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Flights to Jaffna in 2025
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JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 15/11
9:50-8:15
1 stop18h 55m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 25/11
4:00-8:20
1 stop31h 50m
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 3/11
13:45-1:55
1 stop32h 40m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 3/12
19:15-15:35
1 stop23h 50m
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 18/10
19:50-23:35
1 stop24h 15m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 25/10
0:50-18:35
1 stop45h 15m
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 12/8
13:55-18:15
3 stops24h 50m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 19/8
8:20-16:10
3 stops35h 20m
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 4/11
19:10-13:20
1 stop38h 40m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 3/12
7:40-10:50
1 stop30h 40m
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 7/9
14:30-20:35
2 stops26h 35m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 14/9
18:25-20:10
2 stops29h 15m
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 7/9
22:20-22:10
1 stop20h 20m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 13/9
2:55-20:50
1 stop21h 25m
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 10/8
11:20-23:30
1 stop32h 40m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 19/8
0:50-7:40
1 stop34h 20m
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 12/1
19:50-16:30
1 stop17h 10m
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 13/1
19:10-13:20
1 stop38h 40m
Best time to book a flight to Jaffna
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Jaffna
When is the best time to book a flight to Jaffna?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Jaffna. Price data was last updated on 18 July 2025.
Booking 4 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Jaffna. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
How long is the flight to Jaffna?
On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Jaffna takes 21 hours 25 minutes. Flights to Jaffna from other popular cities in South Africa 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 Johannesburg to Jaffna are Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?
The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Jaffna are Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates.
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 25 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific to Sri Lanka. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Muhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
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Muhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
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Muhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
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Muhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
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Muhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
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Muhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
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