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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Istanbul from £150

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — IST
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Cardiff to Istanbul
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 5 December 2025.

Sun 18/121:20CWL - IST
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/122:25IST - CWL
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£150
Sat 3/110:20CWL - IST
1 stop27h 35mKLM
Sat 10/117:55IST - CWL
1 stop18h 50mKLM
Deal found 4/12£298
Sat 3/120:05CWL - SAW
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/110:15SAW - CWL
2 stops12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£235
Sat 3/120:05CWL - IST
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/122:40IST - CWL
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£280
Sun 18/117:30CWL - IST
1 stop20h 25mKLM
Sun 25/117:55IST - CWL
1 stop18h 55mKLM
Deal found 3/12£317

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Round-trip from

£150

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£424
18/1-25/1
  • 18/1-25/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 25m total
  • Cardiff to Istanbul
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Cardiff

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Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sun 18/1

21:20-21:05

2 stops20h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 25/1

22:25-23:05

2 stops27h 40m

£150

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - SAW

CWLSAW

Cardiff Wales

Sat 3/1

20:05-21:25

2 stops22h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 10/1

10:15-19:40

2 stops12h 25m

£235

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sat 3/1

20:05-21:05

2 stops22h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 10/1

22:40-20:55

2 stops25h 15m

£280

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sat 3/1

10:20-16:55

1 stop27h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 10/1

17:55-09:45

1 stop18h 50m

£298

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sun 18/1

17:30-16:55

1 stop20h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 25/1

17:55-09:50

1 stop18h 55m

£317

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - SAW

CWLSAW

Cardiff Wales

Sat 27/12

20:05-19:35

2 stops20h 30m

£171

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sat 27/12

20:05-21:05

2 stops22h 00m

£208

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sat 27/12

10:20-16:55

1 stop27h 35m

£314

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Deals found on 2/12

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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 £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 5 December 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
1,430 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 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 £253, 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 £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

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 5 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£253Average£373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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