Travelling from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF): what you need to know
Jaffna's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Coimbatore.
To ensure you catch your CJB to JAF flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Coimbatore International Airport to Kankesanturai Airport flight is Rs28,740. A return plane ticket right now is Rs58,303. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from CJB to JAF. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Kankesanturai Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
When it comes to Coimbatore International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63.88% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Coimbatore to Coimbatore International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to CJB? If you're boarding an early flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Kankesanturai Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)
Consider booking a hotel near JAF if you're on a late Coimbatore International Airport to Kankesanturai Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Kankesanturai Airport (JAF) to central Jaffna
Kankesanturai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Jaffna. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)
May is the most popular month for flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Kankesanturai Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Jaffna in February.
Book your flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Kankesanturai Airport for April if you want to go to Jaffna during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CJB to JAF in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
You've done Jaffna, now it's time to explore other corners of Sri Lanka. Travel around 306 kilometres south to Colombo to check off its top attractions. From Gangaramaya Temple to Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Viharamahadevi Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Moratuwa is another favourite destination in Sri Lanka and is around 322 kilometres south of Jaffna. No trip is complete without seeing Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
