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AED 547+ Cheap flights to Jaffna

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— JAF
18 Feb — 25 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Jaffna in 2026

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 19 January 2026.

Return from

AED 1,172

One-way from

AED 547

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 1,488
FitsAir
  • FitsAir
  • 21/2-2/3
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 30m total
  • Dubai to Colombo
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SriLankan Airlines
  • SriLankan Airlines
  • 16/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Dubai to Jaffna
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (AED 192 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 37 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 19 January 2026.

Sat 21/218:00
DXB
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
FitsAir
Mon 2/313:20
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 55m
FitsAir
Deal found 16/1AED 1,172
Tue 10/321:20
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop10h 45m
Gulf Air
Tue 17/315:55
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 16/1AED 1,175
Wed 28/118:00
DXB
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
FitsAir
Mon 16/313:20
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 55m
FitsAir
Deal found 16/1AED 1,179
Tue 17/218:00
DXB
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
FitsAir
Tue 24/213:20
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 55m
FitsAir
Deal found 18/1AED 1,183
Tue 17/218:00
DXB
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
FitsAir
Tue 28/418:55
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 50m
FitsAir
Deal found 18/1AED 1,186
Thu 9/413:05
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop11h 20m
Kuwait Airways
Thu 16/409:40
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop9h 45m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 17/1AED 1,190
Fri 27/318:55
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop9h 50m
Kuwait Airways
Mon 13/409:40
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop9h 45m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 18/1AED 1,194
Wed 4/319:05
DXB
-
CMB
2 stops13h 35m
Gulf Air
Tue 17/315:55
CMB
-
DXB
2 stops13h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 17/1AED 1,197
Fri 15/523:15
DXB
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/618:55
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1AED 1,201
Fri 20/218:00
DXB
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
FitsAir
Fri 13/313:20
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 55m
FitsAir
Deal found 17/1AED 1,205
Mon 4/520:50
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/518:55
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1AED 1,208
Mon 23/218:00
DXB
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
FitsAir
Sun 15/313:20
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 55m
FitsAir
Deal found 17/1AED 1,212

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Departure

Return

Price

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/4

13:05-01:55

1 stop11h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 16/4

09:40-17:55

1 stop9h 45m

AED 1,190

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/3

13:20-01:45

1 stop10h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/3

09:20-17:55

1 stop10h 05m

AED 1,238

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/2

18:55-06:15

1 stop9h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/2

09:20-17:55

1 stop10h 05m

AED 1,238

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/2

18:55-06:15

1 stop9h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/2

09:20-17:55

1 stop10h 05m

AED 1,238

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 17/4

18:55-06:15

1 stop9h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 23/4

02:55-12:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,293

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Mon 13/4

18:55-06:15

1 stop9h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/4

09:40-17:55

1 stop9h 45m

AED 1,293

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Thu 2/4

18:55-06:15

1 stop9h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/4

09:40-17:55

1 stop9h 45m

AED 1,293

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Mon 30/3

18:55-06:15

1 stop9h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 6/4

09:40-17:55

1 stop9h 45m

AED 1,341

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/3

18:55-06:15

1 stop9h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/3

09:20-21:55

1 stop14h 05m

AED 1,344

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/2

13:20-01:45

1 stop10h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/2

09:20-21:55

1 stop14h 05m

AED 1,385

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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 16 January 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 20 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, flydubai and SriLankan Airlines.

FitsAir
FitsAir
From AED 907
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From AED 438
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From AED 960
flydubai
flydubai
From AED 1,040

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 19 January 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
3,475 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,475 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,475 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,371 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,475 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
78 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,475 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
flydubai
6.6
Okay
148 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,475 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

FAQs about flying to Jaffna

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  • Where does the fastest flight to Jaffna depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Jaffna, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 20 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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