There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF) by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaithadybus
6h 7mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Chunnakamtrain Colombo / ...
7h 5mRs 1,879–3,952Fly to Jaffna
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
4h 41mRs 98,975–180,607Bus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Punnalaikkadduvanbus
6h 39mRs 2,970–3,030Bus via Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
10h 40mRs 2,206–2,750Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo to Jaffna-JAF399.1 km
6h 49mDrive 399.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF)car 399.1 km
6h 49mRs 18,075–26,108
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF) is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4000 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF) is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 190000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF). However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Punnalaikkadduvan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF). However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Chunnakam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Colombo and Jaffna Airport (JAF) is 428 km. The road distance is 399.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs Rs. 2950 - Rs. 3050.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF), including transfers.
Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF) bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF) is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 190000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2950 - Rs. 3050 and takes 6h 39m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4000 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Jaffna Airport (JAF), Sri Lanka?
SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo Airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) twice daily. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Punnalaikkadduvan once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Chunnakam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,900
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kaithady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Pettah to Punnalaikkadduvan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,100–3,900
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo to Jaffna-JAF
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF) bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Punnalaikkadduvan station.
Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Chunnakam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF) is 399 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF).
There are 228+ hotels available in Jaffna Airport (JAF).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo and Jaffna Airport (JAF). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.