Direct flights from Chennai to Jaffna

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MAA

Chennai International Airport

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Jaffna

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Sri Lanka

JAF

Kankesanturai Airport

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Distance
221 miles  ·  (356 km)
Flight time
1 hour and 15 minutes
Airlines
  • IndiGo Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72

Chennai to Jaffna Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Chennai to Jaffna. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from MAA to JAF, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Jaffna

What is the best time to visit Jaffna?

🌴  Tropical

Jaffna is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.

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Being located north of the equator, Jaffna experiences its dry season from November to April, making this the perfect time to visit. In this period, you can expect mostly dry conditions, while the wet season will see days of rain. Humidity and temperatures are consistently high all year long.

Airlines flying from Chennai to Jaffna

Airline-specific flight schedules from Chennai to Jaffna

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Chennai MAA to Jaffna JAF, which is IndiGo Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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IndiGo Airlines flight schedulefrom Chennai to Jaffna

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Chennai to Jaffna Flights

Flights from MAA to JAF are operated 7 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. All flights depart at 10:30.

On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.

The fastest direct flight from Chennai to Jaffna takes 1 hour and 15 minutes. The flight distance between Chennai and Jaffna is 221 miles (or 356 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Jaffna?

There is 1 airport in Jaffna: Kankesanturai Airport (JAF).

How many flights per week are there from MAA to JAF?

There are 7 flights per week flying from Chennai to Jaffna (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Chennai to Jaffna?

1 hour and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Chennai to Jaffna.

How far is Jaffna from Chennai?

The distance from Chennai to Jaffna is 221 miles (356 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from MAA airport to JAF airport?

IndiGo Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Chennai to Jaffna.

What alliances have direct flights from Chennai to Jaffna?

There are no alliances flying direct from Chennai to Jaffna at the moment.

What classes are available from Chennai to Jaffna?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from Chennai to Jaffna?

Aircraft types that fly from Chennai to Jaffna:

  • Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72

What is the earliest flight departing from Chennai to Jaffna?

The earliest flight departs at 10:30 from Chennai and arrives at 11:40 at Jaffna.

What is the latest flight available from Chennai to Jaffna?

The latest flight departs at 10:30 from Chennai and arrives at 11:40 at Jaffna.

Non-stop flights from MAA to JAF

221 miles (356 km)  ·  1h 15m

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1 passenger
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