United Airlines has introduced a direct flight from Newark International Airport to Nuuk Airport, marking the first U.S. route to Greenland in nearly 20 years. The flight duration is only four hours, making Greenland more accessible to travelers seeking unique destinations. This move reflects a growing interest in offbeat travel experiences among customers. While the architecture and culture of Nuuk attract attention, geopolitical considerations warrant caution for American travelers considering visits. Overall, there is hope that increased accessibility will encourage interest in this remote location.
On a visit to Reykjavik many years ago, I briefly considered taking a day trip by plane to Greenland. I ended up deciding against it - it was a busy trip already - but I've regretted it ever since.
It's about to get quite a bit easier for residents of the U.S. to visit a certain island in the north Atlantic. As Sean Cudahy at The Points Guy reports, United Airlines recently debuted a direct flight between Newark International Airport to Nuuk Airport.
The novelty of traveling to Greenland played a big part in United's decision to add service there. Route planner Patrick Quayle told The Points Guy that United's customers 'want something that's a bit different.'
It's worth being mindful of some useful travel tips, such as those compiled by Nick Dauk earlier this year. As someone long tempted by the appeal of Greenland and its largest city, I'm hopeful that United's bet that U.S.-based travelers will be interested in this route will pay off.
Collection
[
|
...
]