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 February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 788
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sigiriya in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 788
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 5h 05m.

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 SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , 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 5h 05m.

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 SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Airlines serving Sigiriya

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,537 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (494 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (181 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sigiriya

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,924 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 8,179 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sigiriya

Most booked hotels in Sigiriya

il Frangipane
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,745+
Aliya Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,763+
Jetwing Vil Uyana
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 31,966+
Amaya Lake Dambulla
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,516+
Hotel Sigiriya
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,678+
Elephant Corridor
4 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
₹ 21,283+

Hiring a car in Sigiriya

Expect to pay ₹ 123 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 ₹ 1,472 and ₹ 1,963.

Expect to pay ₹ 123 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 ₹ 1,472 and ₹ 1,963.