Travelling from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF): what you need to know
Madurai and Jaffna follow the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Leave plenty of time to make your IXM to JAF flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)
Currently, £81 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Madurai Airport to Kankesanturai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £163. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from IXM to JAF if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Madurai Airport to Kankesanturai Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IXM to JAF.
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Handy information about Madurai Airport (IXM)
Of all flights leaving Madurai Airport, 71.91% land on time at their destination.
Central Madurai to Madurai Airport is around 8 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near IXM. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Madurai Airport to Kankesanturai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)
If you're coming in on a late Madurai Airport to Kankesanturai Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near JAF:
Getting from Kankesanturai Airport (JAF) to central Jaffna
Kankesanturai Airport is roughly 12 miles from central Jaffna. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)
May is the busiest month for flights from Madurai Airport to Kankesanturai Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Jaffna in February.
The warmest month in Jaffna is April, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Madurai Airport to Kankesanturai Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IXM to JAF sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
You've done Jaffna, now it's time to discover other corners of Sri Lanka. Journey around 190 miles south to Colombo to tick off its popular sights. From Gangaramaya Temple to Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Viharamahadevi Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Moratuwa is another sought-after destination in Sri Lanka and is around 200 miles south of Jaffna. No trip is complete without visiting Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
