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

Kandy travel guide

Kandy Tourism | Kandy Guide

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 September
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kandy in September
Estimated hotel price
$113
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

KTYKalutara Katukurunda
CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base

Airlines serving Kandy

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (279 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,081 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 $79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $275 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kandy

Most booked hotels in Kandy

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Earl's Regency Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$122+
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Radisson Hotel Kandy
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$134+
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The Grand Kandyan
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$142+
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Earl's Regent Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$117+
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Hiring a car in Kandy

Expect to pay $1.95 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 $23.36 and $31.15.

Expect to pay $1.95 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 $23.36 and $31.15.