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26 Apr — 3 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Jaffna in 2026

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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 27 March 2026.

Fri 16/1023:40
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop13h 50m
Air India
Fri 23/1008:00
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop12h 35m
Air India
Deal found 23/3AED 1,249
Thu 20/821:00
DXB
-
CMB
2 stops11h 10m
Gulf Air
Mon 14/917:20
CMB
-
DXB
2 stops11h 40m
Gulf Air
Deal found 25/3AED 1,267
Tue 8/923:40
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop7h 30m
Air India
Sun 13/916:00
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop19h 30m
Air India
Deal found 26/3AED 1,307
Thu 20/817:00
DXB
-
CMB
2 stops15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/918:55
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3AED 1,355
Thu 20/812:55
DXB
-
CMB
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/1018:55
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3AED 1,370
Mon 24/820:50
DXB
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CMB
1 stop13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/918:55
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3AED 1,373
Tue 28/417:00
DXB
-
CMB
2 stops15h 10m
Gulf Air
Mon 25/517:20
CMB
-
DXB
2 stops18h 00m
Gulf Air
Deal found 25/3AED 1,377
Wed 14/1018:55
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop12h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 16/1018:55
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3AED 1,384
Tue 9/618:55
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop9h 50m
Kuwait Airways
Thu 9/709:40
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop12h 45m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 24/3AED 1,396
Fri 7/820:50
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/918:55
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3AED 1,410

Find flight deals to Jaffna

Find the latest flights to Jaffna in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 27 March 2026.

Return from

AED 1,377

One-way from

AED 617

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 1,623
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 28/4-25/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 33h 10m total
  • Dubai to Colombo
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Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 05m total
  • Dubai to Jaffna
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (AED 195 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 39 potential savings vs. average return price).
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DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 9/6

18:55-06:15

1 stop9h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/7

09:40-20:55

1 stop12h 45m

AED 1,396
Fastest return journey

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Mon 20/4

18:40-01:05

Nonstop4h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 26/4

02:05-05:45

Nonstop5h 10m

AED 1,660

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/4

01:45-08:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/5

11:15-16:40

1 stop6h 55m

AED 1,851

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 10/4

02:00-10:15

1 stop6h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 10/5

02:05-05:15

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 1,851

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 8/5

02:00-10:15

1 stop6h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 15/5

02:05-05:15

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 1,851

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 14/4

01:55-10:15

1 stop6h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 18/4

11:15-16:45

1 stop7h 00m

AED 1,851

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Wed 27/5

18:55-08:40

1 stop12h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 29/6

09:40-17:55

1 stop9h 45m

AED 1,891

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 15/5

18:55-06:15

1 stop9h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 15/6

09:40-17:55

1 stop9h 45m

AED 1,891
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/4

23:15-05:15

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 753

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 7/4

01:45-08:10

Nonstop4h 55m

AED 826

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Best time to book a flight to Jaffna

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Jaffna

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 Dubai to Jaffna. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The best time to book flights to Jaffna is 68 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Jaffna?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Jaffna takes 4 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Jaffna from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates 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 Dubai to Jaffna are FitsAir, SriLankan Airlines and flydubai.

Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From AED 433
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From AED 974
FitsAir
FitsAir
From AED 890
flydubai
flydubai
From AED 1,036

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Jaffna are Salam Air, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia.

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 mm 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 27 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Sri Lanka, such as Emirates,Etihad Airways, andSriLankan Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,546 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,546 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,546 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,430 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,546 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
82 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,546 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
flydubai
6.6
Okay
149 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,546 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

FAQs about flying to Jaffna

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

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Jaffna on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Jaffna depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Jaffna, Sharjah offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 25 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Jaffna Kankesanturai?

    Yes. Jaffna Kankesanturai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sabari Hotel Jaffna is the closest property to Jaffna Kankesanturai (1.6 km away from Jaffna Kankesanturai).

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