Sigiriya and Dambulla sit in the Cultural Triangle, about 150 km north-east of the airport and three and a half hours by road.
Because the route runs north from Katunayake, you skip Colombo entirely — useful for travellers who want to be at the rock for a sunrise climb the next morning.
Where we drop in Sigiriya & Dambulla
- Sigiriya village
- Dambulla
- Habarana
- Inamaluwa
Landmarks nearby
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Pidurangala
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Minneriya National Park
How the transfer works
Good main roads through Kurunegala and Dambulla, with a king coconut stop most drivers suggest.
Van for groups; a car is fine for a couple travelling light.
Sigiriya & Dambulla transfer questions
Can I go straight from the airport to Sigiriya?
Yes, and it avoids Colombo altogether. The drive is around three and a half hours.
Book your Sigiriya & Dambulla transfer
Send your arrival date, flight number and group size and we'll come back with one fixed all-in price. Pay the driver at the end of the journey.