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AED 646+ Cheap flights to Jaffna

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— JAF
10 Aug — 17 Aug1
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 11 July 2026.

Sat 1/817:10
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop9h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/818:30
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7AED 1,454
Wed 12/819:30
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop31h 00m
Air India
Fri 25/905:00
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 15m
Air India
Deal found 8/7AED 1,458
Wed 9/901:55
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop6h 50m
flydubai
Fri 23/1017:35
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 40m
flydubai
Deal found 9/7AED 1,462
Sun 23/823:35
DXB
-
CMB
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/918:30
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7AED 1,465
Sat 5/901:55
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop6h 50m
flydubai
Fri 18/902:05
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 40m
flydubai
Deal found 11/7AED 1,469
Mon 13/715:30
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop23h 05m
Air India
Fri 17/717:05
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop12h 25m
Air India
Deal found 9/7AED 1,473
Mon 13/719:30
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop31h 00m
Air India
Tue 21/717:05
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop22h 25m
Air India
Deal found 9/7AED 1,480
Fri 10/719:30
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop19h 05m
Air India
Mon 20/705:00
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 15m
Air India
Deal found 7/7AED 1,484
Tue 14/700:30
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop26h 00m
Air India
Tue 21/717:05
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop26h 10m
Air India
Deal found 8/7AED 1,487
Thu 23/715:30
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/718:30
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7AED 1,491
Mon 31/823:15
DXB
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/911:15
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop6h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7AED 1,495
Fri 24/705:35
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop9h 00m
Air India
Tue 15/916:05
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop27h 15m
Air India
Deal found 10/7AED 1,498

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 11 July 2026.

Return from

AED 1,443

One-way from

AED 646

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 1,943
flydubai
  • flydubai
  • 18/8-18/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 20h 00m total
  • Dubai to Colombo
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Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 13/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 10m total
  • Dubai to Jaffna
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (AED 259 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Mon 31/8

11:00-03:50

1 stop15h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 7/9

04:50-15:40

1 stop12h 20m

AED 1,869

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Mon 28/9

13:15-03:05

1 stop12h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 2/10

10:30-21:25

1 stop12h 25m

AED 1,954
Fastest return journey

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 21/7

18:55-01:05

Nonstop4h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 29/7

19:15-22:25

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 1,961

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 7/8

18:55-01:05

Nonstop4h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 14/8

11:15-16:40

1 stop6h 55m

AED 1,961

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/11

18:45-00:45

Nonstop4h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/11

11:15-16:45

1 stop7h 00m

AED 1,961

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 11/8

01:55-10:15

1 stop6h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 16/8

09:10-12:20

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 1,961

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Wed 2/12

02:15-08:15

Nonstop4h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 12/12

11:15-16:45

1 stop7h 00m

AED 1,961

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/11

07:45-09:45

2 stops24h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/11

16:55-18:15

2 stops26h 50m

AED 2,042

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Mon 10/8

01:55-10:15

1 stop6h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 25/8

09:10-12:20

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 2,068
Cheapest one-way

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/11

19:05-09:45

2 stops13h 10m

AED 779

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Jaffna

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 flydubai, FitsAir and SriLankan Airlines.

Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From AED 447
flydubai
flydubai
From AED 1,075
FitsAir
FitsAir
From AED 866
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From AED 968

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

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

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 11 July 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
3,612 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,612 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,612 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,475 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,612 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
85 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,612 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
flydubai
6.5
Okay
145 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,612 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

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

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