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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Istanbul from £174

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — IST
30 Nov — 7 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 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£174

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£450
28/11-5/12
  • 28/11-5/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • Cardiff to Istanbul
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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 31 October 2025.

Fri 28/1122:25CWL - SAW
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1208:15SAW - CWL
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£174
Mon 1/1223:30CWL - IST
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1222:00IST - CWL
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£183
Fri 28/1122:25CWL - IST
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1222:00IST - CWL
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£195
Tue 18/1116:45CWL - SAW
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1106:05SAW - CWL
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£216
Fri 28/1117:15CWL - IST
1 stop20h 40mKLM
Fri 5/1217:55IST - CWL
1 stop18h 55mKLM
Deal found 29/10£247
Tue 18/1117:25CWL - IST
1 stop20h 30mKLM
Sat 22/1117:55IST - CWL
1 stop18h 55mKLM
Deal found 29/10£259
Tue 18/1116:45CWL - IST
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1105:30IST - CWL
3 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£268
Sat 13/1220:05CWL - IST
3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1210:10IST - CWL
2 stops16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£273
Tue 4/1116:45CWL - IST
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1122:00IST - CWL
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£284
Fri 12/1222:25CWL - IST
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1223:45IST - CWL
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£287

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Cardiff

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Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - SAW

CWLSAW

Cardiff Wales

Fri 28/11

22:25-22:20

2 stops20h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 5/12

08:15-22:00

2 stops16h 45m

£174

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Mon 1/12

23:30-21:05

2 stops18h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 5/12

22:00-19:40

2 stops24h 40m

£183

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Fri 28/11

22:25-21:05

2 stops19h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 5/12

22:00-19:40

2 stops24h 40m

£195

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sun 4/1

21:20-21:05

2 stops20h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 11/1

22:00-23:05

2 stops28h 05m

£201

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - SAW

CWLSAW

Cardiff Wales

Tue 18/11

16:45-18:55

2 stops23h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 22/11

06:05-19:40

2 stops16h 35m

£216

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Tue 18/11

17:25-16:55

1 stop20h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 22/11

17:55-09:50

1 stop18h 55m

£259

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sat 13/12

20:05-18:25

2 stops19h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 20/12

10:10-23:20

2 stops16h 10m

£259

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Mon 26/1

17:15-16:55

1 stop20h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 1/2

17:55-09:50

1 stop18h 55m

£274

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sun 29/3

09:50-16:20

1 stop28h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 3/4

17:05-09:15

1 stop18h 10m

£277

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - SAW

CWLSAW

Cardiff Wales

Sun 4/1

21:20-19:15

1 stop18h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 11/1

10:35-20:55

2 stops13h 20m

£281

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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 £121). 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 31 October 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
1,406 reviews
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Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

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
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

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?

    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 £256, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cardiff to Istanbul.. KLM is priced at 23% 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 £121). 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£256Average£344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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