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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport from £182

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — IST
21 Nov — 28 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 22 October 2025.

Mon 1/1223:30CWL - IST
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1222:40IST - CWL
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10£182
Fri 5/1217:25CWL - IST
1 stop20h 30mKLM
Fri 12/1217:55IST - CWL
1 stop26h 00mKLM
Deal found 21/10£244
Mon 1/1217:15CWL - IST
1 stop20h 40mKLM
Mon 8/1217:55IST - CWL
1 stop18h 55mKLM
Deal found 20/10£245
Mon 10/1110:20CWL - IST
2 stops14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1117:55IST - CWL
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10£321
Fri 5/1222:25CWL - IST
2 stops15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1206:30IST - CWL
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10£330
Mon 10/1110:20CWL - IST
1 stop27h 35mKLM
Sat 15/1117:55IST - CWL
1 stop18h 55mKLM
Deal found 20/10£421

Cheap 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 22 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£182

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£443
1/12-8/12
  • 1/12-8/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 39h 00m total
  • Cardiff to Istanbul
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Cardiff

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Depart

Return

Price

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Mon 1/12

23:30-21:05

2 stops18h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 8/12

22:40-16:05

2 stops20h 25m

£182

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Fri 5/12

17:25-16:55

1 stop20h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 12/12

17:55-16:55

1 stop26h 00m

£244

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Mon 1/12

17:15-16:55

1 stop20h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 8/12

17:55-09:50

1 stop18h 55m

£245

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sat 3/1

20:05-20:10

2 stops21h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 7/1

10:10-10:05

2 stops26h 55m

£300

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sat 3/1

17:25-16:55

1 stop20h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 7/1

17:55-09:50

1 stop18h 55m

£306

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Thu 19/3

17:25-16:55

1 stop20h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 26/3

17:55-09:50

1 stop18h 55m

£312

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Fri 5/12

22:25-16:55

2 stops15h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 12/12

06:30-22:00

2 stops18h 30m

£330

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Mon 10/11

10:20-16:55

1 stop27h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 15/11

17:55-09:50

1 stop18h 55m

£421

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Deals found on 20/10

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport (average of £55). Flying from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £120). 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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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 22 October 2025.
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
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

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
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

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 20h 30m. 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 £252. KLM is currently priced 23% 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport (average of £55). Flying from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £120). 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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KLMCheapest£252Average£338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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