Kandy travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kandy

With a population of 111,701, Kandy is the largest city in Central, Sri Lanka by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kandy has to offer.

When to visit Kandy

Kandy in October
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kandy in October
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kandy

Plane

Although Kandy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sigiriya (GIU), which is located 74 km from Kandy.

Plane

Although Kandy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sigiriya (GIU), which is located 74 km from Kandy.

Airports near Kandy

Airlines serving Kandy

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,638 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,909 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,663 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,857 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,207 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,446 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,232 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (791 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (894 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (301 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,434 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kandy

From 5-star hotels such as the The Grand Kandyan to great affordable options like the Viyana Boutique Hotel, Kandy offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $224 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kandy

Most booked hotels in Kandy

Earl's Regency
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$165+
Earl's Regent Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$135+
Amaya Hills Kandy
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$210+

Hiring a car in Kandy

Expect to pay $2.20 per litre in Kandy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $26.40 and $35.20.

Expect to pay $2.20 per litre in Kandy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $26.40 and $35.20.