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Find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Barcelona from RM 1,572

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Barcelona-El Prat departing on 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Barcelona-El Prat (KUL-BCN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Barcelona-El Prat that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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02:15 - 15:10KUL-BCN
18h 55m1 stop
16:25 - 00:35BCN-KUL
26h 10m1 stop
RM 2,814SAUDIA
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Fri, 10 May - Sat, 25 May
20:45 - 09:15KUL-BCN
42h 30m1 stop
12:10 - 23:00BCN-KUL
28h 50m1 stop
RM 3,000
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Wed, 22 May - Wed, 29 May
02:55 - 14:40KUL-BCN
17h 45m1 stop
16:25 - 20:55BCN-KUL
22h 30m1 stop
RM 3,263Qatar Airways
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Tue, 21 May - Wed, 29 May
21:35 - 07:55KUL-BCN
16h 20m1 stop
11:10 - 08:25BCN-KUL
15h 15m1 stop
RM 3,354Etihad Airways
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Mon, 6 May - Thu, 6 Jun
09:35 - 07:30KUL-BCN
27h 55m1 stop
22:50 - 20:55BCN-KUL
16h 05m1 stop
RM 3,359Qatar Airways
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Tue, 17 Sep - Sun, 22 Sep
09:45 - 07:55KUL-BCN
28h 10m1 stop
11:10 - 20:15BCN-KUL
27h 05m1 stop
RM 3,588Etihad Airways
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Sat, 11 May - Sat, 25 May
02:40 - 13:25KUL-BCN
16h 45m1 stop
21:00 - 08:10BCN-KUL
29h 10m2 stops
RM 4,553Emirates
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Mon, 16 Sep - Sun, 22 Sep
02:40 - 08:35KUL-BCN
35h 55m1 stop
21:00 - 08:40BCN-KUL
29h 40m1 stop
RM 4,758Emirates
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Sat, 27 Jul - Mon, 12 Aug
23:05 - 17:35KUL-BCN
24h 30m1 stop
07:50 - 17:05BCN-KUL
26h 15m1 stop
RM 11,136Turkish Airlines
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Fri, 11 Oct - Fri, 1 Nov
08:50 - 17:35KUL-BCN
38h 45m1 stop
13:35 - 07:10BCN-KUL
35h 35m1 stop
RM 11,399Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 13 May - Tue, 11 Jun

Flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Barcelona-El Prat - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Barcelona-El Prat to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Barcelona?

The average price of all flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Kuala Lumpur to Barcelona, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Kuala Lumpur, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is November, where tickets cost RM 3,965 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is RM 5,527 and RM 5,413 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Barcelona?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Turkish Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at RM 1,787. KAYAK users also found Kuala Lumpur to Barcelona return flights on SAUDIA from RM 2,814 and on Qatar Airways from RM 3,263.

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Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

RM 1,572
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Barcelona-El Prat

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Barcelona-El Prat based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Kuala Lumpur to Barcelona flights

  • What are my parking options at Kuala Lumpur International Airport?

    The airport’s long-term car park is located near the Malaysia Airports Training Centre and offers a free shuttle service to the terminals every 10 min. The charge to park your car is RM 32 per day.

  • What are my transportation options once arrived at Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    In addition to hiring a car or catching a taxi to the city centre, the airport offers various modes of public transportation. The metro L9 South connects the airport to Zona Universitaria and stops at several other destinations along the way for 4.50 € (≈ RM 20) per ticket. Alternatively, passengers can catch one of the buses leaving from either Terminal 1 or 2. The metropolitan buses serve destinations in central Barcelona for 2 € (≈ RM 10) while intercity buses take passengers to destinations around Catalonia and other regions of Spain. Finally, the local train, the R2 North Line, connects the airport to Barcelona and surrounding regions and cities. Tickets for the train cost 4 € (≈ RM 18.50). For all public transports, travellers can purchase tickets with the integrated fare system, which offers access to various modes of transportation over the course of a set amount of time with just one card.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport was RM 329 for a one-way ticket and RM 589 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kuala Lumpur to Barcelona?

    Kuala Lumpur airport is called Kuala Lumpur Intl and the only airport in Barcelona is Barcelona-El Prat.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kuala Lumpur to Barcelona?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kuala Lumpur to Barcelona?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Kuala Lumpur and Barcelona, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Barcelona, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Barcelona are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of RM 3,709 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of RM 4,227 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Barcelona?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Barcelona.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Barcelona?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Barcelona from Kuala Lumpur is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Barcelona?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Barcelona with an airline and back to Kuala Lumpur with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Barcelona?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Barcelona from Kuala Lumpur up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to Barcelona

  • Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) boasts a number of meeting rooms and business centers for business executives flying into the city for work. Instead of having to leave the airport to travel to a separate destination, business meetings can take place in the Sleep&Fly Business Center, located in Terminal 1, which is equipped with various rooms and services including audiovisual, catering, hostesses, simultaneous translation, parking, and more.
  • While waiting for your flight to take off at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), take advantage of the airport’s free Wi-Fi under the “FREE_WIFI@KLIA” network. No registration is required and if you don’t have your own device to access the internet, head to one of the internet kiosks located in the Satellite Building at terminal KLIA.
  • If arriving to Barcelona-El Prat Airport during the night, catch up on sleep in one of the airport’s Air Rooms located in Terminal 1 before heading to your final destination. Not only can you spend the night and wake up feeling refreshed, you can take advantage of additional services including a hot shower, free Wi-Fi, a minibar, 24-hour restaurant services, luggage storage, and even a bathrobe and slippers.

Top 5 airlines serving from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Barcelona-El Prat

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Barcelona. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Barcelona-El Prat? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 4072 reviews
8.2boarding
7.9food
8.3entertainment
8.1comfort
8.3crew
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Nice selection of movies and TV shows. Plane was generally nice, not the newest but nice nonetheless. However, Emirates should have cancelled the flight, as hardly any flights flew out of Dubai at the time. Flight delays and cancellation was poorly communicated and passengers were left guessing and to their own devices on what to do. Connection desks were staffed too thinly, there was one desk with more than a hundred clients and just one poor lady. When I had my flights rebooked, I was told meal vouchers can be scanned using my boarding pass, nope. Was told to comeback for my hotel voucher, none. Had to book my hotel voucher the usual way through Dubai Connect despite having been told twice to comeback to the counters twice.

2.0 MediocreMartin, Apr 2024MNL - DXB
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Nice selection of movies and TV shows. Plane was generally nice, not the newest but nice nonetheless. However, Emirates should have cancelled the flight, as hardly any flights flew out of Dubai at the time. Flight delays and cancellation was poorly communicated and passengers were left guessing and to their own devices on what to do. Connection desks were staffed too thinly, there was one desk with more than a hundred clients and just one poor lady. When I had my flights rebooked, I was told meal vouchers can be scanned using my boarding pass, nope. Was told to comeback for my hotel voucher, none. Had to book my hotel voucher the usual way through Dubai Connect despite having been told twice to comeback to the counters twice.

Not that good The crew in the plane were rim professional & almost lost in their work distribution

The experience was not as pleasant returning as leaving. Went through clearance twice, crew was not as customer focused.

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

Seat and leg space is much better than the Qatar airline. The crew I would like to say is not meeting the requirements of emirates airlines cause it almost 20 years I am flying with emirates this time I really feel that crew is not behaving well someone asked for water waited more than 30 minutes and there are more incidents in this flight.

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

I liked theAVML food. Taste was alright and quantity was enough. Sometimes during the flight I felt that the smell from toilet was coming to the cabin

I bought Business class ticket but they treated me like economic class. No lounge allowed at check inn I have to take stuff out while other passengers have more than 25 lb in bag. Because I bought tickets from other than airlines . It’s discriminations from airlines to passengers.

The service was fantastic. Not much could be done better

The plane and services in Emirates flight from Los Angeles to Dubai were very good . But plane and services in flight from Dubai to Delhi were very poor/uncomfortable. Staff at Dubai and crew in Dubai plane was very very disappointing|shabby. Wheel chair was given only for a very small part of layover at Dubai and we faced great inconvenience. In short , our experience Dubai onwards(fly Dubai) was very bad and uncomfortable.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

To many ads. 3 or 4 between each movie. All repetitive, all related to Doha which I was just passing thru.

The staff at the check in lied. I requested aisle seats he said he gave me aisle seats. In actuality he only gave me aisle seat for 2 hour Karachi to Doha flight. From Doha to Dallas flight he gave me middle seat .

The crew was courteous and efficient. There was no entertainment or liquor service on this short international flight.

It was pretty good overall. I just wish the crew didn't have to interrupt you every five seconds to ask you if you wanted anything, I mean that's what the help button is for. When someone is tired and sleepy and still getting their bearings, turning on DND button is maybe not the first thing on their mind.

Crews are very rude and unhelpful. Cramped seats in economy. Foods are useless

The business class experience was awesome - I will be using QATAR airways again and it'll be business class again - appreciate the privileges afforded to the business class clients - thank you.

Very very bad.. more than 48 hr I didn’t received my baggage yet

Boarding process was terrible. Will not travel Qatar Airways if I had an alternative. The food was one of the worst, even for airline food.

This booking was as a result of stolen identity and hacking my debit account. I reported it to my bank. The thief tried to book two flights, maybe more. Hopefully, Kayak will be able to block fraudulent bookings and charges better in the future.

I wonder why checking carry on bags while the checking process was done by Moroccan security. Is it question of trust or Morocco security system is not qualified enough?

The seats’ reclined like premium economy seats, ie, not much.. but leg space was a lot l, so it did not feel cramped. Crew was very friendly and helpful.

It’s like two different companies managing fligh from DC and totally horrible company between Jeddah and Cairo

Route from DC was ok nothing special or bad From Jeddah to cairo horrible First flight got delayed by 3 hours no explanation so what ever Arrived in cairo to find lock on my bag Saudia crew in cairo didn’t know who did could not open had to break my bag zipper to open my luggage

Good variety could have been better; crew not as friendly

The best way to fly is saudia airlines flight Every thing is better (Number one 🫶) Thank you

The menu options in business class were few and the crew kept running out of the desired options! So what seemed like 4 options for meals turned out to be just one option! The entertainment system had very few movie selections for Hollywood and Bollywood movies. The audio in the headphones was poor as it was difficult to follow the dialogues; my fellow travelers had similar complaints.

There was not enough meals to serve in business class. The crew was busy and not very accommodating. They talked to each other more than attending to the passengers needs. Not professional at all and not properly supervised at all.

Behaviour of the staff very unprofessional. Choice of accepting Tea and coffee was only at the time of recieving meal. I requested if I can have tea later. Response I got was" I am going to sleep after serving food, either take it or will not be served letter". Few hours later I saw many passengers getting to kitchen and getting a cup of tea.

Don’t use them on the IST-isb route, horrible service

There was a Turkish Airlines employee sat in 16A in the row in front of us. We understood that she was a Turkish Airlines employee from her interaction with the cabin crew and the fact that she boarded business but was sitting in economy with us. What annoyed us was the extremely loud conversation she had for the majority of the 12 hour flight with two men, one of which was leaning over the chair in front of her. This was annoying as they were so loud that my wife and I could still hear them despite wearing our noise cancelling earphones. No intervention was taken by the cabin crew. Secondly, she ordered some extra meals from the crew, which we believe to have come from business class, for her male friends. Seeing this in economy is very disheartening. Lastly, one of her male friends pulled out an e-cigarette and was only mildly reprimanded by the cabin crew. Overall, we consider this behaviour completely inappropriate of a Turkish Airlines employee. Next time we will book with Emirites, I don’t think that their employees would be allowed to behave in this manner.

There was a Turkish Airlines employee sitting in front of us, we noticed from her conversations we witnessed with the cabin crew and the fact that she boarded business class. She was sat in 16A. Firstly she was talking loudly the majority of the flight with two other men, one of which was leaning over the seat in front of her. This was disturbing as they were talking loudly and we were not able to sleep. The 12 hour long flight turned into a nightmare, even the noise cancellation didn’t work for their chatter. Secondly she requested extra meals from the crew for her male friends. We believe the meals came from business class. They also took their e-cigarettes out and were caught the cabin crew, but no further action was taken. Sitting in economy and seeing this is extremely disheartening. Next time I will book Emirites, I don’t think their staff would be allowed to behave like this.

Okay experience, seats had a very poor legroom and width. Very uncomfortable for long journeys.

the worst experience we had. they put connection label to our luggages with mistake and we had to wait for 5 hours to pick them up

for the very long way the flight has to be more confortable it was very dirty the wc was not clean

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

Multiple errors by Turkish airlines and Istanbul Airport kept us from making flight. Stuck in Istanbul!

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

It has been a couple of years since I flew with Etihad last, after having a unpleasant experience with them coming out of the pandemic. I can say that the experience has uplifted, but I can’t really rate the service. At Barcelona airport the service was great, with their dedicated Etihad staff very helpful. The onboard experience wasn’t great, not very personalised and it really makes sense why Etihad doesn’t feature in the top 10 2023 Skytrax awards. The crew just seemed to be inattentive and almost absent from the cabin. I felt that I had to keep getting their attention. Even after I’d finished my meal, an hour went by before I had to call them to clear the tray/plate etc.

Crew were very polite and quicker in service. Excellent cooling, comfortable seats and tasty food served

Eine Toilette der Business Class war gesperrt und somit nicht benutzbar.

Crew was good, boarding mediocre, food choices were limited, seating was not comfortable

Everything is good and improved and needs to improve economy class seat more specious so long journey we can enjoy and it will be give more relaxable. Overall all services good and safely landed . I enjoyed my journey and all the cabin crew members services very well.

Sits are very uncomfortable Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

Food and beverage service have rooms for improvement .there were no entertainment facilities available

Very very bad service very tight seats never ever flying with Etihad again

Check in was quick and gentleman was very nice and friendly, during flight crew members were polite and attentive, food wasn’t as it should’ve been. Entertainment section needed to be updated i.e add new movies

Dear Etihad Airways Customer Service, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deep disappointment with my recent flight experience on Etihad Airways, which took me from India to NYC via Abu Dhabi. My flight details are as follows: [Flight Number] on [Date]. My overall experience was marred by a series of significant issues that I believe warrant attention and improvement. These issues include: Bad Conditions of Washroom: The state of the washrooms on the flight was far from satisfactory. They were inadequately maintained and lacked the level of cleanliness one would expect during a long-haul journey. Seating Space and Comfort: The seating arrangement left much to be desired. The seats were cramped, uncomfortable, and the legroom was insufficient for such a long flight. The seats did not recline as expected, making the journey quite uncomfortable. Cabin Cleanliness: The cleanliness of the cabin, including seats and tray tables, was not up to par. The lack of cleanliness impacted the overall comfort and satisfaction of passengers. Excessive Noise: The flight was notably noisy, with disturbances and loud noises making it difficult to rest or concentrate. The noise levels were considerably disruptive. Food and Catering: The quality and variety of meals served on the flight left much to be desired. Furthermore, there were issues with accommodating dietary restrictions, which is crucial for passenger satisfaction. Hygiene and Sanitary Facilities: The condition of the restrooms was subpar, and essential hygiene supplies were not adequately provided. This falls short of expectations for a long-haul journey. Overall Experience: Regrettably, the combination of these issues significantly affected my overall experience during this long flight, making it far from the comfortable and enjoyable journey I had anticipated. I understand that maintaining high standards on long-haul flights can be challenging, but I believe it's vital to bring these concerns to your attention in the hope that they can be addressed and improved upon in the future. As a loyal Etihad Airways customer, I had higher expectations for my journey. I kindly request that you take these issues into consideration and work towards enhancing the overall passenger experience on similar routes. Your attention to these matters is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and understanding.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Barcelona found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/6Tue
3 stops
53h 25mKUL-BCN
RM 1,572
4/6Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
19h 35mKUL-BCN
RM 1,787
4/5Sat
1 stopSAUDIA
18h 55mKUL-BCN
RM 1,835
5/5Sun
1 stopEtihad Airways
28h 10mKUL-BCN
RM 2,026
8/8Thu
1 stopSAUDIA
32h 10mKUL-BCN
RM 2,245
7/5Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
17h 45mKUL-BCN
RM 2,647
28/4Sun
1 stopEmirates
33h 10mKUL-BCN
RM 2,723
25/7Thu
1 stopEmirates
35h 55mKUL-BCN
RM 2,938
25/7Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
17h 45mKUL-BCN
RM 3,062
22/9Sun
1 stopEtihad Airways
28h 10mKUL-BCN
RM 6,846

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Kuala Lumpur - Barcelona Flights

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Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Malaysia

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Barcelona (BCN)Spain

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