Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Colombo: what you need to know
The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30. The city is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from BCN to Colombo, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight from BCN to Colombo that includes a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
If you hold a passport from Spain, you'll need an e-visa to enter Sri Lanka. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Colombo for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
Travelling from central Barcelona to BCN takes around 33 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near BCN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Colombo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Colombo
Rs66,915 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Colombo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs153,246. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BCN to Colombo, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Colombo is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Check out the 'Whole month' function to show the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from BCN to Colombo is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when the price has dropped.
Tailor your travel plans with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Colombo.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is around 16 kilometres from central Colombo. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 39 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 16 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Colombo. Book one of these accommodation options near RML instead:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
As soon as your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Colombo has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 39 minutes by car. Central Colombo is approximately 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
The journey will take about 1 hour and 31 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near CMB. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from BCN to Colombo at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Colombo
Visit Colombo during high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, schedule your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Colombo in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Colombo for March to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from BCN to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC.
More about Colombo
After locking in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Colombo, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Colombo:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Viharamahadevi Park are essential stops on your Colombo itinerary.
Complete your Colombo trip with a car rental
Finding you a cheap flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Colombo isn't the only thing we're good at. Check out our car rentals in Colombo and travel at your own pace. We find deals from trusted car rental companies and put them all in one place. You can instantly compare rates and then book with no fees.