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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Istanbul from £222

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — IST
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 (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 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£204

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£502
5/1-9/1
  • 5/1-9/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 30m total
  • Cardiff to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£55 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 14 November 2025.

Sun 28/1221:20CWL - IST
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/122:00IST - CWL
3 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£363
Sun 28/1221:20CWL - SAW
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/108:15SAW - CWL
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£381
Sat 15/1110:20CWL - IST
2 stops14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1117:55IST - CWL
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£484
Fri 14/1122:25CWL - SAW
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1122:45SAW - CWL
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£536
Fri 14/1117:15CWL - IST
1 stop20h 40mKLM
Sun 16/1117:55IST - CWL
1 stop18h 55mKLM
Deal found 12/11£556
Sat 27/1220:05CWL - IST
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/117:55IST - CWL
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£571
Sun 28/1210:15CWL - IST
1 stop27h 40mKLM
Fri 2/117:55IST - CWL
1 stop18h 55mKLM
Deal found 13/11£587
Sat 27/1210:20CWL - IST
1 stop27h 35mKLM
Sat 3/117:55IST - CWL
1 stop18h 50mKLM
Deal found 12/11£692
Fri 14/1117:15CWL - SAW
1 stop21h 10mKLM
Sun 16/1109:00SAW - CWL
1 stop27h 50mKLM
Deal found 12/11£802
Sat 15/1110:20CWL - SAW
1 stop8h 00mKLM
Sun 16/1112:55SAW - CWL
1 stop6h 55mKLM
Deal found 12/11£922
Sat 15/1110:20CWL - SAW
2 stops9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1109:35SAW - CWL
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£926

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Cardiff

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Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - SAW

CWLSAW

Cardiff Wales

Sun 4/1

21:20-19:15

1 stop18h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 9/1

08:15-22:00

2 stops16h 45m

£222

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - SAW

CWLSAW

Cardiff Wales

Sat 3/1

20:05-19:30

1 stop20h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 9/1

08:15-22:00

2 stops16h 45m

£228

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - SAW

CWLSAW

Cardiff Wales

Sun 4/1

21:20-19:15

1 stop18h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 12/1

13:40-23:05

2 stops12h 25m

£246

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - SAW

CWLSAW

Cardiff Wales

Mon 5/1

23:30-19:15

1 stop16h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 10/1

09:40-19:40

2 stops13h 00m

£283

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Tue 6/1

17:25-16:55

1 stop20h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 11/1

17:55-16:45

1 stop25h 50m

£287

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Mon 5/1

17:15-16:55

1 stop20h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 11/1

17:55-09:50

1 stop18h 55m

£287

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Mon 5/1

17:15-16:55

1 stop20h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 9/1

17:55-09:50

1 stop18h 55m

£288

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - SAW

CWLSAW

Cardiff Wales

Sun 4/1

21:20-19:15

1 stop18h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 10/1

09:20-19:35

2 stops13h 15m

£297

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Tue 5/5

09:50-03:30

2 stops15h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 16/5

17:05-09:15

1 stop18h 10m

£310

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - SAW

CWLSAW

Cardiff Wales

Sat 3/1

20:05-19:30

1 stop20h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 10/1

11:25-19:40

2 stops11h 15m

£312

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Istanbul (average of £55). Flying from Cardiff to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £122). 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 14 November 2025.
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
7.7
Good
1,411 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,411 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,411 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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?

    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 20h 30m. 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 £257, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cardiff to Istanbul.. KLM is priced at 29% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Istanbul (average of £55). Flying from Cardiff to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £122). 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£257Average£362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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