to catch a taxi after your flight to JAV, it'll take around 10 minutes to get to the centre.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 45 minutes.
If you'd love to stay near the action in Ilulissat, unpack your suitcase at one of these popular hotels:
Ilulissat highlights
These leading attractions have to be on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Ilulissat:
Ilulissat Icefjord: The perfect place to start your city tour, this landmark is around 2 kilometres southwest of the city centre.
Harbour view point: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A memorable landmark, it's around 0.48 kilometres east of the centre of Ilulissat.
How to get to Aasiaat from Ilulissat Airport (JAV)
JAV serves as a gateway to the nearby city of Aasiaat, which is around 97 kilometres away. The most convenient way into the centre will depend on when you're travelling, so plan ahead accordingly.
Travelling from Ilulissat Airport (JAV) to Qasigiannguit
Qasigiannguit is another city that you can easily get to from Ilulissat Airport. It's about 48 kilometres away.