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FAQs about travel to Kulusuk

Helpful information for travelers to Kulusuk

How far is Kulusuk Airport from the village?

Kulusuk Airport (KUS) is about a 20–30-minute walk from the village itself. While some hotels offer airport transfers, hiking is the only other way to get there due to the lack of public transport on the island.

How long is the flight to Kulusuk from Canada?

Since the airport is so small, all Icelandair flights to Kulusuk include a stopover in Iceland, with the flight from Reykjavík to Kulusuk only taking 2 hours.

How long it takes to reach Kulusuk depends on where in Canada you depart from. It can take roughly 7 hours from locations such as Toronto, and then 9 hours from Vancouver. Though keep in mind this doesn't account for any layover or stopover you choose to take.

Do you need a visa to visit Kulusuk?

Canadian citizens can visit Kulusuk for up to 90 days without a visa (for tourist and business purposes). Your passport must be valid for a minimum of 3 months from your planned departure date.

Visiting Kulusuk

Two houses (one red, one blue) pictured against a snowy scene in Kulusuk, Greenland

Welcome to East Greenland!

Icelandair operates direct flights from Iceland to 4 destinations in Greenland. Just a short, 1-hour and 50-minute direct flight from Iceland's Keflavík Airport (KEF) takes you to the village of Kulusuk (KUS), situated on the island of the same name in East Greenland.

Both the airport and the village are very small, with a population of around 240 and limited services, although there is a hotel. Most travellers use Kulusuk as a springboard to the riches of the region. In the remote east, the beauty of the country's natural wilderness combines with the Inuit cultural experience to create a truly memorable experience for visitors. Planning a trip to Greenland? Add a Stopover in Iceland to your trip at no additional airfare!

Exploring beyond Kulusuk

Characterized by colourful houses, the village of Kulusuk is home to hunters and fishermen who are still strongly connected to the traditions of their ancestors.

Tasiilaq, the largest town in East Greenland, is only 15 minutes by helicopter from Kulusuk airport, or an hour by boat if the weather conditions are good. Tasiilaq has a population of around 2,000, with a broader range of tours and services.

East Greenland is an incredible adventure destination. To best experience the region, it’s useful to work with local operators to arrange airport transfers and exploration further afield. Utilize their expertise to build a memorable adventure in this part of the world that's very off-the-beaten-track!

A pack of white huskies stand around in a group in Kulusuk, ready to embark on a dog sledding trip

A sail boat with a red sail is pictured with a large ice berg in the background

Art and culture

East Greenland is proud of its ancient traditions. Local storytellers share tales and myths with visitors, artisans proudly demonstrate their crafts, and women in national costumes perform drum dances. Here you'll have an opportunity to experience firsthand the ancient Inuit culture, best reflected in the beautiful craftsmanship of the carvings done in tusk and bone. Stop by artisan workshops to see some of Greenland's best carvers at work.

In Tasiilaq, the Ammassalik Museum can be found in the town's first church, close to the harbour. It gives good context to cultural heritage of East Greenland.

Summer and winter activities

The best times to visit East Greenland are June to September for boat trips, hiking, kayaking, and whale watching, and from February to April for dog-sledding, snowmobiling, ice fishing, skiing, snowshoeing, and catching the northern lights.

For a more relaxed holiday, boat tours run up the Ammassalik Fjord to several glaciers, the Sermilik Icefjord (one of the most active ice fjords in Greenland), traditional settlements, and an abandoned WWII airbase – all offering the potential for incredible iceberg viewing and whale watching.

Icelandair flies from Iceland to Kulusuk from March through September. Consult our flight schedule for further information on our routes that are operated seasonally and year-round.

If you time it well, it’s also possible to grab some fast food from the airport around the time that flights arrive.