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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → Spain

Flights from Colombo to Barcelona

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Barcelona. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Kuwait City, about 13h 05m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 05m
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Colombo to Barcelona at a glance

Fastest journey13h 05mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Kuwait City

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Barcelona

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CMB Dubai (DXB) BCN
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~13h 05m
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CMB Kuwait City (KWI) BCN
Leg 1: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Kuwait Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 05m
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CMB Abu Dhabi (AUH) BCN
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 06m
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CMB Doha (DOH) BCN
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 05m
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CMB Istanbul (IST) BCN
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines, Vueling
One airline, one ticket ~13h 08m
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CMB Paris (CDG) BCN
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, Vueling
Same alliance ~14h 10m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,472 km5,261 miles
Journey time
13h 05mestimate
Time difference
-4.5hBarcelona vs Colombo
Currency in Barcelona
EUR
Airports
CMB → BCN

Flights from Colombo to Barcelona: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Barcelona?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Kuwait City and Abu Dhabi. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Barcelona?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,472 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Barcelona?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Kuwait City (KWI), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Doha (DOH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Barcelona?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Barcelona: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Barcelona?
Barcelona is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.

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