Non-stop flights to Jaffna (JAF)
Kankesanturai Airport is a small airport in Sri Lanka. It is an international airport. In total there are 3 airports around the world that have direct flights to Jaffna in 2 countries. Currently, there are 2 domestic flights to Jaffna.
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All direct flights to Jaffna Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Jaffna International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 94 flights arriving at Jaffna Airport, which are 21 flights per week or 3 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Jaffna are routes from Chennai (MAA) in India and Colombo (CMB) in Sri Lanka. These two routes together are operated 94 times this month, and make up for 100% of all monthly arrivals at Kankesanturai Airport.
The longest flight to Jaffna JAF is departing from Chennai (MAA). This non-stop flight takes around 1 hour and 25 minutes and covers a distance of 137 miles (221 km).
List of all direct flights to Jaffna
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Jaffna, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Jaffna.
Airlines flying to Jaffna
Currently, there are 2 airlines that fly to Jaffna. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all JAF flights:
International flights to Jaffna
Flights from India to Jaffna
Chennai is the only city in India with direct flights to Jaffna. From Chennai, direct flights are offered by Alliance Air.
Domestic flights to Jaffna
Flights from Sri Lanka to Jaffna
There are 2 airports in Sri Lanka that have non-stop domestic flights to Jaffna.
From Colombo and Sigiriya, you can fly with Cinnamon Air.
Alternative airports near Jaffna
Flying to an alternative airport near Jaffna could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. In total there are two alternative airports to Jaffna (JAF) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) and Trincomalee (TRR).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Jaffna?
There is 1 airport in Jaffna: Kankesanturai Airport (JAF).
What is the best airport to fly into Jaffna?
The most convenient airport to fly into Jaffna is Kankesanturai Airport (JAF).
How many airlines fly to Jaffna?
There are 2 airlines flying to Jaffna from 3 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly to Jaffna?
Cinnamon Air and Alliance Air are the only airlines flying to Jaffna.
Which alliances are flying to Jaffna?
There are no alliances flying to Jaffna at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Jaffna?
There are roughly 94 flights arriving at Jaffna every month (or 21 flights each week), from a total of 3 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Jaffna Airport?
The official name of Jaffna Airport is Kankesanturai Airport.
What is the airport code of Jaffna Airport?
The airport code of Jaffna Airport is JAF.
What are the most popular flights to Jaffna?
Chennai, Colombo and Sigiriya are the 3 most popular routes to Jaffna. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Jaffna, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Jaffna?
| Chennai to Jaffna | 1h 25m |
| Colombo to Jaffna | 1h 15m |
| Sigiriya to Jaffna | 45m |
