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Connecting route · Greenland → Turkiye

Flights from Nuuk to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Nuuk to Istanbul. 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
GOHISTKEF

Nuuk to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey9h 26mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Reykjavik or Copenhagen

Best ways to fly from Nuuk to Istanbul

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

1
GOH Reykjavik (KEF) IST
Leg 1: Air Greenland, Icelandair · Leg 2: Icelandair
One airline, one ticket ~9h 26m
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GOH Copenhagen (CPH) IST
Leg 1: Air Greenland · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
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
+5hIstanbul vs Nuuk
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
GOH → IST, SAW

Flights from Nuuk to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nuuk to Istanbul?
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 Nuuk to Istanbul?
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 Nuuk and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Reykjavik (KEF) and Copenhagen (CPH). Air Greenland flies both legs via Reykjavik, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nuuk and Istanbul?
Nuuk: Nuuk International Airport (GOH). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Nuuk and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 5 hours ahead of Nuuk.

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