How to get fromDoha to Mataleby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Doha to Matale by plane, taxi, or bus

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Fly to Kandy
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1. Fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Kandy (KDW)plane DOH - KDW
9h 20m
Rs 87,076–263,631
Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane DOH - GIU
2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Mataletaxi
9h 31m
Rs 88,776–265,631
Fly to Jaffna, bus
1. Fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Jaffna (JAF)plane DOH - JAF
2. Take the bus from Kaithady to Galewelabus
19h 10m
Fly to Hatton, taxi
1. Fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Hatton (NUF)plane DOH - NUF
2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Mataletaxi
10h 22m
Rs 90,076–267,431
Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane DOH - BTC
2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Mataletaxi
13h 15m
Rs 95,276–284,431

Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Kandy (KDW) flights

28Weekly Planes

8h 11mAverage Duration

Rs 84,644Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,740.8 km
Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Doha, Qatar and Matale, Sri Lanka?

Qatar Airways, Cinnamon Air, and two other airlines fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Kandy (KDW) 4 times a day.

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Matale, Sri Lanka(opens in a new window)

Matale (Sinhala: මාතලේ, Tamil: மாத்தளை) is a major city in Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is the administrative capital and largest urbanised city of Matale District. Matale is also the second largest urbanised and populated city in Central Province. It is located at the heart of the Central Highlands of the island and lies in a broad, green fertile valley at an elevation of 364 m above sea level. Surrounding the city are the Knuckles Mountain Range, the foothills were called Wiltshire by the British. They have also called this place as Matelle.

Things to do in Matale

Temple of the Tooth(Opens in a new window)

Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple.

Sri Muthumariamman Temple(Opens in a new window)

Muthumariamman Temple (Tamil: முத்து மாரியம்மன் கோவில்) or Arulmigu Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil is a temple in Matale, Sri Lanka.

Kandy Lake(Opens in a new window)

Kandy Lake (Sinhala: බෝගම්බර වැව/ කිරි මූද), also known as Kiri Muhuda or the Sea of Milk, is an artificial lake in the heart of the hill city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, built in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe next to the Temple of the Tooth. Over the years, it was reduced in size. It is a protected lake, with fishing banned. There are many legends and folklore regarding the lake. One such is that the small island at its center was used by the king's helm for bathing and was connected to the palace by secret tunnel.

Royal Botanical Gardens(Opens in a new window)

Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is near the Mahaweli River (the longest in Sri Lanka). It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to it is the National Herbarium of Sri Lanka. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acre, at 460 meters above sea level, and with a 200-day annual rainfall. It is managed by the Division of National Botanic Gardens of the Department of Agriculture.

Places to stay in Matale

Estancia Holiday Bungalow(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

A&B Events Guest(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Ama Residence(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Walawwa Matale(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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