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How to get fromEdinburgh to Greenlandby train or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Greenland by train or plane

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  1. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Qaqortoq

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Qaqortoq (JJU)plane plane GLA - JJU
    23h 19m
    $248–974

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Tasiilaq

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tasiilaq (AGM)plane plane EDI - AGM
    25h 2m
    $233–963

  3. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Ilulissat Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ilulissat Airport (JAV)plane plane EDI - JAV
    11h 46m
    $514–2,039

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Ilulissat Airport

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Ilulissat Airport (JAV)plane plane GLA - JAV
    12h 16m
    $486–1,972

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Nuuk Airport

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Nuuk Airport (GOH)plane plane GLA - GOH
    11h 38m
    $521–2,252

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Nuuk Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nuuk Airport (GOH)plane plane EDI - GOH
    13h 58m
    $489–1,419

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Qaqortoq (JJU) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration22h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,540.7 km
  • Duration: 23h 19m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Greenland?

Icelandair flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ilulissat Airport (JAV) twice a week.

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