There are 3 ways to get from Jaffna to Colombo Airport (CMB) by plane, 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
best- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane JAF - CMB
4h 15mRs 90,939–171,110Airport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Jaffna to Colombo-CMB359.8 km
6h 32mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 359.8 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Colombo Airport (CMB)car 359.8 km
6h 32mRs 16,314–23,564
Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Colombo Airport (CMB) is to Airport Transfer which costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Colombo Airport (CMB) is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs Rs. 90000 - Rs. 180000.
The distance between Jaffna and Colombo Airport (CMB) is 306 km. The road distance is 359.8 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Colombo Airport (CMB) without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 6h 32m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Jaffna to Colombo Airport (CMB), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Colombo Airport (CMB) is 360 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Jaffna to Colombo Airport (CMB).
There are 1382+ hotels available in Colombo Airport (CMB).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Jaffna and Colombo Airport (CMB). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) twice daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–180,000
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Tiruchirapalli, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–180,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Jaffna to Colombo-CMB
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, How to get from London to Edinburgh, and Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.