Getting Around
Transport options, costs, safety tips, and essential arrival information.
Transport Options
Move๐บ
Taxi / Tuk-TukSafety + trusted apps
~LKR 100/km๐
Bus NetworkRoutes, timing, etiquette
~LKR 30โ150๐
Train (Colombo โ Jaffna)Schedules + booking
~LKR 600โ2Kโ๏ธ
FlightsJaffna domestic airport
Check๐ข
Ferry to IslandsSeasonal service
Varies๐ Car & Vehicle Rental
Rent๐
Self-Drive CarSedan / hatchback ยท AC ยท GPS available
~$30โ50/day๐
Car + DriverMost popular โ local driver knows the roads
~$40โ60/day๐ต
Scooter / MotorbikeFreedom to explore at your pace
~$8โ15/day๐
Van (6โ12 seats)For families & groups ยท AC ยท spacious
~$60โ90/day๐บ
Tuk-Tuk (Full Day)Hire a tuk-tuk + driver for a whole day
~$15โ25/day๐ Rental tips: International licence accepted ยท Drive on left ยท Fuel stations in town ยท Roads are good in Jaffna peninsula
Essential Info
Safety๐ฅ
Emergency & HelpHospital, police, embassy
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Local SIM & InternetDialog, Mobitel guide
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Currency & ATMsExchange + card tips
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Power & PlugsType D/G, 230V
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Water & HygieneDrinking water safety
โ๏ธ Airport & Arrival
Arriveโ๏ธ
Jaffna International Airport (JAF)Domestic flights from Colombo (~1hr)
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Airport Pickup ServicePre-arranged driver with name board
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SIM Card at AirportDialog / Mobitel counters โ get data immediately
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Money ExchangeExchange at airport or use ATMs in town
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Offline Map DownloadDownload Google Maps offline before you land