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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport from £128

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — IST
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

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 (IST). 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£204

One-way from

£128

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£437
12/5-19/5
  • 12/5-19/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 27h 20m total
  • Cardiff to Istanbul
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6/5
  • 6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 05m total
  • Cardiff to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 15 April 2025.

Mon 12/513:10CWL - IST
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/504:45IST - CWL
2 stops10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£204
Tue 22/409:50CWL - IST
1 stop28h 30mKLM
Mon 28/417:05IST - CWL
1 stop18h 10mKLM
Deal found 14/4£293
Tue 22/409:50CWL - IST
2 stops15h 35mAir France
Mon 28/404:20IST - CWL
2 stops14h 25mAir France
Deal found 15/4£460

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cardiff to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Cardiff

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Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Mon 12/5

13:10-08:30

2 stops17h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 19/5

04:45-12:45

2 stops10h 00m

£204

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Fri 6/6

17:15-16:20

1 stop21h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 9/6

17:05-09:15

1 stop18h 10m

£342

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sat 28/6

17:35-03:25

2 stops31h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 5/7

04:20-17:05

2 stops14h 45m

£477

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Tue 6/5

16:20-19:25

2 stops25h 05m

£128

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Deals found on 14/4

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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 15 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM and Air France from Cardiff to Istanbul have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

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?

    For a flight from Cardiff to Istanbul, you will be flying from Cardiff Wales. Cardiff Wales (CWL) is just 9.1 mi from the center of the city. Cardiff Wales is the only Cardiff airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 1 airline has flights to Istanbul from Cardiff Wales on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport round-trip from £342. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air France. KLM is currently priced 2% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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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KLMCheapest£264Average£368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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