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

Matale travel guide

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You're Going to Love Matale

With a population of 36.462, Matale 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 Matale to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Matale

Matale in May
Estimated hotel price
$43
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matale in May
Estimated hotel price
$43
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Matale

Plane

Although Matale doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir (NUF), which is located 67 km from Matale. The shortest flight to Matale from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 22h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Matale is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 104 km from Matale. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Matale doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir (NUF), which is located 67 km from Matale. The shortest flight to Matale from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 22h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Matale is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 104 km from Matale. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Matale

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Matale

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,963 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 Matale

Average rates range from around $38 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $36 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Matale

Hiring a car in Matale

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