How To Reach Kandy From Delhi

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Best time to visit
Dec - May
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Delhi To Kandy Distance

  • New Delhi to Kandy

    By Air

    4.0 hours

If you are wondering how to reach Kandy from Delhi, then the best option is to travel through air.

Although Kandy does not have an international airport but it is easily accessible from the well-known Colombo International Airport. It serves as the main airport for international flights in Sri Lanka and is well-connected with Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and more. As the capital of India is linked well with different modes of transport, availing airline services from Delhi to Kandy is not a hassle for anyone nowadays. Since Sri Lanka is a separate island, it is not connected with India via road and therefore it is not possible to reach this country via bus, train or car. Similarly, there are no sea routes available from India to Sri Lanka which makes airways the only option to travel to Kandy.

Covering around 2,404 km from Delhi to Colombo takes approximately 4 hours via a direct flight. From Colombo, Kandy is just a 103 km away which can be easily reached via air or land. When in Kandy, one must explore its rainforests and the famous Kandy Lake which is mostly visited by tourists for a leisurely stroll. Not only this, the city also possesses sacred Buddhist temples and shrines that are must-visit tourist places. Traveling in the city is not an issue as there are different types of mode to explore the city like intercity express buses, local trains, and taxis.

By Air:

One may take a flight from the Indira Gandhi International Airport which is located in Delhi and is easily accessible via car, bus or metro. Several airlines like IndiGo and SpiceJet connect Delhi and Colombo with one or more stops. Apart from this, SriLankan and Air India also provide non-stop flights which are comparatively more expensive. One must choose a flight keeping their budget and time in mind. After reaching the Colombo International Airport, colloquially known as Katunayake Airport, one can book a flight to the Polgolla Reservoir Airport in Kandy which is accessible through Cinnamon Air. Due to rising inflow of tourists in Kandy, the government decided to form a domestic airport in the city which has made it easier for tourists to travel to this beautiful city.

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Deepak's 5 days trip to Kandy

Very good experience with booking and Tour operator. Guide DJ was also very Good.

Deepak Khandelwal New delhi

Bhavana's 6 days trip to Kandy

Travco was good, but there was no point of paying 25k to travel triangle because neither ayush nor any of their teams helped us understand the visa process. We did it on our own. Travel triangle is a simple gateway, we understood but response and connection with customers has reduced and it is a point of concern. Cinnamon bey beruwala waves

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Aggarwal's 6 days trip to Kandy

It was a wonderfully managed trip, although tiring, but we had our moments, which will be with us for long...thanks

Aggarwal Ankit New delhi

Rishika's 7 days trip to Kandy

Great job done by Steeple Tours for our Sri Lanka itinerary. The trip was completely customized and as per our convenience. The guide was great and kept us informed. We had a lovely vacation.

Rishika Sood Pune

Padhu's 7 days trip to Kandy

Hi, We sincerely appreciate the wonderful arrangements your team made for our recent trip to Sri Lanka. Overall, it was a memorable experience, and we’re grateful for your efforts in showcasing this beautiful country—clean, green, and filled with warm, responsible people. The emphasis on road safety and the peaceful atmosphere added to our enjoyment. Highlights: The itinerary was well-curated, and most accommodations/transfers were seamless. Your team’s hospitality and attention to detail in key locations were exceptional. Constructive Feedback for Improvement: Hotel Concerns (3rd Stay): The remote location and lack of basic amenities at the third hotel made our family uncomfortable, especially as we were the only guests. A refund for this stay would be greatly appreciated. Transparency in Costs: Entry fees at temples/private attractions were unexpected. Clarifying these in advance or including them in the package would help future travelers. Similarly, sharing day-wise programs with detailed cost breakdowns (e.g., train tickets) would improve planning. Itinerary Communication: Providing a more detailed schedule (e.g., attraction entry times, fee lists) would enhance the experience. Request: Given the issues with the third hotel and unused train tickets, we kindly ask for a refund or credit for these. This would reflect your commitment to customer satisfaction. Also as agreed by your team return off $80 towards train arrangement which was cancelled due to local strike. Please note we lost $200 during the trip which was unexpected. Thank you again for the beautiful moments and your responsiveness throughout. We’d love to recommend your services with these refinements in place. Special thanks to Madhu who supported us through the tour Thanks to Aruna for safe driving Best regards, Padmanabhan

Padmanabhan R Chennai

Ashish's 8 days trip to Kandy

Had a great experience touring Sri Lanka thanks to Madhu for managing this well. And Roshan for driving us around. There were some confusion about the final payment in cash vs. online hope they would have communicated well on this. Roshan managed our expectations well and ensured our needs are taken care.

Ashish Kumar Surat

Suresh's 7 days trip to Kandy

I am from India tour to Srilanka CNB is the Superb Travel agent, they provided excellent hotels in beautiful locations, very good food and good Driver. Excellent cooperation. Thanks to Travel Triangle. Srilanka trip was Ramayana Circuit and Honeymoon trip.

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Nayanamallesh's 7 days trip to Kandy

Our itinerary was perfectly customized to our preferences, thanks to Mr. Suna who was always prompt, polite, and helpful in addressing all our queries. The hotels were clean and spacious, except for one in Bentota, which was a bit dirty and noisy. The highlight of our trip was our chauffeur, Mr. Sumith. As a group of three girls, we felt completely safe and comfortable throughout the 7-day journey. He wasn’t just a driver—he became a friend and guide, always ready to solve any problem and suggest the best places to visit (or skip). His kindness and friendly nature truly made our trip special. We left Sri Lanka with beautiful memories and heavy hearts—the hardest goodbye was definitely to Mr. Sumith. This trip was an unforgettable experience, and we’re so grateful for the amazing hospitality.

Nayanamallesh Bangalore

Holsrio's 4 days trip to Kandy

Suna was very good and he answered all our questions with patience and even went out of the way to customize the package as per our requirements. Alika was also a very good driver and the vehicle was also very clean. The Ocean hotel in cmb was very good. Disappointed with the villa in Mirissa .Not upto the mark.. only pool and breakfast was good . Overall a very good trip made memorable by Suna and Akila. Best place was secret beach in Mirissa

Holsrio Mumbai

Vanitha's 8 days trip to Kandy

I recommend Travel Triangle for planning your trips. We recently travelled to Srilanka as family of 3 with a 2 years old toddler. TT assigned various local travel agents and I picked CNB Travel agency as they are good in listening my needs and customisation as per my need. Overall it was a comfortable and relaxing trip.

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