Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kandalama travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kandalama

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

How to Get to Kandalama

Plane

When flying to Kandalama, you’ll arrive at Sigiriya (GIU), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kandalama from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 22h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Kandalama is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 89 miles from Kandalama. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Kandalama, you’ll arrive at Sigiriya (GIU), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kandalama from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 22h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Kandalama is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 89 miles from Kandalama. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Kandalama

TRRTrincomalee China Bay
CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base

Airlines serving Kandalama

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 popular areas of Kandalama

Most booked hotels in Kandalama

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Aliya Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$183+
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Hotel Sigiriya
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$170+
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Sigiriya Village
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$98+
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Hiring a car in Kandalama

Expect to pay $2.02 per litre in Kandalama (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 Kandalama (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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