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Distance to Sisimiut1.4km
Distance to Uummannaarsuk11.0km
Most popular destinationNuuk

About Sisimiut Airport

  • Sisimiut Airport is located in Kitaa and is a main airport for Sisimiut.

  • The airport is also used by passengers travelling to or from nearby Assaqutaq and Uummannaarsuk, making it a major gateway for the wider area.

  • One of the well-known airlines at Sisimiut Airport to consider for your next journey is Air Greenland.

  • Need ideas on where to go if you're setting off from Sisimiut? Direct flights from Sisimiut Airport can take you to some standout destinations, including:

    • Nuuk

    • Kangerlussuaq

    • Ilulissat

  • July, August, and September are the busiest months at Sisimiut Airport. These are the warmest months in this part of Greenland, drawing visitors for hiking, boat tours, and outdoor exploration. August typically marks the peak of the short Arctic summer, with September still offering reasonable conditions before temperatures drop.

  • January, March, and December are the quietest months at Sisimiut Airport. Deep winter brings long periods of darkness, extreme cold, and limited daylight, which keeps overall demand low. These months see little leisure travel, and the harsh Arctic conditions mean most arrivals are local or logistical rather than tourism-driven.

How to get from Sisimiut Airport to Sisimiut

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Sisimiut Airport from Sisimiut

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options from the city to the airport.

Where to stay near Sisimiut Airport

  • Whether you have a late flight to Sisimiut Airport or an early check-in, Hotel Søma Sisimiut is there when your schedule calls for convenience. It's just 2 kilometres away and features a hot spring, heating, and a safe deposit box.

  • Hotel Sisimiut & Tours is roughly 3 kilometres from the airport and also worth considering. From a currency exchange service and heating to luggage storage, it has the essentials for a comfortable stay.

Car rental options near Sisimiut Airport

  • If you're flying into Sisimiut, pick up a car rental at Sisimiut Airport and follow your own route through the city and beyond.

Sisimiut Airport FAQs

Currently, there don’t seem to be any car hire pick-up points near to Sisimiut Airport’s Arrivals or Departures.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Sisimiut Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Sisimiut Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Sisimiut Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Sisimiut Airport’s departure lounge.

isi4u hostel, Local Guides and Tours is the highest-rated hotel near Sisimiut Airport, just 1.8km away. Other great hotels nearby include Hotel Søma Sisimiut (1.3km from the airport), and Kammak Hostel Sisimiut (1.5km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Sisimiut Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Sisimiut Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Sisimiut Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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