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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Istanbul from £123

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — IST
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cardiff to Istanbul

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Cheapest flights from Cardiff to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cardiff to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 June 2026.

Thu 11/616:00
CWL
-
SAW
1 stop7h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/600:05
SAW
-
CWL
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6£190
Wed 21/1017:15
CWL
-
IST
1 stop6h 05m
KLM
Wed 18/1117:55
IST
-
CWL
1 stop18h 55m
KLM
Deal found 8/6£214
Tue 20/1017:15
CWL
-
IST
1 stop6h 05m
KLM
Tue 17/1117:55
IST
-
CWL
1 stop18h 55m
KLM
Deal found 8/6£214
Wed 1/716:25
CWL
-
SAW
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/722:55
SAW
-
CWL
1 stop29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6£237
Thu 16/717:15
CWL
-
IST
1 stop6h 05m
KLM
Wed 22/717:20
IST
-
CWL
1 stop17h 55m
KLM
Deal found 7/6£238
Wed 1/716:25
CWL
-
IST
1 stop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/722:30
IST
-
CWL
1 stop29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6£246
Thu 2/717:15
CWL
-
IST
1 stop6h 05m
KLM
Mon 6/717:20
IST
-
CWL
1 stop25h 25m
KLM
Deal found 8/6£250
Wed 8/716:25
CWL
-
IST
1 stop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/702:00
IST
-
CWL
1 stop26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6£250
Sun 14/609:50
CWL
-
IST
1 stop13h 30m
KLM
Mon 22/617:20
IST
-
CWL
1 stop17h 55m
KLM
Deal found 8/6£253
Sun 7/609:50
CWL
-
IST
1 stop13h 30m
KLM
Sat 27/617:20
IST
-
CWL
1 stop17h 55m
KLM
Deal found 4/6£265
Sun 6/909:50
CWL
-
IST
2 stops15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/917:20
IST
-
CWL
1 stop17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£268
Thu 2/717:15
CWL
-
IST
1 stop6h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/704:25
IST
-
CWL
2 stops14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£271

Find flight deals from Cardiff to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cardiff (CWL) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 9 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£214

One-way from

£123

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£359
KLM
  • KLM
  • 21/10-18/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 00m total
  • Cardiff to Istanbul
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1/7
  • 1/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 05m total
  • Cardiff to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (£81 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Wed 21/10

17:15-01:20

1 stop6h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 17/11

17:55-09:50

1 stop18h 55m

£214

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Thu 22/10

17:15-01:20

1 stop6h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 17/11

17:55-09:50

1 stop18h 55m

£214

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Thu 22/10

17:15-01:20

1 stop6h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 18/11

17:55-09:50

1 stop18h 55m

£214

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Thu 16/7

17:15-01:20

1 stop6h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 22/7

17:20-09:15

1 stop17h 55m

£238

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - SAW

CWLSAW

Cardiff Wales

Mon 31/8

22:25-20:25

1 stop20h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 14/9

11:35-21:45

2 stops12h 10m

£274

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Wed 22/7

17:15-01:20

1 stop6h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 29/7

17:20-09:15

1 stop17h 55m

£278
Fastest return journey

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Thu 16/7

17:15-01:20

1 stop6h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 22/7

13:50-22:50

2 stops11h 00m

£284

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Thu 16/7

17:15-01:20

1 stop6h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 20/7

17:20-09:15

1 stop17h 55m

£287

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - SAW

CWLSAW

Cardiff Wales

Wed 1/7

23:15-21:55

2 stops20h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 7/7

10:20-22:50

1 stop14h 30m

£289

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Tue 7/7

17:15-01:20

1 stop6h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 15/7

17:20-09:15

1 stop17h 55m

£301

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cardiff to Istanbul

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cardiff to Istanbul?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Istanbul (average of £100). Flying from Cardiff to Istanbul in January is currently the most expensive (average of £435). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 9 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM from Cardiff to Istanbul have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cardiff to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cardiff to Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from Cardiff, you will be flying from Cardiff Wales, which is the city’s only airport. Cardiff Wales (CWL) is located 9.1 mi from the center of Cardiff. There are 0 flights from Cardiff Wales to Istanbul per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Cardiff to Istanbul?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cardiff to Istanbul in 6h 05m. Fly via KLM to get the fastest option. The distance from Cardiff to Istanbul is about 1664 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cardiff to Istanbul round-trip?

    KLM, at £235, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cardiff to Istanbul.. KLM is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cardiff to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cardiff to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cardiff to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cardiff to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cardiff to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cardiff to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cardiff to Istanbul?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Istanbul (average of £100). Flying from Cardiff to Istanbul in January is currently the most expensive (average of £435). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Cardiff to Istanbul

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£235Average£334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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