There are 2 ways to get from Brisbane to Jaffna by plane, train, or ferry
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 Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Jaffna (JAF)plane BNE - JAF
19h 41mRs 184,830–496,514Fly to Trichy International Airport, train, ferry
cheapest- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BNE - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Nagappattinamtrain
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
25hRs 118,565–293,949
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Jaffna is to fly and train and ferry which costs Rs. 110000 - Rs. 300000 and takes 25h.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Jaffna is to fly which takes 19h 41m and costs Rs. 180000 - Rs. 500000.
The distance between Brisbane and Jaffna is 8904 km.
It takes approximately 19h 41m to get from Brisbane to Jaffna, including transfers.
Jaffna is 4h 30m behind Brisbane. It is currently 9:42 AM in Brisbane and 5:12 AM in Jaffna.
There are 184+ hotels available in Jaffna.
What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
Qantas, IndiGo Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Jaffna (JAF) 4 times a day.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Jaffna via Singapore Changi, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 190,000–1,200,000
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Jaffna via Singapore Changi, Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 270,000–950,000
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Jaffna via Ngurah Rai, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 180,000–490,000
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Jaffna via Hong Kong, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 220,000–700,000
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Trichy International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 140,000–490,000
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Trichy International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–600,000
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Trichy International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 27m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 140,000–490,000
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Trichy International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–340,000
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Trichy International Airport via Ngurah Rai, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 90,000–260,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 500–4,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 500–650
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 1,900–2,500
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 3,100–4,000
- Website
- shipindia.com
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,035
- Schedules at
- shipindia.com
Want to know more about travelling around Sri Lanka
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide