Greenland Ferry Route Map

About the Greenland ferry map

Greenland, as shown on the map, relies on seasonal ferry services due to its Arctic climate. Connections between Nuuk, Ilulissat, and Sisimiut are operated by Arctic Umiaq Line, serving local communities and tourists. Ferries are crucial for regions with limited air travel infrastructure.

Greenland, as shown on the map, relies on seasonal ferry services due to its Arctic climate. Connections between Nuuk, Ilulissat, and Sisimiut are operated by Arctic Umiaq Line, serving local communities and tourists. The ferry route includes Ilulissat, Aasiaat, Sisimiut, Kangaamiut, Maniitsoq, Nuuk, Qeqertarsuatsiaat, Paamiut, Arsuk, Qaqortoq, and Narsaq (only in summer). Travel time between ports varies: Ilulissat to Aasiaat takes around 6 hours, Aasiaat to Sisimiut about 12 hours, and Sisimiut to Nuuk approximately 20 hours. The entire journey from Ilulissat in the north to Qaqortoq in the south spans about 4 days, depending on weather conditions. This ferry service is essential for transporting passengers and cargo between Greenland’s remote towns, where no roads connect the settlements.

Ferries are crucial for regions with limited air travel infrastructure.

Click on a ferry port on the map to find detailed information about all the routes and operators serving that port.