Chennai (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Chennai (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF): IndiGo. The two airports are 221 miles (355 km) apart. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Tiruchirappalli.
Airlines flying nonstop from MAA to JAF
- IndiGoNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

Book MAA to JAF with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks IndiGo
MAA to JAF with one stop
1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Tiruchirappalli (TRZ)IndiGo the whole way


MAA to JAF: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MAA to JAF?
IndiGo flies nonstop from Chennai (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF).
How far is Chennai from Jaffna by plane?
Chennai (MAA) and Jaffna (JAF) are 221 miles (355 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MAA to JAF award flights?
1 program can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does MAA to JAF cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MAA to JAF with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Chennai and Jaffna?
The most direct connections are through Tiruchirappalli (TRZ). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example IndiGo through Tiruchirappalli.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.