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— JAF
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
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 10 August 2026.

Fri 13/1110:45 -
1 stop16h 35m
Fri 20/1122:50 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 7/8$942
Fri 4/909:45 -
1 stop16h 40m
Mon 7/921:45 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 7/8$943
Sun 18/1012:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Sun 8/1120:20 -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 9/8$945
Fri 18/911:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Fri 2/1020:30 -
1 stop35h 35m
Deal found 6/8$946
Thu 22/1011:15 -
1 stop16h 05m
Tue 27/1023:05 -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 9/8$948
Sun 13/910:05 -
2 stops39h 35m
Sat 26/922:10 -
2 stops29h 20m
Deal found 7/8$949
Tue 15/911:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Tue 9/320:20 -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 5/8$950
Tue 1/922:15 -
1 stop27h 00m
Wed 9/921:45 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 6/8$952
Mon 17/820:50 -
1 stop29h 35m
Wed 9/921:45 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 5/8$958

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 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 10 August 2026.

Return from

$943

One-way from

$475

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,072
Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 4/9-7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 25m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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  • 1/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 00m total
  • Sydney to Jaffna
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/2

12:00-19:00

1 stop36h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/2

20:20-13:35

1 stop35h 45m

$986

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 19/9

10:00-21:10

3 stops63h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 26/9

22:10-08:05

3 stops53h 25m

$1,010

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/1

09:50-20:45

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/3

21:45-07:10

1 stop27h 55m

$1,066

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/1

11:05-23:30

1 stop17h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/2

00:45-12:00

1 stop29h 45m

$1,232

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/11

15:15-23:30

1 stop37h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/11

00:45-09:35

1 stop27h 20m

$1,232

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/8

19:45-23:30

2 stops32h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/9

00:50-09:05

2 stops27h 45m

$1,253

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/2

12:00-19:00

1 stop36h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/2

20:20-13:35

1 stop35h 45m

$1,259

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/11

22:15-23:35

1 stop30h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 13/12

11:15-20:35

1 stop27h 50m

$1,288
Fastest return journey

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/11

10:45-21:50

1 stop16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 13/12

22:50-20:35

1 stop16h 15m

$1,324

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/11

08:35-23:30

2 stops20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/11

00:45-07:35

2 stops25h 20m

$1,389

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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 Sydney to Jaffna takes 13 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Jaffna from other popular cities in Australia 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 Sydney to Jaffna are SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.

SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From $837
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $730
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $638
Jetstar
Jetstar
From $356

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Jaffna are VietJet Air, Jetstar 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 10 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Thai Airways, andQantas Airways to Sri Lanka. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Thai Airways
7.9
Good
414 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
86 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Jaffna?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, IndiGo is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Jaffna.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Jaffna depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Jaffna, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 20 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Jaffna Kankesanturai?

    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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