What is the nearest airport to Kilinochchi?

The nearest airport to Kilinochchi is Jaffna (JAF) Airport which is 58.1 km away. Other nearby airports include Trincomalee (TRR) (127.2 km).

How long does it take to get to Kilinochchi from the Airport?

It takes 5h 35m to get from Kilinochchi to Colombo (CMB) Airport.

How do I get to Kilinochchi?

We recommend flying to Colombo (CMB) Airport, which is 252.3 km away from Kilinochchi. The train via Gampaha from Colombo (CMB) to Kilinochchi takes 5h 35m.

Where can I stay near Kilinochchi?

There are 12+ hotels available in Kilinochchi.

How to get to Kilinochchi from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	1h 27m
Distance	252 km
Average price	Rs 16,532
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

1h 27m

Distance

252 km

Average price

Rs 16,532

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Kilinochchi

The nearest airport to Kilinochchi is Jaffna (JAF). However, there are better options for getting to Kilinochchi. Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampaha to Kilinochchi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and the journey takes 5h 17m.

Recommended airport

Colombo (CMB)
1. train
5h 35m
Rs 6,469–9,409

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Other nearby airports

Tiruchirapalli (TRZ)
1. train
2. ferry
3. train
11h 17m
Rs 25,760–31,454
Madurai (IXM)
1. train
2. train
3. ferry
4. train
14h 52m
Rs 24,816–34,066
Trincomalee (TRR)
1. unknown
2. bus
3. bus
6h 2m
Jaffna (JAF)
1. train
Fastest
1h 27m
Cheapest
Rs 1,710–3,602

Important airports for Kilinochchi

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Trincomalee Airport
127.2 km

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