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• United Airlines will begin direct flights from Newark to Nuuk, Greenland, starting June 14.
• Roundtrip tickets in basic economy are currently priced around $1,500.
• Alternative routes to Greenland include flying through Reykjavik with Icelandair or Air Greenland.

United Airlines will be the only U.S. carrier with service to Greenland when it starts its flights on June 14 – coincidentally, President Donald Trump's birthday, who has made the U.S.-Greenland relationship a central focus of his administration.

United's seasonal flights will be the most direct way for Americans to visit the island nation, and could provide a boost to the nation's tourism sector, which has seen a bump already recently from the renewed political attention and the opening of a new airport.

If you're considering a trip to Greenland, here's what you need to know about getting there.

United Airlines will fly twice weekly to Greenland's Nuuk Airport from Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.

The flights will depart Newark on Saturdays and Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. local time and arrive in Greenland at 6:45 p.m. local time. The return flights are scheduled to depart at 9 a.m. on Sundays or 9:10 a.m. on Wednesdays and arrive in Newark four and a half hours later.

United will operate the flights with a Boeing 737 Max 8.

Basic economy fares are currently available for around $1,500 per person round-trip for most of the summer departures.

Americans looking to fly to Greenland can also use Icelandair or Air Greenland via Reykjavik.

With new direct flights from the U.S. to Greenland, here are some of the things travelers can explore in the Arctic:

• Hike the Arctic Circle trail: Traversing 102.3 miles of diverse landscapes and experiencing the solitude of Greenland’s wilderness in over 43 hours, travelers will need to be ready for a difficult trek.
• Spot glaciers and icebergs: Travelers can spot the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier, one of the fastest-moving glaciers globally, and sail among the towering icebergs of the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord. 
• Experience the sun at midnight: Visitors during the summer months can enjoy continuous daylight, providing ample time to explore and experience nature. 
• Whale watching: A popular activity is to embark on boat tours to spot humpback, minke, and fin whales as they navigate Greenland’s coastal waters. 
• Explore Inuit culture and history: Visit the Greenland National Museum in Nuuk to learn about the Inuit cultural heritage, including exhibits on ancient civilizations and Norse history. 
• Enjoy Arctic favorites: Travelers can opt to kayak, paddleboard, go dog sledding or snowmobiling, as well as relac in hote springs
• Witness the Northern Lights: Visiting during the darker months can bring the opportunity to see the aurora borealis across Greenland’s night skies.