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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kandy to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kandy

Kandy in October
Estimated hotel price
RM 329
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kandy in October
Estimated hotel price
RM 329
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kandy

Plane

Although Kandy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sigiriya (GIU), which is located 74 km from Kandy.

Plane

Although Kandy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sigiriya (GIU), which is located 74 km from Kandy.

Airports near Kandy

Airlines serving Kandy

Lufthansa
Good (7,171 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,904 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,506 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,664 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,439 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,335 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,234 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,302 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (791 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (894 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (301 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,447 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 Viyana Boutique Hotel, Kandy offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 205 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 585 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kandy

Most booked hotels in Kandy

Earl's Regency
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 431+
Earl's Regent Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 351+
Amaya Hills Kandy
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 547+

Hiring a car in Kandy

Expect to pay RM 5.74 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 68.82 and RM 91.76.

Expect to pay RM 5.74 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 68.82 and RM 91.76.