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

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 April
Estimated hotel price
AED 297
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kandy in April
Estimated hotel price
AED 297
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 30 miles from Kandy.

Car

Another option to get to Kandy is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 60 miles from Kandy. You’ll find branches of Ace and SR RENT A CAR , among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Kandy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir (NUF), which is located 30 miles from Kandy.

Car

Another option to get to Kandy is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 60 miles from Kandy. You’ll find branches of Ace and SR RENT A CAR , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Kandy

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Kandy

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,811 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,203 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (850 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 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 AED 185 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 533 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 (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 338+
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The Grand Kandyan
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 344+
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Earl's Regent Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
AED 290+
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Hiring a car in Kandy

Expect to pay AED 4.74 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 AED 56.86 and AED 75.81.

Expect to pay AED 4.74 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 AED 56.86 and AED 75.81.

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