What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Jaffna?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Jaffna is to fly which costs Rs. 170000 - Rs. 450000 and takes 26h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Jaffna?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Jaffna is to fly which takes 26h 44m and costs Rs. 170000 - Rs. 450000.

How far is it from Melbourne to Jaffna?

The distance between Melbourne and Jaffna is 8575 km.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Jaffna?

It takes approximately 26h 44m to get from Melbourne to Jaffna, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Jaffna?

Jaffna is 5h 30m behind Melbourne. It is currently 1:51 AM in Melbourne and 8:21 PM in Jaffna.

Where can I stay near Jaffna?

There are 188+ hotels available in Jaffna.

Melbourne to Jaffna - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Jaffna (JAF)plane MEL - JAF
26h 44m
Rs 174,810–445,110
Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane MEL - GIU
2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
23h 27m

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

35Weekly Planes

27h 23mAverage Duration

Rs 149,071Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Jaffna.

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Distance: 8,574.9 km
Duration: 26h 44m

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

Qantas, IndiGo Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Jaffna (JAF) 5 times a day.

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