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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport from £144

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 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — IST
17 Aug — 24 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 18 July 2026.

Tue 1/909:45
CWL
-
IST
1 stop13h 35m
KLM
Tue 8/917:20
IST
-
CWL
1 stop17h 55m
KLM
Deal found 18/7£182
Tue 1/909:45
CWL
-
IST
2 stops15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/917:20
IST
-
CWL
1 stop17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7£204
Mon 31/817:15
CWL
-
IST
1 stop6h 05m
KLM
Mon 7/917:20
IST
-
CWL
1 stop17h 55m
KLM
Deal found 15/7£232
Fri 28/817:15
CWL
-
IST
1 stop6h 05m
KLM
Fri 4/917:20
IST
-
CWL
1 stop17h 55m
KLM
Deal found 14/7£236
Fri 7/817:15
CWL
-
IST
1 stop6h 05m
KLM
Thu 13/817:20
IST
-
CWL
1 stop17h 55m
KLM
Deal found 14/7£261
Mon 31/809:45
CWL
-
IST
2 stops15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/917:20
IST
-
CWL
1 stop17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£266
Fri 28/809:45
CWL
-
IST
2 stops15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/917:20
IST
-
CWL
1 stop17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£275
Wed 22/716:25
CWL
-
IST
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/720:35
IST
-
CWL
1 stop7h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£282
Sat 22/817:35
CWL
-
IST
1 stop5h 45m
KLM
Mon 31/817:20
IST
-
CWL
1 stop17h 55m
KLM
Deal found 18/7£283

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 (IST). 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 18 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£232

One-way from

£144

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£297
KLM
  • KLM
  • 31/8-7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 00m total
  • Cardiff to Istanbul
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29/7
  • 29/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 15m total
  • Cardiff to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 43% potential increase in price (£220 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 17% potential price decrease (£42 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price

Cheapest return flight

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Mon 31/8

17:15-01:20

1 stop6h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 7/9

17:20-09:15

1 stop17h 55m

£232

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Fri 28/8

17:15-01:20

1 stop6h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 4/9

17:20-09:15

1 stop17h 55m

£236

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Fri 7/8

17:15-01:20

1 stop6h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 13/8

17:20-09:15

1 stop17h 55m

£261

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Mon 31/8

22:25-22:55

2 stops22h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 7/9

04:30-21:45

2 stops19h 15m

£266
Fastest return journey

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sat 22/8

17:35-01:20

1 stop5h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 31/8

17:20-09:15

1 stop17h 55m

£283

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Fri 28/8

22:45-19:25

2 stops18h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 4/9

15:45-06:55

2 stops17h 10m

£284
Cheapest one-way

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Wed 29/7

23:15-05:30

3 stops28h 15m

£144

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Fri 24/7

06:00-05:40

1 stop21h 40m

£155

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Wed 29/7

09:45-01:20

1 stop13h 35m

£181
Fastest single journey

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Tue 28/7

17:15-01:20

1 stop6h 05m

£209

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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 18 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,541 reviews
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Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,541 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,541 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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?

    For a flight from Cardiff to Istanbul, you will be flying from Cardiff Wales. Cardiff Wales (CWL) is just 9.1 mi from the center of the city. Cardiff Wales is the only Cardiff airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 1 airline has flights to Istanbul from Cardiff Wales on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport in 6h 05m. Fly via KLM to get the fastest option. There are 1664 mi between Cardiff and Istanbul Airport.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport round-trip from £201. KLM is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from Cardiff to Istanbul

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cardiff to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 July 2026.
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KLMCheapest£201Average£297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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