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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Istanbul from £120

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — IST
3 Jun — 10 Jun1
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 4 May 2026.

Sat 6/617:35
CWL
-
IST
1 stop5h 45m
KLM
Wed 10/617:20
IST
-
CWL
1 stop17h 55m
KLM
Deal found 4/5£178
Sat 6/609:45
CWL
-
IST
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/604:25
IST
-
CWL
2 stops14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5£187
Mon 8/617:15
CWL
-
IST
1 stop6h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/614:15
IST
-
CWL
2 stops10h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£191
Fri 5/617:15
CWL
-
IST
1 stop6h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/614:15
IST
-
CWL
2 stops10h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£195
Fri 15/522:45
CWL
-
SAW
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/510:20
SAW
-
CWL
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5£213
Mon 8/609:45
CWL
-
IST
1 stop13h 35m
KLM
Wed 17/617:20
IST
-
CWL
1 stop17h 55m
KLM
Deal found 30/4£215
Mon 15/617:15
CWL
-
IST
1 stop6h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/613:50
IST
-
CWL
2 stops21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5£234
Sat 20/617:35
CWL
-
IST
1 stop5h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/609:25
IST
-
CWL
2 stops15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£238
Fri 5/617:15
CWL
-
IST
1 stop6h 05m
KLM
Wed 17/617:20
IST
-
CWL
1 stop17h 55m
KLM
Deal found 30/4£238
Thu 1/1017:15
CWL
-
IST
1 stop6h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/1004:25
IST
-
CWL
2 stops14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£239
Fri 15/517:15
CWL
-
IST
1 stop6h 05m
KLM
Fri 22/517:20
IST
-
CWL
1 stop17h 55m
KLM
Deal found 1/5£241
Fri 5/622:45
CWL
-
SAW
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/610:20
SAW
-
CWL
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£252

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 4 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£178

One-way from

£120

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£291
KLM
  • KLM
  • 6/6-10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 40m total
  • Cardiff to Istanbul
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19/5
  • 19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 35m total
  • Cardiff to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£68 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sat 6/6

17:35-01:20

1 stop5h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 10/6

17:20-09:15

1 stop17h 55m

£178

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sat 6/6

09:45-01:20

1 stop13h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 10/6

04:25-16:45

2 stops14h 20m

£187
Fastest return journey

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Mon 8/6

17:15-01:20

1 stop6h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 17/6

14:15-23:05

2 stops10h 50m

£191

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Mon 8/6

09:45-01:20

1 stop13h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 17/6

17:20-09:15

1 stop17h 55m

£217

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Mon 15/6

17:15-01:20

1 stop6h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 22/6

13:50-09:05

2 stops21h 15m

£234

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sat 20/6

17:35-01:20

1 stop5h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 23/6

09:25-22:50

2 stops15h 25m

£238

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Thu 1/10

17:15-01:20

1 stop6h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 8/10

04:25-16:45

2 stops14h 20m

£239

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Fri 15/5

17:15-01:20

1 stop6h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 22/5

17:20-09:15

1 stop17h 55m

£241

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - SAW

CWLSAW

Cardiff Wales

Mon 8/6

22:10-18:00

2 stops17h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 17/6

10:20-23:05

1 stop14h 45m

£252

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Fri 5/6

17:15-01:20

1 stop6h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 15/6

17:20-09:20

1 stop18h 00m

£265

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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 4 May 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
1,511 reviews
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Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7.8
Good
1,511 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,511 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 5h 45m. 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 45% 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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KLMCheapest£200Average£308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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