How to get fromGeneva to Jaffnaby plane or bus

Travel from

To

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 2 ways to get from Geneva to Jaffna by plane or bus

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
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane GVA - JAF
17h 5m
Rs 190,164–506,355
Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane GVA - GIU
2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
20h 58m

Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

25Weekly Planes

21h 35mAverage Duration

Rs 189,264Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Geneva to Jaffna.

Launch map view

Distance: 8,007.9 km
Duration: 17h 5m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?

Kuwait Airways, IndiGo Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Jaffna (JAF) 4 times a day.

Airlines

Bus operators

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 Getting to Milan from the airport, Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, and How to get from Stansted Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Jaffna(opens in a new window), Sri Lanka(opens in a new window)

Jaffna is the capital city of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It is the administrative headquarters of the Jaffna District located on a peninsula of the same name. With a population of 88,138 in 2012, Jaffna is Sri Lanka's 12th most populous city. Jaffna is approximately 6 mi from Kandarodai which served as an emporium in the Jaffna peninsula from classical antiquity. Jaffna's suburb Nallur served as the capital of the four-century-long medieval Tamil Jaffna Kingdom.

Things to do in Jaffna

Old Park(Opens in a new window)

Old Park (Tamil: பழைய பூங்கா Paḻaiya Pūṅkā) is a 27 acre urban park in the city of Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka. It was originally built in the 19th century as the gardens and grounds of the residency of the British Government Agent for the Northern Province.

Archaeological Museum(Opens in a new window)

Jaffna Archaeological Museum is located in Nallur, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The land was given to museum by Arumuga Navalar Foundation, and front portion has Navalar Cultural Hall. The museum houses a rare collection of antiquities. Buddhist and Hindu religious collection are in big collection, which are in various forms of metal, wood and stone. The excellent collections begin in time from the period of ancient period Sri Lanka to the colonial era. Also, some of the archaeological excavations findings of Kandarodai can seen at this museum.

Subramaniam Park(Opens in a new window)

Subramaniam Children's Park (Tamil: சுப்பிரமணியம் சிறுவர் பூங்கா Cuppiramaṇiyam Ciṟuvar Pūṅkā; commonly known as Subramaniam Park) is an urban park in the city of Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka.

Kankesanthurai Lighthouse(Opens in a new window)

Kankesanthurai Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Kankesanthurai in northern Sri Lanka. Built in 1893, the 22 m lighthouse has an octagonal masonry tower with lantern and gallery. Located deep inside the Sri Lankan military's Valikamam North High Security Zone and next to a naval base, the lighthouse was heavily damaged during the Sri Lankan Civil War and is inactive.

Places to stay in Jaffna

NorthGate Jaffna(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

The Thinnai Hotel - Jaffna(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Jetwing Jaffna(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Senthil Complex(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Rome2Rio makes travelling from Geneva to Jaffna easy.

Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Geneva to Jaffna right here. Rome2Rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward.