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How to get fromLondon to Jaffnaby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Jaffna by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Jaffna

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane LHR - JAF
    20h 13m
    Rs 235,701–455,404

  2. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Chennai International Airport, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LHR - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    25h 37m
    Rs 109,399–297,032

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane LGW - JAF
    19h 27m
    Rs 216,965–565,124

  4. Fly London City Airport to Jaffna

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane LCY - JAF
    23h 51m
    Rs 391,894–1,302,562

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane LHR - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus bus
    21h 42m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration19h 38mAverage Duration
TicketRs 239,212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,541.6 km
  • Duration: 20h 13m

What companies run services between London, England and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?

British Airways, IndiGo Airlines, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jaffna (JAF) 3 times a day.

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