How to find cheap flights to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)
Right now, £417 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Sigiriya Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to GIU for £2,110.
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It's generally recommended to book roughly two months before you plan to depart. That's when you're most likely to get the best prices for tickets to Sigiriya, where Sigiriya Airport is located.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of finding cheap flights to Sigiriya. This will give you more choices for where you begin and end your journey, along with different prices.
If you're not in a rush to get to Sigiriya, think about taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Sigiriya Airport by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Sigiriya
You can usually hop on the cheapest flight to Sigiriya in July.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to GIU that fits your budget and itinerary.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. April is the warmest time of year in Sigiriya, averaging between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 19ºC to 28ºC.
February gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With seven days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Sigiriya.
Rain is more common here in November, which gets around 21 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Sigiriya Airport (GIU): What you need to know
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to GIU? These hotels near Sigiriya Airport offer the ideal place to relax and recharge:
Sigiriya Airport is located in Sigiriya, Central Province, Sri Lanka.
Getting to central Sigiriya from Sigiriya Airport (GIU)
Central Sigiriya is about 5 kms (3 miles) from GIU.
After landing from your flight to GIU, expect a drive to the centre of around 10 minutes.
Expect the ride to take roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Sigiriya comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to explore before you go:
Sigiriya highlights
Put these popular sights high on your must-see list after stepping off your flight to Sigiriya:
Sigiriya Lion Rock: Offering a memorable introduction to everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kms (1 mile) north-east of the centre.
Sigiriya Herbal Garden: You'll find this park roughly 0.97 kms (0.60 miles) north of the centre. Take a little breather and slow things down in this corner of Sigiriya.
Sigiriya Ancient City - UNESCO World Heritage Site: This will be another highlight of your trip. A top landmark, it's around 2 kms (1 mile) north-east of the centre of Sigiriya.
How to get to Kandy from Sigiriya Airport (GIU)
Going directly to Kandy? From GIU, it'll take around 2 hours 20 minutes to drive there. The city is about 88 kms (55 miles) from the airport.
Travelling from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Trincomalee
If Trincomalee is your destination, it's around 88 kms (55 miles) from Sigiriya Airport.
It takes 1 hour 50 minutes or so to drive to Trincomalee.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has plenty more ways to surprise you. Keep going to Colombo, located around 153 kms (95 miles) south-west of Sigiriya. Mt Lavinia Beach, Elephant House and Sri Gangaramaya have to be on your must-see list. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's most convenient major airport.
Another city in Sri Lanka that belongs on your itinerary is Moratuwa. From Sigiriya, it's around 161 kms (100 miles) south-west and offers highlights like Lunawa beach and Angulana Beach. Swing by St Mary's Church, too.
Or head to Jaffna, about 209 kms (130 miles) north-west of Sigiriya. Nallur Sivan Kovil, St. Jude's Church and Nallur Kovil are just the start of the reasons to visit. You can reach this city by flying into Kankesanturai Airport (JAF).
