Kandana
town · Sri Lanka
Overview
Kandana is a town in Sri Lanka.
About 33,000 people live here.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Asia.
The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), about 15 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Population | 33,424 |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Nearest airport | Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), 15 km |
| Currency | LKR |
Where Kandana is
Kandana sits in Sri Lanka, in the northern part of Asia.
Galle lies about 117 km to the south, Kandy lies about 86 km to the east and Katunayaka lies about 14 km to the north.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is the closest airport, about 15 km from Kandana.
Alternative gateways include Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML, 25 km); Koggala Airport (KCT, 126 km).
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Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre. 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 Kandana is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through CMB.
Day trips & nearby
Kandana works well as a base. Within about 116 km you can reach Galle (117 km to the south); Kandy (86 km to the east); Katunayaka (14 km to the north); Negombo (19 km to the north); Hendala (6 km to the south).
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 Kandana
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Kandana?
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is the closest airport, about 15 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Kandana?
- There is no single best season; pick the drier months for easier sightseeing.
- What is near Kandana?
- Galle is one of the closest places, about 117 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Kandana in?
- Kandana 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.