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
₹ 3133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sigiriya in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3133
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 Xdrive Mobility and GREEN MOTION , 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 Xdrive Mobility and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Sigiriya

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Sigiriya

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 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 (11,783 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 (13,096 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sigiriya

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,472 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 13,425 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 (9.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,687+
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Aliya Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,344+
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Amaya Lake Dambulla
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,161+
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Hiring a car in Sigiriya

Expect to pay ₹ 137 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 ₹ 1,640 and ₹ 2,186.

Expect to pay ₹ 137 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 ₹ 1,640 and ₹ 2,186.