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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chennai Airport to Jaffna Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 179 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Jaffna.178 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Jaffna on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.

Jaffna.178 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Jaffna on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.

Jaffna.178 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Jaffna on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.

Jaffna.178 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Jaffna on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.

Jaffna.178 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Jaffna on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.

Jaffna.178 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Jaffna on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.

Jaffna.178 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Jaffna on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.

Jaffna.178 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Jun, returning Fri, 26 Jun.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Jaffna on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.

Jaffna.178 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Jaffna on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.

Jaffna.178 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Jaffna on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.

Jaffna.178 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Jaffna on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.

Jaffna.178 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Jaffna on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.

Jaffna.178 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Dec, returning Fri, 25 Dec.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Jaffna on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.

Jaffna.179 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Jaffna on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 179 €, select.

Jaffna.193 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Jaffna on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 193 €, select.

Jaffna.208 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Jaffna on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 208 €, select.

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Chennai to Jaffna: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	178 €
Cheapest month to fly	December
Average flight time	1 hr, 13 mins
Most popular airline	IndiGo
Average flights per week	8

Finding cheap flights from Chennai to Jaffna: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Chennai to Jaffna?

The best price we found for a return flight from Chennai to Jaffna is 178 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Chennai to Jaffna?

1 hour and 13 minutes is the average flight time from Chennai to Jaffna.

Which airlines fly direct from Chennai to Jaffna?

IndiGo flies direct from Chennai to Jaffna.

How many flights are there a week from Chennai to Jaffna?

As of June 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from Chennai to Jaffna.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chennai to Jaffna?

The cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Jaffna is usually December.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chennai Airport to Jaffna Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai Airport to Jaffna Airport on Monday, 14 December 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Jaffna Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 13 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Jaffna?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Jaffna but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Jaffna?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Jaffna is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Chennai Airport to Jaffna with?

Currently, IndiGo offers the cheapest flight tickets to Jaffna.

Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Jaffna Airport (JAF): what you need to know

The average length of a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Jaffna Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Chennai and Jaffna are both in the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Every week, there are seven Chennai Airport to Jaffna Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, take the 11:25 IndiGo flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 13:55 with IndiGo.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MAA to JAF flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Jaffna (and then seeing more of Sri Lanka!) is a snap with IndiGo. This popular carrier has direct flights from Chennai Airport to Jaffna Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is IndiGo.
With a reliable 88.46% of services arriving as planned, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier operating MAA to JAF flights.

Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)

When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, data shows 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MAA? If you're catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Jaffna Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Jaffna Airport (JAF)

The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Jaffna Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JAF instead:

When to fly to Jaffna Airport (JAF)

It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Jaffna Airport. December is the most popular month to head to Jaffna. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in November.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Jaffna Airport for April if you'd like to visit Jaffna during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAA to JAF in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

Colombo is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Jaffna. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Mount Lavinia Beach, Sri Gangaramaya and Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall.