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£277+ Cheap flights to Jaffna

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— JAF
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Fri 17/1017:35STN - CMB
3 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1021:55CMB - STN
3 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10£515
Sat 25/1013:00STN - CMB
3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1121:25CMB - STN
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10£516
Mon 3/1121:50LHR - CMB
2 stops30h 15mGulf Air
Mon 17/1116:55CMB - LHR
2 stops19h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 15/10£516
Tue 21/1007:10LGW - CMB
3 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/102:50CMB - LGW
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10£516
Sat 18/1020:40STN - CMB
3 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1121:55CMB - STN
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10£517
Tue 28/1009:30LHR - CMB
2 stops18h 35mGulf Air
Tue 24/316:55CMB - LHR
2 stops27h 20mGulf Air
Deal found 15/10£517
Thu 23/1009:45STN - CMB
3 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1104:45CMB - STN
3 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10£517
Sat 1/1122:00LHR - CMB
1 stop36h 35mAir India
Fri 21/1108:20CMB - LHR
1 stop16h 30mAir India
Deal found 15/10£517
Wed 10/1212:00STN - CMB
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/104:45CMB - STN
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10£518
Wed 5/1109:30LHR - CMB
2 stops18h 45mGulf Air
Mon 17/1116:55CMB - LHR
2 stops19h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 15/10£518
Sat 25/1020:40STN - CMB
3 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1121:25CMB - STN
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10£519
Sun 2/1122:00LHR - CMB
1 stop36h 35mAir India
Mon 24/1108:20CMB - LHR
1 stop17h 40mAir India
Deal found 16/10£519

Flights to Jaffna in 2025

Find the latest flights to Jaffna in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 17 October 2025.

Return from

£516

One-way from

£277

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£635
1/1-21/1
  • 1/1-21/1
  • 5 total stops
  • 71h 00m total
  • London to Colombo
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31/10
  • 31/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 20m total
  • London to Jaffna
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£110 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

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Price

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Thu 29/1

08:30-08:15

2 stops18h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 1/2

21:25-23:15

2 stops31h 20m

£517

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Mon 17/11

20:55-20:20

1 stop17h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 23/11

04:00-12:05

1 stop13h 35m

£518

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Mon 5/1

14:00-02:00

3 stops30h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/4

05:15-22:45

2 stops22h 00m

£518

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Sat 10/1

14:00-20:45

3 stops25h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/4

05:15-22:45

2 stops22h 00m

£520

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Wed 10/12

14:00-13:55

2 stops42h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 10/1

14:45-23:15

2 stops38h 00m

£520

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Tue 3/2

14:00-20:20

2 stops48h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/2

04:00-23:10

2 stops24h 40m

£526

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Wed 14/1

14:00-20:20

2 stops24h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 31/1

04:00-23:15

2 stops24h 45m

£526

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Sun 18/1

14:00-20:20

2 stops48h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 24/1

04:00-23:15

2 stops24h 45m

£526

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sun 15/3

10:35-09:45

2 stops17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/3

15:55-06:20

2 stops19h 55m

£535

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Mon 17/11

20:55-20:20

1 stop17h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 30/11

04:00-14:30

1 stop16h 00m

£547

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When is the best time to book a flight to Jaffna?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Jaffna. Price data was last updated on 10 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Jaffna, you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Jaffna?

On average, a flight from London to Jaffna takes 15 hours 52 minutes. Flights to Jaffna from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Jaffna are SriLankan Airlines, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.

SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From £599
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £518
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £158
Emirates
Emirates
From £585

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Jaffna are Etihad Airways, SAUDIA and Air India.

Rainfall in Jaffna by month

Plan your trip to Jaffna by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Jaffna ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Jaffna when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Jaffna by month

Plan your trip to Jaffna by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Jaffna, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Jaffna

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Jaffna. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Jaffna. Reviews last updated 17 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Sri Lanka by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,652 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,280 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
76 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,937 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

FAQs about flying to Jaffna

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Jaffna if I am willing to have stopovers?

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  • Where does the fastest flight to Jaffna depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Jaffna, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 20 minutes).

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