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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Istanbul from £129

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — IST
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 1 August 2026.

Mon 21/909:45
CWL
-
IST
1 stop13h 35m
KLM
Fri 25/917:20
IST
-
CWL
1 stop25h 45m
KLM
Deal found 31/7£185
Fri 4/1217:30
CWL
-
IST
1 stop20h 25m
KLM
Mon 7/1217:55
IST
-
CWL
1 stop26h 05m
KLM
Deal found 30/7£186
Mon 21/922:10
CWL
-
IST
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/913:50
IST
-
CWL
2 stops10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7£197
Mon 7/922:10
CWL
-
SAW
2 stops20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/909:45
SAW
-
CWL
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7£216
Sun 13/921:45
CWL
-
IST
2 stops19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/913:50
IST
-
CWL
2 stops10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7£238
Fri 11/922:45
CWL
-
SAW
2 stops19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/909:45
SAW
-
CWL
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7£238
Sun 30/821:45
CWL
-
SAW
2 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/909:40
SAW
-
CWL
2 stops15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7£243
Thu 10/922:50
CWL
-
SAW
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/1007:55
SAW
-
CWL
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7£253
Thu 10/922:50
CWL
-
SAW
2 stops20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/910:10
SAW
-
CWL
2 stops14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7£256
Sat 5/909:45
CWL
-
IST
1 stop13h 35m
KLM
Sun 13/917:20
IST
-
CWL
1 stop17h 55m
KLM
Deal found 29/7£271
Tue 18/823:15
CWL
-
SAW
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/809:00
SAW
-
CWL
2 stops15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7£273
Sun 13/909:50
CWL
-
IST
1 stop28h 30m
KLM
Fri 18/917:20
IST
-
CWL
1 stop25h 45m
KLM
Deal found 27/7£276

Find 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 1 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£185

One-way from

£124

Popular in

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Average price

£357
KLM
  • KLM
  • 21/9-25/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 20m total
  • Cardiff to Istanbul
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5/8
  • 5/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 10m total
  • Cardiff to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 43% potential increase in price (£220 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 17% potential price decrease (£42 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Mon 21/9

09:45-01:20

1 stop13h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 25/9

17:20-17:05

1 stop25h 45m

£185

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Mon 21/9

17:15-01:20

1 stop6h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 25/9

13:50-06:55

2 stops19h 05m

£209

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sun 13/9

21:45-19:30

2 stops19h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 18/9

13:50-22:20

2 stops10h 30m

£238

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - SAW

CWLSAW

Cardiff Wales

Thu 10/9

22:50-20:25

1 stop19h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 17/9

13:00-22:25

2 stops11h 25m

£243

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - SAW

CWLSAW

Cardiff Wales

Fri 11/9

22:45-20:25

1 stop19h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 16/9

21:10-22:25

2 stops27h 15m

£244

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - SAW

CWLSAW

Cardiff Wales

Thu 10/9

22:50-21:20

3 stops20h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 1/10

07:55-22:25

2 stops16h 30m

£270

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - SAW

CWLSAW

Cardiff Wales

Sun 30/8

21:45-20:20

2 stops20h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 2/9

10:20-23:25

1 stop15h 05m

£278

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sat 5/9

09:45-03:30

2 stops15h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 13/9

17:20-09:15

1 stop17h 55m

£280

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - SAW

CWLSAW

Cardiff Wales

Sat 5/9

07:30-05:00

2 stops19h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 12/9

01:25-21:20

2 stops21h 55m

£284

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - SAW

CWLSAW

Cardiff Wales

Tue 18/8

23:15-20:25

1 stop19h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 26/8

13:10-22:50

2 stops11h 40m

£305

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cardiff to Istanbul

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cardiff to Istanbul?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cardiff to Istanbul flights typically cost between £348 and £357 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £185 on KLM (21 Sept–25 Sept).

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 1 August 2026.
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
7.8
Good
1,551 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,551 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,551 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

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 13h 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 £201, 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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Top airline flying from Cardiff to Istanbul

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£201Average£300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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