Flying from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF): what you need to know
Tuticorin and Jaffna are in the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your TCR to JAF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)
R 2,527 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Tuticorin Airport to Kankesanturai Airport flight. Return flights start from R 5,582. These prices may change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from TCR to JAF, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Tuticorin Airport (TCR)
Of all flights departing from Tuticorin Airport, 78.98% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Tuticorin Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Tuticorin. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a place to stay before your flight from Tuticorin Airport to Kankesanturai Airport? Check out Sathya Park & Resorts. Get a good night's sleep here before heading to TCR.
Arriving at Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)
If you're landing on a late Tuticorin Airport to Kankesanturai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near JAF:
Getting from Kankesanturai Airport (JAF) to central Jaffna
From Kankesanturai Airport, Jaffna is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)
May is the most popular month for flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kankesanturai Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Jaffna in February.
When booking your flight from Tuticorin Airport to Kankesanturai Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Jaffna, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TCR to JAF in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
You've done Jaffna, now it's time to discover more of Sri Lanka. Travel around 306 kilometres south to Colombo to check off its must-visit sights. From Gangaramaya Temple to Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Viharamahadevi Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 322 kilometres south of Jaffna, Moratuwa is another favourite stop in Sri Lanka. Start your sightseeing at Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.