Travelling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is nine hours behind Cairns.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CNS to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Cairns Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Many passengers pass through Changi International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
₹ 46,436 is the best price for a one-way Cairns Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts at ₹ 112,608. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CNS to BCN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Cairns Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
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Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
71.55% of flights that depart Cairns Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Cairns Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Cairns. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near CNS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cairns Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you have a late Cairns Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near BCN:
Explore without limits with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and venture far and wide through Barcelona and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to the centre of Barcelona has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cairns Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Barcelona in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Cairns Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CNS to BCN around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Spain, consider Logroño, about 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are key highlights.