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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 £758. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Jaffna.£613 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Gulf Air and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £613, select.

Jaffna.£666 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Sun, 14 Jun.Return flight with Gulf Air and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £666, select.

Jaffna.£669 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Gulf Air and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £669, select.

Jaffna.£674 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Gulf Air and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £674, select.

Jaffna.£709 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £709, select.

Jaffna.£711 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Jun, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Luton on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £711, select.

Jaffna.£758 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Fri, 17 Jul.Return flight with easyJet and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £758, select.

Jaffna.£829 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Air Arabia and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £829, select.

Jaffna.£897 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with Saudia and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £897, select.

Jaffna.£924 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Sat, 19 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £924, select.

Jaffna.£971 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with Gulf Air and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £971, select.

Jaffna.£1,049 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Jul, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with Gulf Air and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,049, select.

Jaffna.£1,293 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with Emirates and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,293, 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 £613.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Jaffna?

The cheapest month to fly to Jaffna is usually September.

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 £613. 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 Sunday, 20 September 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, Gulf Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Jaffna.

Flying to Jaffna

The things to know before you go.

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Cheapest month to fly	September

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How to find cheap flights to Jaffna International Airport (JAF)

The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Jaffna International Airport is £330. A return plane ticket to JAF right now is £612.
Let the deals come to you by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to JAF. We'll keep an eye on it for you, delivering updates when fares go down.
Around 11 months in advance is a great time to book tickets to Jaffna, where Jaffna International Airport is located. This is the general recommendation for getting the best deals.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Jaffna. This will list all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
If there's no rush to get to Jaffna, think about making a pit stop along the way. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Jaffna International Airport if you book a flight with a stop.

Best time to go to Jaffna

The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Jaffna is typically April.
If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to JAF.
If you want to experience Jaffna at its liveliest, book your flights to JAF for January. Holidaying during peak seasons typically means more to do and see compared to other times of the year.
November is the quietest time of year to travel if you prefer a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Jaffna then.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. April is the warmest time of year in Jaffna, averaging between 27ºC and 32ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 24ºC to 28ºC.
With two days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Jaffna.
November brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 14 days of rainfall if that's when you're going.

Flying to Jaffna International Airport (JAF): What you need to know

Ditch the layovers and take a direct flight to Jaffna International Airport. IndiGo flies nonstop to Jaffna.
IndiGo has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 89% of its flights into this airport land as planned, making it a wise choice when booking your JAF plane ticket.
The timezone at JAF is UTC+5:30.
Slip into bed shortly after your flight to JAF. Choose any of these stays close to Jaffna International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Jaffna International Airport delivers consistent on-time performance, with up to 86% of outbound flights landing when they should. That's good news whether you have a connection or you're flying back home.

Getting to central Jaffna from Jaffna International Airport (JAF)

Central Jaffna is about 16 kms (10 miles) from JAF.
If you're taking a taxi or ride-sharing after your flight to JAF, it'll take around 25 minutes to reach the centre.
Expect the ride to take about 35 minutes when using public transport.
If you want to stay close to all the action in Jaffna, book a room at one of these top hotels:

Jaffna highlights

Hop off your flight to Jaffna and head directly for these leading attractions:
- Nallur Sivan Kovil: Delivering a strong first impression of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kms (1 mile) north of the centre.
- Jaffna Public Library: Take on this landmark next. Around 2 kms (1 mile) west of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Jaffna experience.

How to get to Point Pedro from Jaffna International Airport (JAF)

Going to the nearby city of Point Pedro? It's about 21 kms (13 miles) from JAF. Allow around 35 minutes to reach the centre in a taxi or ride-share.

Travelling from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) to Valvedditturai

Valvedditturai is another city that you can easily get to from Jaffna International Airport. It's about 11 kms (7 miles) away.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

In the mood to keep exploring? Negombo will add something special to your trip to Sri Lanka. It's about 290 kms (180 miles) south of Jaffna and features Negombo Beach, Ettukala Beach and Moya Beach.
Kandy makes a great addition to your trip to Sri Lanka. You'll find it roughly 290 kms (180 miles) south of Jaffna. Sri Dalada Maligawa, Royal Botanical Gardens and Royal Botanical Garden are visitor favourites.
Let your travels lead you to Trincomalee. Roughly 177 kms (110 miles) southeast of Jaffna, Nilaveli Beach, Sea View Point and Koneswaram Temple are reasons to go.