Flights to Jaffna
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Jaffna is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jaffna International Airport (JAF), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,593 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaffna International Airport | JAF | 15 km (9 mi) | 4,593 ft | 33 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 4,593 ft, JAF handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 33 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
Book a flight to Jaffna
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Routes to and from Jaffna
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaffna to Mumbai | India | 1,296 km (806 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Jaffna to Bengaluru | India | 452 km (281 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Jaffna to Hyderabad | India | 874 km (543 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Jaffna to Chennai | India | 381 km (237 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Jaffna to Surat | India | 1,494 km (928 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Jaffna to Pune | India | 1,187 km (737 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Jaffna to Nagpur | India | 1,280 km (795 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Jaffna to Coimbatore | India | 364 km (226 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Jaffna to Thāne | India | 1,302 km (809 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Jaffna to Pimpri-Chinchwad | India | 1,199 km (745 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Jaffna to Kallakurichi | India | 257 km (159 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Jaffna to Nashik | India | 1,328 km (825 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Jaffna to Madurai | India | 209 km (130 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Jaffna to Tirunelveli | India | 276 km (171 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Jaffna to Pimpri | India | 1,199 km (745 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Jaffna to Kalyān | India | 1,296 km (805 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Jaffna to Dombivali | India | 1,297 km (806 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Jaffna to Virār | India | 1,335 km (830 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Jaffna to Aurangabad | India | 1,241 km (771 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Jaffna to Vijayawada | India | 764 km (474 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Jaffna to Visakhapatnam | India | 955 km (594 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Jaffna to Raipur | India | 1,298 km (806 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Jaffna to Guangzhou | China | 3,835 km (2,383 mi) | about 5 h 40 min |
| Jaffna to Shenzhen | China | 3,897 km (2,422 mi) | about 5 h 45 min |
| Jaffna to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 7,333 km (4,557 mi) | about 10 h 9 min |
| Jaffna to Lagos | Nigeria | 8,426 km (5,236 mi) | about 11 h 33 min |
| Jaffna to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 2,915 km (1,811 mi) | about 4 h 29 min |
| Jaffna to Mexico City | Mexico | 16,778 km (10,426 mi) | about 22 h 16 min |
| Jaffna to Dongguan | China | 3,881 km (2,411 mi) | about 5 h 44 min |
| Jaffna to Foshan | China | 3,821 km (2,374 mi) | about 5 h 39 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Jaffna?
Jaffna International Airport (JAF) is the closest large airport at 15 km (9 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is JAF from Jaffna city centre?
15 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Jaffna on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.