Non-stop flights from Jaffna (JAF)
Jaffna Airport (IATA: JAF, ICAO: VCCJ), also known as Kankesanturai Airport, is a small airport in Sri Lanka. It is an international airport and serves the area of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Jaffna Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to only one destination.
At present, there are no domestic flights from Jaffna.
The only flight from Jaffna JAF is a 137 mile (221 km) non-stop route to Chennai MAA, which takes around 1 hour and 25 minutes.
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Airlines flying from Jaffna Popular destinations from Jaffna Popular destinations with a stopover International flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Jaffna
Only one airline is flying from and to Jaffna, which is Alliance Air.
Popular destinations from Jaffna
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Jaffna, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Jaffna that require a stopover:
International flights from Jaffna
Flights from Jaffna to India
Chennai is the only destination in India with direct flights from Jaffna. Direct flights to Chennai are offered by Alliance Air.
Alternative airports near Jaffna
There are two alternative airports to Jaffna (JAF) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) and Trincomalee (TRR).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Jaffna?
There is 1 airport in Jaffna: Kankesanturai Airport (JAF).
What is the best airport to fly from Jaffna?
The most convenient airport to fly from Jaffna is Kankesanturai Airport (JAF).
How many airlines fly from Jaffna?
There is 1 airline flying from Jaffna, which is Alliance Air, as of May 2024.
Which airlines fly from Jaffna?
Alliance Air is the only airline flying from Jaffna.
Which alliances are flying from Jaffna?
There are no alliances flying from Jaffna at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there from Jaffna?
There are roughly 31 flights departing from Jaffna every month (or 7 flights each week), to a total of 1 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Jaffna Airport?
The official name of Jaffna Airport is Kankesanturai Airport.
What is the airport code of Jaffna Airport?
The airport code of Jaffna Airport is JAF.
What are the most popular flights from Jaffna?
Chennai is the only direct flight destination from Jaffna.
How long is the flight from Jaffna?
Jaffna to Chennai | 1h 25m |