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£294+ Cheap flights to Jaffna

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— JAF
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 16 September 2025.

Return from

£517

One-way from

£294

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£591
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 7/10-21/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 50m total
  • London to Colombo
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25/9
  • 25/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 30m total
  • London to Jaffna
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£78 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Jaffna
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Jaffna. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Wed 17/915:40STN - CMB
3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/905:05CMB - STN
3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£517
Sat 20/921:50LGW - CMB
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/906:45CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£517
Fri 26/906:30LHR - CMB
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/916:00CMB - LHR
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£517
Sat 11/1021:50LGW - CMB
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/1003:55CMB - LGW
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£517
Thu 9/1021:45LHR - CMB
1 stop24h 35mEtihad Airways
Fri 24/1004:05CMB - LHR
1 stop15h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/9£518
Mon 20/1021:50LGW - CMB
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1116:55CMB - LGW
3 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£519
Sun 2/1117:00LGW - CMB
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1122:00CMB - LGW
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£520
Mon 10/1121:50LHR - CMB
2 stops30h 15mGulf Air
Mon 24/1116:55CMB - LHR
2 stops19h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 15/9£522
Mon 22/914:55LGW - CMB
1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 28/903:35CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9£522
Sun 2/1114:00LTN - CMB
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1103:25CMB - LTN
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£523
Sun 30/1106:00STN - CMB
3 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1203:25CMB - STN
3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£525
Thu 25/906:30LHR - CMB
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/916:00CMB - LHR
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9£525

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Price

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Thu 9/10

21:45-02:50

1 stop24h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 24/10

04:05-15:15

1 stop15h 40m

£518

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Fri 31/10

14:00-20:20

2 stops24h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/11

03:25-23:10

2 stops25h 15m

£525

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Sat 1/11

08:10-20:20

2 stops30h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 7/11

03:25-19:45

2 stops21h 50m

£525

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 1/10

21:50-08:30

2 stops30h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/10

06:45-16:15

1 stop14h 00m

£525

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Mon 3/11

07:30-08:15

2 stops19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 1/3

03:25-23:10

2 stops25h 15m

£525

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 1/10

09:00-02:05

1 stop12h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/10

04:35-13:25

1 stop13h 20m

£526

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Wed 12/11

14:00-21:15

2 stops25h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/4

03:55-08:15

3 stops32h 50m

£526

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sun 2/11

10:35-09:45

2 stops17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 13/11

16:55-06:20

2 stops18h 55m

£531

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Thu 16/10

07:45-04:25

2 stops16h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 22/10

03:50-22:45

2 stops23h 25m

£533

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Thu 25/9

20:55-20:35

1 stop19h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/10

16:30-15:15

1 stop27h 15m

£542

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Best time to book a flight to Jaffna

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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 12 September 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 14 hours 27 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 £805
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £699
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £696
Emirates
Emirates
From £806

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Jaffna are SAUDIA, IndiGo 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 16 September 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
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,334 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,624 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,250 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
2,930 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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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