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

Sigiriya travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sigiriya

With a population of 1,001, Sigiriya 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 Sigiriya to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Sigiriya

Sigiriya in March
Estimated hotel price
$21
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sigiriya in March
Estimated hotel price
$21
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sigiriya

Plane

When flying to Sigiriya, you’ll arrive at Sigiriya (GIU), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sigiriya from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 22h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Sigiriya is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 94 miles from Sigiriya. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Sigiriya, you’ll arrive at Sigiriya (GIU), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sigiriya from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 22h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Sigiriya is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 94 miles from Sigiriya. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Sigiriya

TRRTrincomalee China Bay
CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base

Airlines serving Sigiriya

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 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 (855 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sigiriya

Average rates range from around $67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $247 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sigiriya

Most booked hotels in Sigiriya

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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 Sigiriya

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