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
₹ 1150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sigiriya in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1150
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 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sigiriya from India departs from Chennai and takes around 4h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Sigiriya is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 151 km from Sigiriya. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Sigiriya, you’ll arrive at Sigiriya (GIU), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sigiriya from India departs from Chennai and takes around 4h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Sigiriya is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 151 km from Sigiriya. You’ll find branches of Ace 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 (7,042 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 Sigiriya

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,543 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 12,255 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sigiriya

Most booked hotels in Sigiriya

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il Frangipane
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,535+
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Aliya Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,964+
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Amaya Lake Dambulla
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,239+
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Hotel Sigiriya
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,255+
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Sigiriya Village
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 5,365+
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Hiring a car in Sigiriya

Expect to pay ₹ 110 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 ₹ 1,318 and ₹ 1,758.

Expect to pay ₹ 110 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 ₹ 1,318 and ₹ 1,758.

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