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Colombo to Jaffna Airport

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Colombo, Sri Lanka → Jaffna Airport, Sri Lanka

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Jaffna Airport

Composite routes from Colombo to Jaffna Airport

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Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:
goindigo.in/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$423.91

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$434.78

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Colombo Fort to Tellipallai
Ave. Duration:
6h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.17–$7.61

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kaithady
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Pettah to Punnalaikkadduvan
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.00

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF)?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF) is to train which costs $3.26 - $8.70 and takes 7h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF)?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF) is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 .

How far is it from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF)?

The distance between Colombo and Jaffna Airport (JAF) is 429 km. The road distance is 402.4 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF) without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $9.78 - $10.11 .

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF)?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF), including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF)?

The best way to get from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF) is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9.78 - $10.11 and takes 6h 39m, you could also train, which costs $3.26 - $8.70 and takes 7h 6m.

Can I drive from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF)?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF) is 402 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF).

Where can I stay near Jaffna Airport (JAF)?

There are 165+ hotels available in Jaffna Airport (JAF). Prices start at $11.78 per night.
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