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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Jaffna Airport? If you want to travel to Jaffna Airport next month, return fares start from £592. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Jaffna.£569 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Sun, 10 May.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Sun, 10 May, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £569, select.

Jaffna.£592 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Apr, returning Fri, 24 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £592, select.

Jaffna.£617 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Mar, returning Mon, 23 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from London Stansted on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £617, select.

Jaffna.£674 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 May, returning Sat, 23 May.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Manchester on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £674, select.

Jaffna.£680 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £680, select.

Jaffna.£680 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun, returning Mon, 29 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £680, select.

Jaffna.£708 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Mar, returning Fri, 10 Apr.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from London Stansted on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £708, select.

Jaffna.£709 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Mar, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with easyJet and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £709, select.

Jaffna.£713 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £713, select.

Jaffna.£729 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £729, select.

Jaffna.£774 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £774, select.

Jaffna.£827 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with Oman Air and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Oman Air, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £827, select.

Jaffna.£832 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £832, select.

Jaffna.£883 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £883, select.

Jaffna.£911 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Mon, 4 May, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £911, select.

Jaffna.£1,186 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with Emirates and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,186, select.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines offer direct flights to Jaffna?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Jaffna. But we found flights with one or more stops from £569.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Jaffna?

The cheapest month to fly to Jaffna is usually April.

How can I find the best flight deal to Jaffna?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Jaffna but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Jaffna Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between United Kingdom and Jaffna Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Jaffna?

The best price we found for a return flight to Jaffna is £569. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Jaffna Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Jaffna Airport is Tuesday, 28 April 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Jaffna?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Jaffna is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Jaffna with?

Currently, Wizz Air UK offers the cheapest flight tickets to Jaffna.

Flying to Jaffna

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Cheapest flight found	£569
Cheapest month to fly	April

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How to find cheap flights to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)

£569 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Kankesanturai Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to JAF, the lowest fare is £302.
Book at the perfect time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to JAF rises or falls.
It's generally recommended to book around 11 months before your planned departure. That's when you're most likely to get the best price on tickets to Jaffna, where Kankesanturai Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Jaffna

You can typically jump on the cheapest flight to Jaffna in April.
If you're flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to JAF.
Travel to Jaffna in May if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to JAF, but also when tickets are typically more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to go is February. Book your plane tickets to Jaffna then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 27ºC and 32ºC, April is when Jaffna is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 24ºC to 28ºC.
With two days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Jaffna.
The wettest time of year is November. Plan your getaway then and you can expect to get around 15 days of rainfall.

Travelling to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF): What you need to know

Avoid the layovers and board a direct flight to Kankesanturai Airport. IndiGo flies straight to Jaffna.
If you want to jet away with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your JAF plane ticket with IndiGo. Up to 89% of its flights into this airport land according to schedule.
JAF is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Crawl into bed not long after your flight to JAF. Book a room at one of these hotels near Kankesanturai Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:

Getting to central Jaffna from Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)

JAF is located about 19 kms (12 miles) from central Jaffna.
You'll get to the centre in around 35 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to JAF.
If you're eager to stay near all the action in Jaffna, book a room at one of these comfy options:

Jaffna highlights

Step off your flight to Jaffna and make a beeline for these popular attractions:
- Nallur Sivan Kovil: A classic spot to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 3 kms (2 miles) east of the city centre.
- Botnay Garden: Here's where you can enjoy a quieter moment when exploring Jaffna. You'll find this park roughly 3 kms (2 miles) north-east of the centre.
- Nallur Kovil: This is another good reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 3 kms (2 miles) east of the centre of Jaffna.

How to get to Point Pedro from Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)

On your way to the nearby city of Point Pedro? It's about 21 kms (13 miles) from JAF. Allow around 35 minutes to drive there.

Travelling from Kankesanturai Airport (JAF) to Kilinochchi

Kilinochchi is around 56 kms (35 miles) from Kankesanturai Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
It takes 1 hour 35 minutes or so to drive to Kilinochchi.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

There's a whole lot more to experience in Sri Lanka, starting with Negombo. Negombo Beach, Ettukala Beach and Virgin Mary Lagoon Boat Safari are must-sees in this city, which is around 290 kms (180 miles) south of Jaffna.
Kandy is another place that's too good to skip while you're in Sri Lanka. You'll find it around 290 kms (180 miles) south of Jaffna. Sri Dalada Maligawa, Royal Botanical Gardens and Sri Lanka Knuckles Hiking are high on many visitors' lists.
Or head to Trincomalee, roughly 193 kms (120 miles) south-east of Jaffna. Nilaveli Beach, Sea View Point and Uppuveli are just the start of the reasons to visit.