Hendala
town · Sri Lanka
Overview
Hendala is a town in Sri Lanka.
About 57,000 people live here.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Asia.
The nearest airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), about 19 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Population | 56,978 |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Nearest airport | Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 19 km |
| Currency | LKR |
Where Hendala is
Hendala sits in Sri Lanka, in the northern part of Asia.
Galle lies about 111 km to the south, Kandy lies about 89 km to the east and Katunayaka lies about 20 km to the north.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) is the closest airport, about 19 km from Hendala.
Alternative gateways include Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB, 21 km); Koggala Airport (KCT, 121 km).
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Find flights to Hendala →arrives RML (18.8 km away)
Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots. If you drive, remember traffic here keeps to the left.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly equatorial (northern hemisphere): warm and humid all year, with wetter and drier spells rather than true seasons; the drier months are easiest for sightseeing.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Hendala is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through RML.
Day trips & nearby
Hendala works well as a base. Within about 111 km you can reach Galle (111 km to the south); Kandy (89 km to the east); Katunayaka (20 km to the north); Negombo (25 km to the north); Ja Ela (9 km to the north).
Good to know
The currency is the LKR (Rupee).
The main language spoken is Sinhala.
Clocks run on Asia/Colombo time.
Traffic drives on the left.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Hendala
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Getting around Hendala
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Hendala?
- Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) is the closest airport, about 19 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Hendala?
- There is no single best season; pick the drier months for easier sightseeing.
- What is near Hendala?
- Galle is one of the closest places, about 111 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Hendala in?
- Hendala is in Sri Lanka.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.