Why go
- Place in Greenland, Kingdom of Denmark.
- Served by Qaqortoq Airport (JJU).
History
Narsarsuaq is a settlement in the Kujalleq municipality in southern Greenland. The settlement's economy and population of 123 inhabitants was almost entirely reliant on Narsarsuaq Airport, an old U.S. military base. There is a tourism industry in and around Narsarsuaq, whose attractions include a great diversity of wildlife, gemstones and tours to glaciers. The closure of the airport in 2026 will mean that only 30 inhabitants will remain in the town.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 7 direct destinations
- Air Greenland GL (BH2) · 7 routes: Alluitsup Paa, Eqalugaarsuit, Nanortalik, Narsaq, Narssarssuaq, QJH, QUW
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Qaqortoq Airport (JJU). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: JJU has direct flights to 7 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Alluitsup Paa, Eqalugaarsuit, Nanortalik, Narsaq, Narssarssuaq…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Itilleq, 17 km); routes include Qarsiarsuk - Narsarsuaq, Narsaq - Narsarsuaq.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Narsarsuaq, Greenland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.