Greenland Transport

Air Greenland (www.airgreenland.com) serves all towns on the west coast, from Nanortalik in the south to Thule/Qaanaq in the north. The frequency of departure on all routes is variable, and it is advisable to make reservations well in advance. Reservations made outside Greenland will take some time to confirm.

It is generally cheaper to sail than to fly. Arctic Umiaq Line (tel: 349 900; www.aul.gl) operates services along the west coast between Nanortalik and Upernavik. In addition, all villages are served by local boats connecting them with the nearest town, but space may be limited. Boats in some towns may be available for hire, with a skipper.

Coastal Cruise Greenland offers cruises with all-inclusive flights. During the summer months, visitors are advised to book their journeys in advance as this is the time when Greenlanders travel. For further information, contact Arctic Umiaq Line (see above) or Greenland Tourism (see Contact Addresses).

The only places that are connected by road are Ivituut and Kangilinnguit. The harsh landscape and weather conditions make road building elsewhere a virtually impossible task. Air and sea travel are the recommended ways of getting around.

Dog sledges: These can be hired for the day, or for longer periods. Sledging is possible in all towns on the east coast and on the west coast north of the polar circle. It is important to remember that sledge dogs are usually only semi-tame. This is just one reason why dog sledges should be given right of way at all times. Take particular care, as they are almost totally silent.

The following chart gives approximate journey times (in hours and minutes) from Kangerlussuaq to other regions in Greenland:

	Air
Disko Bay	0.50
South Greenland	1.30
East Greenland	1.10