How to find cheap flights to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way flight to Kankesanturai Airport is £275. A round-trip plane ticket to JAF right now is £463.
Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to JAF changes.
About five months ahead is an ideal time to book tickets to Jaffna, where Kankesanturai Airport is located. This is the general recommendation for locking in the best deals.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Jaffna. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.
Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes can often save you money. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Kankesanturai Airport.
Best time to go to Jaffna
You can typically catch the cheapest flight to Jaffna in April.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. See fares for an entire month and find a flight to JAF that suits your budget and schedule.
If you'd like to experience Jaffna at its liveliest, book your flights to JAF for May. Travelling during peak seasons typically means there's more to see and do than at other times.
February is the quietest time of year to visit if you're after a slower pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Jaffna then.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider what kind of conditions you prefer to travel in. Jaffna is warmest in April, with averages of between 27ºC and 32ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 24ºC to 28ºC.
Flying to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF): what you need to know
Skip the layovers and jump on a direct flight to Kankesanturai Airport. IndiGo and Alliance Air fly nonstop to Jaffna.
Be curled up in bed not long after your flight to JAF. Put your bags down at one of these stays near Kankesanturai Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Getting to central Jaffna from Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)
Central Jaffna is about 12 miles from JAF.
After touching down from your flight to JAF, reaching the centre by car will take around 35 minutes.
Make the most of your time in Jaffna by choosing one of these top hotels:
Jaffna highlights
Jaffna Fort
Not sure what to see first after your flight to Kankesanturai Airport? Jaffna Fort is a great place to kick things off. You'll find it around 1 mile west of the centre.
Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple
Always wanted to go to Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple? Time to make it happen. It's about 3 miles north of central Jaffna.
Jaffna Public Library
From the heart of the city, this highlight is around 1 mile west. It's also a great addition to any trip to Jaffna.
Complete your trip with a Jaffna car hire
Pick from a range of car rentals in Jaffna and go wherever you want, whenever you want. With one easy search, compare rates and book the best deal after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to Kankesanturai Airport.
