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Cheapest time to fly from Chennai to Jaffna

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Currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

2%Trains in Jaffna are 2% cheaper than in Chennai.

Chennai$0.43

Jaffna$0.42

MealMid-priced restaurant

24%The average meal is 24% more expensive in Jaffna than in Chennai.

Chennai$2.88

Jaffna$3.57

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

68%A taxi fare in Jaffna is 68% cheaper than in Chennai.

Chennai$1.95

Jaffna$0.63

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

20%Coffee is 20% more expensive in Jaffna than in Chennai.

Chennai$2.44

Jaffna$2.94

Exchange rate

1 SGD = 238.99 LKR

1 LKR = 0.01 SGD

Last checked on Thu, 04/12

Distance: 368 kms

Chennai airports

Chennai International Airport (MAA)How far from city centre: 16 kms

Jaffna airports

Kankesanturai (JAF)How far from city centre: 0 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Chennai to Jaffna

Is it safe to travel from Chennai to Jaffna during the Covid-19 situation?

At eDreams we do our best to ensure that your travel plans won't be affected by restrictions or possible cancellations that Sri Lanka may apply. Using the flexible ticket gurantee you can decide if you rather rebook or get a refund!

For flights from Chennai to Jaffna, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Chennai to Jaffna is 119$. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Jaffna more expensive than Chennai to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Jaffna costs an average of 0.63 SGD , 68% cheaper than Chennai, with a fare of 1.95 SGD,

while train tickets cost 2% less at Jaffna: $ 0.42 SGD versus $ 0.43 SGD at Chennai.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 3.57 SGD in Jaffna, 24% more than the 2.88 SGD in Chennai.

The price of the coffee is around 20% more expensive in Jaffna, with an average of 2.94 SGD , while in Chennai the coffee costs 2.44 SGD.

Which airports have flights between Chennai and Jaffna?

The main route from Chennai to Jaffna is: Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kankesanturai (JAF). The following airlines fly this route:

IndiGo.