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

Pinnawala travel guide

Pinnawala Tourism | Pinnawala Guide

You're Going to Love Pinnawala

Pinnawala is a must-see destination in Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Pinnawala deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Pinnawala

Pinnawala in May
Estimated hotel price
$34
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pinnawala in May
Estimated hotel price
$34
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pinnawala

Plane

Although Pinnawala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 35 miles from Pinnawala.

Car

Another option to get to Pinnawala is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 45 miles from Pinnawala. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Pinnawala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 35 miles from Pinnawala.

Car

Another option to get to Pinnawala is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 45 miles from Pinnawala. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Pinnawala

KTYKalutara Katukurunda
CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base

Airlines serving Pinnawala

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (906 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pinnawala

Hiring a car in Pinnawala

Expect to pay $1.63 per litre in Pinnawala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.47 and $25.96.

Expect to pay $1.63 per litre in Pinnawala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.47 and $25.96.