Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kalpitiya travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kalpitiya

Kalpitiya is a must-see destination in North Western, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kalpitiya to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kalpitiya

Kalpitiya in June
Estimated hotel price
$26
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kalpitiya in June
Estimated hotel price
$26
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kalpitiya

Plane

Although Kalpitiya doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 117 km from Kalpitiya.

Car

Another option to get to Kalpitiya is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 145 km from Kalpitiya. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Kalpitiya doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 117 km from Kalpitiya.

Car

Another option to get to Kalpitiya is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 145 km from Kalpitiya. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Kalpitiya

TRRTrincomalee China Bay
CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base

Airlines serving Kalpitiya

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kalpitiya

Average rates range from around $111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $119 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kalpitiya

Hiring a car in Kalpitiya

Expect to pay $2.02 per litre in Kalpitiya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.17 and $32.23.

Expect to pay $2.02 per litre in Kalpitiya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.17 and $32.23.

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