Flying from London to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF), you'll have your pick of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Kankesanturai Airport is located in Jaffna. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from London to JAF.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is about 31 kms (19 miles) from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Kankesanturai Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 80 kms (50 miles) from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to JAF flight:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kms (40 miles) or so.
Make catching an early London to Kankesanturai Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Kankesanturai Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near JAF instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)
Currently, £332 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kankesanturai Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £615. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to JAF if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from London to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF). May is the peak month for travel to Jaffna. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in February.
The warmest month in Jaffna is April, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your London to JAF plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Kankesanturai Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Jaffna
Start your Jaffna trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Kankesanturai Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Nallur Sivan Kovil and Nallur Kovil are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Jaffna travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Jaffna Public Library.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Negombo is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored once you've seen Jaffna. Around 290 kms (180 miles) away to the south, well-known attractions include Negombo Beach, Ettukala Beach and Virgin Mary Lagoon Boat Safari.
Kandy is another sought-after destination in Sri Lanka and is around 290 kms (180 miles) south of Jaffna. No journey is complete without experiencing Sri Dalada Maligawa, Royal Botanical Gardens and Sri Lanka Knuckles Hiking.
