Colombo Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)

Colombo Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)

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Colombo Airport to Jaffna Schedule

Colombo Airport to Jaffna Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Lakpura Comfort 3pax Any timeLKR 75,064

Transportation from Colombo Airport to Jaffna

Facts about the transport from Colombo Airport to Jaffna

Cheapest Transport$78
Fastest Transport4h 35m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure12:00 AM
Departures per day11
Distance230 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railways, Stef Lanka Tours

How to get from Colombo Airport to Jaffna

Travelling between Colombo Airport and Jaffna is possible by Train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi+train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 363.30 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 124.72.

How long does it take to get from Colombo Airport to Jaffna?

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 12 hours to travel between Colombo Airport and Jaffna depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Colombo Airport and Jaffna. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 4h 35m. Taxi+train does a much slower job and take about 11h 52m to reach Jaffna.

How much does it cost to get from Colombo Airport to Jaffna?

Travelling between Colombo Airport and Jaffna can be as cheap as USD 124.72 if you opt for a Real Lanka Holidays taxi and as expensive as USD 363.30 if you buy a Lakpura taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Colombo Airport and Jaffna ?

  • 11 from Colombo Airport to Jaffna starting from 00:00 Bandaranaike Airport until 00:00 Bandaranaike Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Colombo Airport to Jaffna.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Colombo Airport and Jaffna

Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays

What is the most popular transport to get from Colombo Airport to Jaffna?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi+Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% chosen taxi+Train