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Connecting route · Turkiye → Greenland

Flights from Istanbul to Nuuk

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Nuuk. The easiest way is one stop via Reykjavik or Copenhagen, about 9h 26m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 9h 26m
ISTGOHKEF

Istanbul to Nuuk at a glance

Fastest journey9h 26mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Reykjavik or Copenhagen

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Nuuk

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
IST Reykjavik (KEF) GOH
Leg 1: Icelandair · Leg 2: Air Greenland, Icelandair
One airline, one ticket ~9h 26m
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2
IST Copenhagen (CPH) GOH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Greenland
Self-transfer likely ~10h 27m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,552 km3,448 miles
Journey time
9h 26mestimate
Time difference
-5hNuuk vs Istanbul
Currency in Nuuk
USD
Airports
IST, SAW → GOH

Flights from Istanbul to Nuuk: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Nuuk?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Reykjavik and Copenhagen. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Nuuk?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,552 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Nuuk?
The best connecting points are Reykjavik (KEF) and Copenhagen (CPH). Icelandair flies both legs via Reykjavik, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Nuuk?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Nuuk: Nuuk International Airport (GOH).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Nuuk?
Nuuk is 5 hours behind Istanbul.

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