Jaffna International Airport (JAF)

Jaffna, LK 🇱🇰 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

VCCJ

IATA

JAF

Elevation

33 ft

Region

LK-4

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Airport Information

GPS Code: VCCJ

Local Code: Not available

Location: 9.79233° N, 80.070099° E

Continent: AS

Type: Medium Airport

Keywords: SLAF Palaly Kankesanturai

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Technical Information

For Aviation Geeks

Designation Length Width Surface Status
05/23 4593 ft 98 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
TWR TWR 124.3 MHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 25, 2025
Taxis

Taxis and three-wheelers (tuk-tuks) are the most common and convenient way to travel from the airport. They are typically available outside the arrivals area. It is highly recommended to negotiate and agree on a fixed price with the driver before starting your trip, as meters are not always used. Some local ride-hailing apps may have limited service in the area.

Rental Cars

There are no major international car rental counters located directly at Jaffna International Airport. Car rentals, which often come with a driver, must be arranged in advance through local travel agencies or car hire services in Jaffna town. Self-drive options are very limited and require pre-booking.

Public Transportation

Direct public bus services from the airport terminal to Jaffna city are not regularly scheduled. To use public transport, you would need to walk from the terminal to the main road to catch a local bus heading towards Jaffna. This is the most budget-friendly option but can be inconvenient, especially when carrying luggage.

Nearby Airports

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IRU • IRU
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Seaplane Base
~69 km away
Iranamadu Airport
LK-0001
Kilinochchi, LK
Small Airport Scheduled Service
~71 km away
Sri Lanka Air Force Station Mullaitivu
LK-0004
Keppapulavu, LK
Small Airport
~93 km away
Thalladi Airfield
LK-0003
Thiruketheeswaram, LK
Small Airport
~95 km away
Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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Jaffna International Airport, Gateway to North of Sri Lanka Posted by Keerthan on January 12, 2022

Jaffna International Airport, formerly known as Palaly Airport and Kankesanturai Airport, is an international airport serving northern Sri Lanka.
Alliance Air is operating scheduled flights to Jaffna International Airport from Chennai International Airport (MAA). Fits Air, Cinnamon Air are operating the domestic flight movements in JIA from Sri Lanka tourist destinations especially Fits air is operating scheduled flight from Ratmalana (RML). JIA staff are providing best passenger handling Services with their limited resources. In future, JAF/JIA will become the one the best airport in Asia.