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How to get fromJaffna to Melbourneby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Jaffna to Melbourne by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Jaffna

    best
    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane JAF - MEL
    16h 49m
    $1,232–3,333

  2. Ferry, train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane TRZ - MEL
    24h 11m
    $631–1,460

  3. Bus to Sigiriya Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane GIU - MEL
    47h 56m

Jaffna (JAF) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration20h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,575 km
  • Duration: 16h 49m

What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and two other airlines fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 3 times a week.

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