You are naturally welcome to bring other baggage than suitcases and bags onto our aircraft, but there are some restrictions.

You may bring a Pram/baby carriage, but it is included in the baggage allowance. Please make sure it is well-wrapped.

A wheelchair upon which you are dependent is carried free of charge and must be checked-in with your baggage. The wheelchair must be packaged so that is does not get damaged or cause damage to other baggage. We disclaim any liability for damage to a wheelchair which has not been correctly packaged. It is possible to loan a wheelchair at the airport, whilst your wheelchair is packaged. Please advise us in well advance if you use a wheelchair, so we can be ready to assist you.

Bicycles may be included in the baggage allowance. However, we cannot guarantee, that the bicycle will be transported on the same aircraft as you, because space in the hold can be limited. Please let us know well in advance if you are bringing a bicycle. The handlebars must be turned parallel to the frame to avoid damage to other baggage. For the same reason, the pedals must be removed.

Skiing equipment, consisting of one set of skis, one pair of sticks and one pair of ski boots can be included in the 20 kilo baggage allowance. You must ensure sturdy packaging of the equipment yourself.

Anglers Fishing rods may be included in the baggage allowance and must be placed in a tube of impact-resistant material.

Back-packs must be placed in sturdy plastic or canvas bags because loose straps and the like can get caught in the baggage conveyor system.

Hand baggage
In certain circumstances we allow passengers to bring large pieces of hand baggage into the cabin to be placed on a seat, provided the passenger has made an advanced booking and has paid for the necessary extra seat(s). The price per extra seat is the same as the price for the passenger’s seat.
Maximum weight per piece of hand baggage in one seat: 50 kilos.
Total maximum weight of hand baggage in one seat: 75 kilos
Maximum dimensions:
Aircraft type         Max. dimensions (cm)
B757 / A330        150 x 50 x 35
DHC-6 (Twin Otter), S61
DHC-7, BE20 (King Air)     135 x 40 x 35

Particulars regarding transport of musical instruments
The same limits with regard to measurements, weight and price apply as above, if an instrument is transported in a seat.
In addition, the following, special regulations apply to cellos:
A cello may NOT be placed on the extra seat, but must be placed on the floor, standing up against the extra seat and fastened with a seat belt extension. The cello may NOT be placed in front of an emergency exit or in the first row behind an emergency exit or bulkhead.
Double basses are not accepted in the cabin.
A musical instrument that is sent as ordinary baggage must be packaged in a special, hard-shell instrument case that can withstand normal handling without damage to the instrument. Musical instruments are stowed together with the rest of the baggage in the hold.
Musical instruments are included in the normal checked baggage. An excess baggage charge is made if the passenger’s baggage exceeds the total baggage allowance.

Weapons and ammunition
In general, weapons and ammunition are only accepted on Air Greenland’s routes as checked baggage. A request to bring a weapon must always be made through your travel agent or directly to Air Greenland.
A special permit to bring a firearm is required in the following situations:

• Sports weapons being carried from Greenland to Denmark:
An export licence from Greenland to Denmark with detailed specification of weapon type, calibre, serial number etc. is issued by the police authorities in Greenland upon presentation of an approved import licence from the relevant police district in Denmark.
• Sports weapons being carried from Denmark to Greenland:
An export licence from Denmark to Greenland with detailed specification of weapon type, calibre, serial number etc. is issued by the relevant police district in Denmark upon presentation of an approved import licence from the police authorities in Greenland

• Weapons carried on flights from other countries than Denmark to Greenland:
An export licence from the home country and a valid blue EU WEAPONS Passport.

• Sports weapons carried by residents in Greenland travelling within Greenland do not require a licence.
• A person can, in accordance with legislation, obtain special permission to acquire, possess, use, export or import weapons and ammunition.
• A person can, with special permission from the Civil Aviation Authorities, Aviation Inspection, obtain permission to transport weapons and ammunition on aircraft.

A valid weapons permit must always be available for presentation.

Sports weapons and other weapons are only accepted for transport as checked baggage on Air Greenland flights. They must be properly wrapped in neutral packaging and ammunition and/or bolt must be removed and packed separately.

At check-in the passenger must give Air Greenland the following information:

• Weapon type: rifle, shotgun, pistol, revolver or other
• Ammunition type: pointed projectile, lead shot, steel shot or other (projectiles must not contain explosives or incendiaries).
• The maximum permissible weight of the ammunition is 5 kilos.

Frozen goods

We always recommend our passengers to send frozen goods as air freight. This is to avoid damage to the shipment in the case where checked, frozen goods thaw out and need to be discarded.

In exceptional cases, frozen goods may be carried as checked luggage when the following rules are followed:

• Note that transport of frozen goods is at the owner’s own risk.
• The package must be clearly labelled that it contains frozen goods.
• Frozen food must be transported in a separate bag.
• Food in the bag must be placed in plastic or other leak proof containers.
• If possible, the frozen goods should be handed over for loading just before departure and stored in a freezer until then.
• Where possible, the frozen food is stowed in an unheated hold.
• The total transport time must not exceed 8 hours.

Frozen goods are not permitted as hand baggage.

There are restrictions on import and export of meat between Denmark and Greenland.
Passengers are advised to acquaint themselves with the necessary information at:

Greenland’s Self Government
Customs Department
Box 1603
3900 Nuuk

Read Greenland Self-Government's 'Rules concerning export of animal foodstuffs by private individuals, from Greenland to Denmark'

Violations of any regulations regarding import of food to Denmark or any other country are no concern of Air Greenland.