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

Polonnaruwa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Polonnaruwa

With a population of 13,900, Polonnaruwa is a must-see destination in North Central, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Polonnaruwa to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa in January
Estimated hotel price
$22
1 night at 3-star hotel
Polonnaruwa in January
Estimated hotel price
$22
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Polonnaruwa

Plane

Although Polonnaruwa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trincomalee China Bay (TRR), which is located 43 miles from Polonnaruwa. The shortest flight to Polonnaruwa from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 22h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Polonnaruwa is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 105 miles from Polonnaruwa. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Polonnaruwa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trincomalee China Bay (TRR), which is located 43 miles from Polonnaruwa. The shortest flight to Polonnaruwa from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 22h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Polonnaruwa is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 105 miles from Polonnaruwa. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Polonnaruwa

TRRTrincomalee China Bay
CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Polonnaruwa

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 Polonnaruwa

Most booked hotels in Polonnaruwa

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Tishan Holiday Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$45+
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Ekho Lake House
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$304+
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Seyara Holiday Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$25+
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Hiring a car in Polonnaruwa

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