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
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kandy in April
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kandy

Plane

Although Kandy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 84 km from Kandy.

Plane

Although Kandy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 84 km from Kandy.

Airports near Kandy

Airlines serving Kandy

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,361 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,831 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,668 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,841 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,558 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,943 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,877 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,325 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,312 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,336 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,235 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,389 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (891 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (778 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (877 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,598 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (314 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 $71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $185 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kandy

Most booked hotels in Kandy

Amaya Hills Kandy
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$133+
Earl's Regent Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$100+
Kandy City Hotel By Earl's
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$52+

Hiring a car in Kandy

Expect to pay $2.08 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 $24.88 and $33.17.

Expect to pay $2.08 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 $24.88 and $33.17.