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AED 551+ Cheap flights to Jaffna

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— JAF
28 mar. — 4 apr.1
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 26 februar 2026.

man. 2/316:45
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop9h 15m
Multiple Airlines
ons. 11/313:20
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2AED 1,190
ons. 2/1218:55
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop11h 55m
Kuwait Airways
fre. 11/1202:45
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop11h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 22/2AED 1,197
man. 13/421:10
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop16h 20m
Air India
tir. 12/516:00
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop19h 30m
Air India
Deal found 26/2AED 1,201
tir. 16/600:15
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop16h 30m
Air India
man. 20/716:00
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop7h 25m
Air India
Deal found 26/2AED 1,212
fre. 19/611:00
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop18h 30m
Air India
man. 20/716:00
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop7h 25m
Air India
Deal found 23/2AED 1,216
ons. 4/316:45
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop9h 15m
Multiple Airlines
man. 9/313:20
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2AED 1,219
lør. 26/920:50
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
lør. 3/1018:55
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2AED 1,223
tor. 5/316:45
DXB
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CMB
1 stop9h 15m
Multiple Airlines
ons. 11/303:00
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2AED 1,227

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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 26 februar 2026.

Return from

AED 1,201

One-way from

AED 551

Popular in

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 1,440
Air India
  • Air India
  • 13/4-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 50m total
  • Dubai to Colombo
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Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 20m total
  • Dubai to Jaffna
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (AED 197 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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Return

Price

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

fre. 15/5

13:05-01:55

1 stop11h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

fre. 12/6

02:55-12:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,293

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

man. 6/4

18:55-06:15

1 stop9h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

man. 13/4

09:40-17:55

1 stop9h 45m

AED 1,392

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

lør. 18/4

18:55-01:05

Nonstop4h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

tir. 28/4

17:35-20:45

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 1,480

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

søn. 24/5

18:55-01:05

Nonstop4h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

fre. 29/5

11:15-16:40

1 stop6h 55m

AED 1,528

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

lør. 18/4

01:55-10:15

1 stop6h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

søn. 26/4

11:15-16:40

1 stop6h 55m

AED 1,612

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

fre. 22/5

01:55-10:15

1 stop6h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

fre. 29/5

11:15-16:40

1 stop6h 55m

AED 1,612

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

ons. 3/6

18:55-06:15

1 stop9h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

fre. 5/6

02:55-12:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,697

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

man. 6/4

18:55-01:05

Nonstop4h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lør. 11/4

17:35-20:45

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 1,711

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

ons. 3/6

16:10-22:10

Nonstop4h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

tir. 9/6

22:05-00:55

Nonstop4h 20m

AED 1,873

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

ons. 11/3

02:15-08:15

Nonstop4h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

man. 30/3

11:15-13:30

1 stop27h 45m

AED 1,895

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Best time to book a flight to Jaffna

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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 20 February 2026.

The best time to book flights to Jaffna is 55 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, SriLankan Airlines and flydubai.

Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From AED 438
FitsAir
FitsAir
From AED 900
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From AED 968
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 26 februar 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
3,534 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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
3,534 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,534 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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
1,420 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,534 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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
79 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,534 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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
3,534 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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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