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
₹ 2993
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sigiriya in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2993
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 India departs from Jaipur and takes around 14h 20m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Sri Lanka Rent a Car, 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 India departs from Jaipur and takes around 14h 20m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Sri Lanka Rent a Car, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Sigiriya

TRRTrincomalee China Bay
CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base

Airlines serving Sigiriya

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,652 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,112 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,554 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,621 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,419 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,520 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (916 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (284 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (181 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sigiriya

Average rates range from around ₹ 4,135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 13,605 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 (9.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,882+
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Royal Rock Sigiriya
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,732+
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Hotel Sigiriya
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,240+
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Sigiriya Village
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,732+
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Hiring a car in Sigiriya

Expect to pay ₹ 97 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 ₹ 1,161 and ₹ 1,548.

Expect to pay ₹ 97 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 ₹ 1,161 and ₹ 1,548.