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Flights from New Delhi to Jaffna
There are no direct flights from New Delhi to Jaffna. The easiest way is one stop via Chennai or Tiruchirappalli, about 5h 09m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 09m
New Delhi to Jaffna at a glance
Fastest journey5h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chennai or Tiruchirappalli
Best ways to fly from New Delhi to Jaffna
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,128 km1,321 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 09mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneJaffna vs New Delhi
- Currency in Jaffna
- USD
- Airports
- DEL → JAF
Flights from New Delhi to Jaffna: questions answered
Are there direct flights from New Delhi to Jaffna?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from New Delhi to Jaffna?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,128 km.
Where do you change planes between New Delhi and Jaffna?
The best connecting points are Chennai (MAA) and Tiruchirappalli (TRZ). Air India flies both legs via Chennai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New Delhi and Jaffna?
New Delhi: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Jaffna: Jaffna International Airport (JAF).





