Kandy travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kandy

With a population of 111,701, Kandy is the largest city in Central, Sri Lanka by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kandy deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kandy

Kandy in April
Estimated hotel price
RM 336
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kandy in April
Estimated hotel price
RM 336
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kandy

Plane

Although Kandy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir (NUF), which is located 48 km from Kandy.

Plane

Although Kandy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir (NUF), which is located 48 km from Kandy.

Airports near Kandy

Airlines serving Kandy

Lufthansa
Good (4,717 reviews)
KLM
Good (832 reviews)
SWISS
Good (958 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,677 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,220 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,620 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,105 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,399 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,130 reviews)
Finnair
Good (830 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (791 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,866 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (841 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (425 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (548 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (749 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,562 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (191 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kandy

From 5-star hotels such as the The Grand Kandyan to great affordable options like the Hotel Casamara, Kandy offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 175 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 539 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kandy

Most booked hotels in Kandy

Earl's Regent Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 251+
Amaya Hills Kandy
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 387+
Kandy City Hotel By Earl's
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
RM 151+

Hiring a car in Kandy

Expect to pay RM 6.50 per litre in Kandy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 77.90 and RM 103.86.

Expect to pay RM 6.50 per litre in Kandy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 77.90 and RM 103.86.