How long is the flight from Cardiff to Istanbul?

There are many flights that can get you from Cardiff to Istanbul in 27h 35m. 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 £200, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cardiff to Istanbul.. KLM is priced at 47% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CWL to IST?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cardiff to Istanbul as you normally would.

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.

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.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cardiff to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 August 2026.

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Round-trip from	£184
One-way from	£97
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	June
Average price	£354

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46h 30m total
Cardiff to Istanbul

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CWL Cardiff Wales - IST Istanbul

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Cardiff Wales

Wed 24/2

10:20-16:55

1 stop27h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 11/3

17:55-09:50

1 stop18h 55m

£184

CardiffIstanbul

CWL Cardiff Wales - IST Istanbul

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Wed 7/10

23:50-19:30

2 stops17h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 14/10

14:00-23:25

2 stops11h 25m

£200

CardiffIstanbul

CWL Cardiff Wales - IST Istanbul

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Fri 25/9

22:45-19:25

2 stops18h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 2/10

13:50-06:55

2 stops19h 05m

£226

CardiffIstanbul

CWL Cardiff Wales - IST Istanbul

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Wed 27/1

10:20-17:55

2 stops28h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 3/2

17:55-09:50

1 stop18h 55m

£226

CardiffIstanbul

CWL Cardiff Wales - IST Istanbul

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Wed 24/2

10:20-17:55

2 stops28h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 11/3

17:55-09:50

1 stop18h 55m

£227

CardiffIstanbul

CWL Cardiff Wales - IST Istanbul

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Tue 6/10

23:15-16:05

2 stops14h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 13/10

06:45-22:50

2 stops18h 05m

£231

CardiffIstanbul

CWL Cardiff Wales - IST Istanbul

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Tue 9/2

10:20-16:55

1 stop27h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 14/2

17:55-17:00

1 stop26h 05m

£235

CardiffIstanbul

CWL Cardiff Wales - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

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Cardiff Wales

Fri 25/9

22:45-18:00

2 stops17h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 2/10

10:30-22:20

2 stops13h 50m

£277

CardiffIstanbul

CWL Cardiff Wales - IST Istanbul

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Tue 9/2

10:20-17:45

2 stops28h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 14/2

17:55-17:00

1 stop26h 05m

£282

CardiffIstanbul

CWL Cardiff Wales - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

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Cardiff Wales

Wed 27/1

10:20-00:20

1 stop11h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

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09:00-09:50

1 stop27h 50m

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7.8

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10.0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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7.8

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Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

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 27h 35m. 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 £200, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cardiff to Istanbul.. KLM is priced at 47% 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.

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