There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF) by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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 16mRs 98,988–200,622Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Chunnakamtrain Colombo / ...
7h 1mRs 1,869–3,952Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaithadybus
6h 3mBus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
6h 49mRs 3,170–3,400Bus via Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
10h 33mRs 2,207–2,850Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo to Jaffna (JAF)399.1 km
6h 31mDrive 399.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF)car 399.1 km
6h 31mRs 17,596–25,416
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF) is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4000 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF) is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 210000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF). However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Kankesanturai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
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 1m.
The distance between Colombo and Jaffna Airport (JAF) is 323 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 49m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 4h 16m 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 16m and costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 210000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3400 and takes 6h 49m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4000 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Jaffna Airport (JAF), Sri Lanka?
FitsAir, IndiGo Airlines, and SriLankan Airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–340,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–300,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–350,000
- 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
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Chunnakam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
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
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- 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 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF) bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kankesanturai 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 31m to drive from Colombo to Jaffna Airport (JAF).
There are 196+ 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.