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How to get fromLondon to Jaffnaby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Jaffna by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Jaffna

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane LHR - JAF
    18h 39m
    Rs 235,834–455,143

  2. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Chennai International Airport, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LHR - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    25h 13m
    Rs 114,830–287,059

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane LGW - JAF
    19h 32m
    Rs 236,359–611,945

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane LHR - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus bus
    22h 18m

  5. Fly London City Airport to Jaffna

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane LCY - JAF
    26h 12m
    Rs 361,895–1,202,562

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration18h 53mAverage Duration
TicketRs 263,926Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,541.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 39m

What companies run services between London, England and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?

British Airways, IndiGo Airlines, and Oman Air fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jaffna (JAF) 3 times a day.

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