Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Before organising your cheap ticket from BCN to CNS, check if you need a visa to enter Australia. Travel document and visa requirements may vary and are updated frequently. For the latest information, get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're travelling to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cairns Airport (CNS)
$756 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cairns Airport. A return flight starts from $1,784. These fares can change based on availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap flight tickets from BCN to CNS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona, Barcelona-El Prat Airport can be reached in approximately 24 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 33 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near BCN. Whether you're on an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cairns Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)
Consider booking a hotel close to CNS if you're catching a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cairns Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
Cairns Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Cairns. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 10 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 26 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cairns Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Cairns in February.
The warmest month in Cairns is January, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cairns Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flight tickets from BCN to CNS in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Cairns
After booking your flights from BCN to CNS, you'll need to find a place to stay in Cairns. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station and Cairns Esplanade Western High Water Pier are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Cairns itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Cairns Botanic Gardens.
Complete your Cairns trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Cairns Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Cairns.