Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Polonnaruwa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Polonnaruwa

With a population of 13.900, Polonnaruwa is a must-see destination in North Central, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Polonnaruwa to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1278
1 night at 3-star hotel
Polonnaruwa in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1278
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Polonnaruwa

Plane

Although Polonnaruwa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trincomalee China Bay (TRR), which is located 69 km from Polonnaruwa. The shortest flight to Polonnaruwa from India departs from Jaipur and takes around 14h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Polonnaruwa is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 170 km from Polonnaruwa. You’ll find branches of Xdrive Mobility and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Polonnaruwa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trincomalee China Bay (TRR), which is located 69 km from Polonnaruwa. The shortest flight to Polonnaruwa from India departs from Jaipur and takes around 14h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Polonnaruwa is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 170 km from Polonnaruwa. You’ll find branches of Xdrive Mobility and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Polonnaruwa

TRRTrincomalee China Bay
CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Polonnaruwa

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (438 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,095 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Polonnaruwa

Most booked hotels in Polonnaruwa

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Ekho Lake House Polonnaruwa
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 19,169+
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Binara Home Stay -Tourist Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,044+
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Hiring a car in Polonnaruwa

Expect to pay ₹ 137 per litre in Polonnaruwa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,640 and ₹ 2,186.

Expect to pay ₹ 137 per litre in Polonnaruwa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,640 and ₹ 2,186.