Nearest Airport to Jaffna, LK

JAFVCCJDomestic

Jaffna International Airport

Jaffna, LK

15 km

straight-line

16 min

by road (~21 km)

Transfer from JAF to Jaffna

Private Transfer

Fixed price, door-to-door

~16 min · via Transferhood

Taxi (metered)

Metered fare

price may vary by traffic

Rental Car

From €25/day

+ fuel ~€2

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International airports near Jaffna, LK

Tiruchirappalli, IN (TRZ / VOTR) Tiruchirappalli International Airport

3h 8m

Madurai, IN (IXM / VOMD) Madurai Airport

3h 34m

Puducherry (Pondicherry), IN (PNY / VOPC) Pondicherry Airport

4h 19m

Salem, IN (SXV / VOSM) Salem Airport

5h 20m

Airports near Jaffna →

Domestic airports near Jaffna, LK

Jaffna, LK (JAF / VCCJ) Jaffna International Airport

16 min

Anuradhapura, LK (ACJ / VCCA) Anuradhapura Airport

2h 40m

Trincomalee, LK (TRR / VCCT) China Bay Airport

3h 2m

Polonnaruwa Town, LK (HIM / VCCH) Hingurakgoda Air Force Base

3h 32m

Colombo, LK (CMB / VCBI) Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

4h 39m

Batticaloa, LK (BTC / VCCB) Batticaloa International Airport

4h 48m

Ampara, LK (ADP / VCCG) Ampara Airport

5h 17m

Colombo, LK (RML / VCCC) Colombo Ratmalana International Airport

5h 19m

Transfer costs from nearby airports

JAF → Jaffna ACJ → Jaffna TRR → Jaffna TRZ → Jaffna HIM → Jaffna IXM → Jaffna

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nearest airport to Jaffna?

The closest airport to Jaffna is Jaffna International Airport (JAF), located approximately 15 km away. Estimated driving time is 16 min.

How far is JAF airport from Jaffna?

Jaffna International Airport is 15 km (straight-line) from Jaffna, with an estimated road distance of 21 km.

How do I get from JAF to Jaffna?

From Jaffna International Airport airport you can reach Jaffna by private transfer, taxi, or rental car. Driving time is approximately 16 min. Book a fixed-price transfer via Transferhood.

Are there alternative airports near Jaffna?

Yes. Alternative airports include Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ, 158 km) and China Bay Airport (TRR, 180 km).