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 May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8426
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sigiriya in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8426
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 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 151 km from Sigiriya. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and AcaRent, 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 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 151 km from Sigiriya. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and AcaRent, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Sigiriya

TRRTrincomalee China Bay
CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base

Airlines serving Sigiriya

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,864 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,813 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,276 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,150 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,550 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,836 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,228 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,101 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,904 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (977 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (298 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sigiriya

Average rates range from around ₹ 4,112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 13,309 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)
₹ 8,230+
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Aliya Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,317+
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Hotel Sigiriya
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,640+
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Fresco Water Villa
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,676+
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Sigiriya Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,453+
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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 ₹ 1,324 and ₹ 1,766.

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 ₹ 1,324 and ₹ 1,766.