Flying from Colombo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) taking off from here.
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Colombo to BCN.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Colombo to BCN. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The distance from central Colombo to CMB is approximately 32 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the best route, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Catching an early flight from Colombo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport:
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near BCN:
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 24 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 33 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Colombo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from Rs63,055 or travel return from just Rs143,204. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
We recommend booking as early as possible to get cheap tickets from Colombo to BCN. You're more likely to score a great deal and enjoy a wider selection of flight times and dates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Colombo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Colombo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Barcelona in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Colombo to BCN in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Travel in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between 5ºC and 14ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Colombo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
More about Barcelona
Start your Barcelona trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Colombo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
One of the best ways to experience Barcelona is to explore its most popular attractions. Highlights include Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and La Rambla de Canaletes.
Complete your Barcelona trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Colombo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Barcelona. Explore the exclusive deals and easily compare options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.