Cheap Flights from Nuuk to Sisimiut

About Sisimiut

Nestled on the western shores of Greenland, Sisimiut, formerly known as Holsteinsborg, is a picturesque city in the Arctic Circle. It is the capital and largest city of Qeqqata Municipality. The entire city is dotted with numerous colorful houses, most of which are overlooking a scenic fjord. Moreover, most of its settlers are Inuit and Scandinavian, which make it a culturally diverse city. The natural harbor of this remote city is located near the vast Greenland Ice Cap and Arctic Circle. So, many tourists book a Nuuk to Sisimiut flight to explore its picturesque natural wonders and wildlife that are unlike anywhere else in the world.

Best Time to Book Nuuk to Sisimiut Flights

Sisimiut has a polar tundra climate. Its winters are frigid, windy, snowy, and overcast and summers are cold and mostly cloudy. The average high temperature is 10℃ or lower all year round. The best time to visit the city depends on the kind of activities you want to experience there. The months between January to April are perfect for snowmobiling, snow-shoing, northern lights, and skiing. June to October are best for hiking, kayaking, boating, and fishing.

Details About Nuuk to Sisimiut Flights

Flight is only one way to travel from Nuuk to Sisimiut. Only Air Greenland offers six flights between the two cities. A non-stop flight on this route would take just an hour. Moreover, an average airfare for a flight from Nuuk to Sisimiut may cost you around Kr. 1,674 for a one-way trip and Kr. 2,852 for a return trip. You will board your flight from Nuuk Airport and land in Sisimiut Airport (GOH-JHS).

Best Hotels in Sisimiut

Hotel SØMA Sisimiut

Address –  Frederik den IX’s Plads, Sisimiut 3911, Greenland

Price – Kr. 1,827

Polar Lodge

Address – Mitaarfiit Aqq – Box 1009, Kangerlussuaq / Søndre Strømfjord 3910, Greenland

Price – Kr. 1,292

Hotel Sisimiut

Address – Postboks 70, Aqqusinersuaq 86, Sisimiut 3911, Greenland

Price – Kr. 945

Places to Visit in Sisimiut

Sisimiut Museum

The Sisimiut Museum, housed in a historic building, is focused on the region’s indigenous culture. Its artifacts are based on ten years of archeological research and excavation of the ancient Saqaaaq culture settlements. Most of its artifacts, tools, and domestic items date back from the 1650s to 1920s.

Assaqutaq

The abandoned village of Assaqutaq is just ten kilometers by boat from Sisimiut and is a must-visit. This tiny settlement still has a few colorful houses overlooking the sea and is a sight to behold. If you are visiting Assaqutaq, plan your trip during summers, when the locals visit the village.

Sarfannguit Settlement

Sarfannguit Settlement is another remote and rural village and has a population of close to hundred natives. It is just 35 kilometers from Sisimiut. Tourists often visit Sarfannguit Settlement to immerse themselves in the local culture. Life here is slow and revolves around the weather and the sea.

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