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18 Oct — 25 Oct1
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Flights to Jaffna in 2026

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Thu 8/1017:00 -
1 stop15h 10m
Thu 15/1018:30 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Deal found 17/9AED 1,245
Thu 1/1019:30 -
1 stop31h 00m
Mon 2/1116:05 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 17/9AED 1,249
Thu 24/910:50 -
2 stops21h 20m
Thu 1/1018:30 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Deal found 16/9AED 1,252
Thu 17/912:55 -
2 stops19h 15m
Wed 23/918:30 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Deal found 16/9AED 1,256
Mon 12/1019:30 -
1 stop19h 05m
Sat 17/1005:00 -
1 stop10h 30m
Deal found 17/9AED 1,260
Wed 30/911:00 -
2 stops21h 10m
Tue 27/1018:40 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Deal found 17/9AED 1,263
Fri 18/921:00 -
2 stops11h 10m
Mon 5/1017:20 -
2 stops11h 40m
Deal found 15/9AED 1,267
Tue 29/910:50 -
2 stops21h 20m
Sun 4/1018:30 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Deal found 15/9AED 1,271
Fri 16/1019:30 -
1 stop31h 00m
Mon 9/1116:00 -
1 stop7h 25m
Deal found 14/9AED 1,278
Sat 10/1018:40 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Sun 6/1212:40 -
Nonstop5h 20m
Deal found 17/9AED 1,285
Mon 28/921:00 -
2 stops11h 10m
Sat 3/1017:20 -
2 stops19h 35m
Deal found 15/9AED 1,289

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AED 1,245

One-way from

AED 577

Popular in

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 1,388
SriLankan Airlines
  • SriLankan Airlines
  • 8/10-31/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 50m total
  • Dubai to Colombo
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Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 27/9-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 35m total
  • Dubai to Jaffna
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DubaiColombo

DXB Dubai Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Thu 1/10

21:00-09:40

1 stop11h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:30

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 613

DubaiColombo

DXB Dubai Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Wed 30/9

18:40-01:05

Nonstop4h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:30

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 624

DubaiColombo

DXB Dubai Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sun 4/10

23:35-09:40

2 stops32h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:30

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 628

DubaiColombo

DXB Dubai Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Mon 5/10

12:55-09:40

2 stops19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:30

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 628

DubaiColombo

DXB Dubai Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 22/9

10:10-16:35

Nonstop4h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:30

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 643

DubaiColombo

DXB Dubai Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Wed 30/9

23:35-09:40

2 stops32h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:30

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 657

DubaiColombo

DXB Dubai Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Mon 26/10

23:35-09:45

2 stops32h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:30

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 690
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DubaiColombo

DXB Dubai Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 11/12

18:00-00:05

Nonstop4h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:30

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 742

DubaiColombo

DXB Dubai Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sat 28/11

18:00-00:05

Nonstop4h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:30

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 760

DubaiColombo

DXB Dubai Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sat 10/10

10:10-16:35

Nonstop4h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:30

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 767

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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 flydubai, FitsAir and SriLankan Airlines.

flydubai
flydubai
From AED 1,099
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From AED 300
FitsAir
FitsAir
From AED 824
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From AED 1,140

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

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

Rainfall in Jaffna 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

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

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
3,662 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Milind,Aug 2026

DXB - SFO

Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Milind,Aug 2026

DXB - SFO

Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,535 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Milind,Aug 2026

DXB - SFO

Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
87 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Milind,Aug 2026

DXB - SFO

Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.
flydubai
6.5
Okay
147 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Milind,Aug 2026

DXB - SFO

Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.

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

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