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Nearest Airport to Rameswaram: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Rameswaram is Jaffna International Airport (JAF), about 100 km (62 mi) away in Sri Lanka.
Closest airport
JAF
Jaffna International Airport
100 km · 62 mi · ~1 h 47 min by car
Airports near Rameswaram
- 1 JAF 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
- 2 — 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
- 3 IXM 147 km91 mi · ~2 h 37 min
- 4 TCR 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 min
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Anuradhapura AirportACJ 165 km102 mi · ~2 h 56 min
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights
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Tiruchirappalli International AirportTRZ 176 km110 mi · ~3 h 09 minTiruchirappalli, India · International
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- 7 TRR 222 km138 mi · ~3 h 57 min
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Hingurakgoda Air Force BaseHIM 229 km143 mi · ~4 h 06 minPolonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights
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Bandaranaike International Colombo AirportCMB 243 km151 mi · ~4 h 20 minColombo, Sri Lanka · International
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- 10 KDZ 263 km163 mi · ~4 h 42 min
Small airfields nearby
- Ramnad Naval Air Station38 km
- Thalladi Airfield80 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Rameswaram; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Rameswaram?
The nearest airport to Rameswaram is Jaffna International Airport (JAF), about 100 km (62 mi) away in Sri Lanka.
Which international airport is closest to Rameswaram?
Jaffna International Airport (JAF) is 100 km from Rameswaram in a straight line — roughly 1 h 47 min by car.
What other airports are near Rameswaram?
Iranamadu Airport — 129 km, Madurai Airport (IXM) — 147 km and Tuticorin Airport (TCR) — 155 km.
How long does it take to get from Rameswaram to Jaffna International Airport?
About 1 h 47 min by car for the 100 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.