Jaffna to Chennai (JAF–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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6E1178
6E IndiGo
AT7
12:25 PM
+0530
1:40 PM
IST
1h 15m
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6E1177
6E IndiGo
AT7
10:30 AM
IST T2
11:40 AM
+0530
1h 10m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
TRZ Tiruchirappalli ~3h 30m 6E → 6EMH Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) to Chennai flights
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Jaffna to Chennai
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 221 mi 1h 15m nonstop

JAF–MAA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. IndiGo leads the route. The flight covers 221 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Chennai (MAA) Chennai to Jaffna flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JAF–MAA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 7 AT7 1h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – 6E
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JAF to MAA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JAF to MAA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
TRZ ~3h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
11
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chennai from Jaffna

Nearby airports with service to Chennai International Airport.
Metric JAF→MAA TRZ→MAA IXM→MAA
Distance from JAF – 114 mi 135 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 3
Weekly flights 7 59 70
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 1h 10m
Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) to Chennai flights · Madurai (IXM) to Chennai flights · Colombo (CMB) to Chennai flights
Airports within 200 miles of JAF with service to Chennai International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chennai is 0 hours the same as Jaffna.
JAF: +0530 · MAA: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Jaffna, it's 6:00 PM in Chennai.
Distance & Flight Time
221 mi / 356 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m gate to gate.
Facts

JAF–MAA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Jaffna to Chennai route.
Route details
Distance221 mi / 356 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JAF
Full nameJaffna International Airport
IATA / ICAOJAF / VCCJ
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
Destination: MAA
Full nameChennai International Airport
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JAF to MAA flights.
Nonstop flights from Jaffna International Airport to Chennai International Airport take about 1h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 221 miles.
1 airline operates flights from JAF to MAA: IndiGo.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from MAA to JAF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TRZ, IXM and CMB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JAF to MAA

Jaffna International Airport (JAF) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JAF to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JAF to MAA is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 221 miles (356 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tiruchirappalli (TRZ), Madurai (IXM) and Colombo (CMB).