There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Jaffna by plane, rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Jaffna
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
4h 38mRs 98,285–194,974Airport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna360.3 km
6h 30mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 360.3 km
- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Jaffnacar 360.3 km
6h 30mRs 16,246–23,466Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
5h 27m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Jaffna is to Airport Transfer which costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Jaffna is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 200000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Jaffna is 306 km. The road distance is 360.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Jaffna without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 6h 30m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Jaffna, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Jaffna is 360 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Jaffna.
There are 194+ hotels available in Jaffna.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Jaffna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
IndiGo Airlines and SriLankan Airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) 3 times a day.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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