Flying from Colombo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is four hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Colombo to BCN. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like February, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Colombo to BCN with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CMB and BCN include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Located around 32 kms (20 miles) from central Colombo, CMB can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
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74% of flights that take off from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
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To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Colombo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Central Barcelona is roughly 13 kms (8 miles) from Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research before you go.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Currently, £206 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £434. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Colombo to BCN. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Colombo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Colombo to BCN.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Colombo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Colombo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). June is when most people travel to Barcelona. If crowds aren't your thing, go in January.
When booking your Colombo to BCN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 14ºC.
More about Barcelona
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Barcelona right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Colombo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport:
Your visit to Barcelona won't be complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions worth exploring include Sagrada Familia, Vinalium Sagrada Familia and Placa de la Sagrada Familia.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen Barcelona. Around 241 kms (150 miles) away to the west, popular attractions include Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Ibiza is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 274 kms (170 miles) south of Barcelona. No trip is complete without dropping by Blue Ocean Ibiza, Bossa Beach and Playa de Ses Salines.
