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
₹ 1157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sigiriya in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1157
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 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 94 miles from Sigiriya. You’ll find branches of AcaRent 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 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 94 miles from Sigiriya. You’ll find branches of AcaRent 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,827 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,369 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (929 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,910 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sigiriya

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,675 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 11,599 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)
₹ 6,683+
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Aliya Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,910+
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Jetwing Vil Uyana
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 28,101+
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Hotel Sigiriya
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,572+
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Sigiriya Village
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 6,597+
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Hiring a car in Sigiriya

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,172 and ₹ 1,563.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,172 and ₹ 1,563.

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