Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Jaffna to Chennai?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jaffna and Chennai takes around 1.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Jaffna and Chennai?

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The flight distance between Jaffna and Chennai is 356 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Jaffna and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Jaffna and Chennai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include IndiGo Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Chennai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chennai and London, Singapore, Bengaluru, Colombo, Muscat, Edinburgh, Belfast, Manchester, Bangkok, Mumbai, Dubai, Kuwait City, Riyadh, Dammam, New Delhi, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Sydney, Aberdeen, Birmingham.

Question 5

What airports are near Jaffna?

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The main airport in Jaffna is Kankesanturai Airport. It is also served by Kankesanturai Airport.

Question 6

What airports are near Chennai?

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The main airport in Chennai is Chennai International. It is also served by Chennai International, Tirupati, Pondicherry, Cuddapah.

Question 7

Which airlines fly between Jaffna and Chennai?

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Currently, you can fly between Jaffna and Chennai with IndiGo Airlines.

Question 8

When’s the best time to travel between Jaffna and Chennai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Jaffna and Chennai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 9

What flights operate between Jaffna and Chennai?

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Traveling between Jaffna and Chennai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 10

How many airports are there near Jaffna?

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There are a number of airports in and around Jaffna. The main one is Kankesanturai Airport and other nearby airports include Kankesanturai Airport

Question 11

How many airports are there near Chennai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Chennai. The main one is Chennai International and other nearby airports include Chennai International, Tirupati, Pondicherry, Cuddapah.

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Jaffna and Chennai depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Jaffna, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Jaffna and Chennai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chennai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 14

What time do flights between Jaffna and Chennai depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Jaffna, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do flights between Jaffna and Chennai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chennai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£106
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£366
Cheapest round-trip	£171
Average round-trip	£428
Nonstop flights in August	£176 – £278

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Chennai Metro Rail	35-50 min	₹40 – ₹70; fare varies by destination station	every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)	central Chennai stations
Suburban Train (MRTS)	40-60 min	₹10 – ₹30; requires transfer from Tirusulam station	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
MTC Public Bus	60-90 min	₹15 – ₹40; varies by route and distance	every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Prepaid Taxi	30-60 min	₹400 – ₹700; fixed fare based on zone; AC extra	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Ola/Uber)	30-60 min	₹350 – ₹800; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private Transfer	30-60 min	₹800 – ₹1,500; pre-booked; varies by vehicle type	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental Car	30-60 min	₹1,500 – ₹3,500; per day; fuel extra	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
IndiGo Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
IndiGo Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 31.08	Tue 01.09	Wed 02.09	Thu 03.09	Fri 04.09	Sat 05.09	Sun 06.09
IndiGo Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	28°C	22°C
February	29°C	22°C
March	32°C	24°C
April	34°C	27°C
May	36°C	29°C
June	35°C	28°C
July	33°C	27°C
August	33°C	27°C
September	32°C	26°C
October	31°C	26°C
November	28°C	24°C
December	27°C	23°C

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