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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Istanbul from £90

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — IST
31 Mar — 7 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 (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 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£250

One-way from

£90

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£368
KLM
  • KLM
  • 22/5-24/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 15m total
  • Cardiff to Istanbul
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15/6
  • 15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 50m total
  • Cardiff to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£69 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 March 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 26 March 2025.

Thu 22/509:50CWL - IST
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/517:05IST - CWL
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£250
Tue 22/417:15CWL - IST
1 stop21h 05mKLM
Mon 28/417:05IST - CWL
1 stop18h 10mKLM
Deal found 25/3£415
Tue 22/417:15CWL - IST
2 stops8h 10mAir France
Mon 28/404:20IST - CWL
2 stops14h 25mAir France
Deal found 25/3£469
Tue 22/409:50CWL - SAW
1 stop9h 15mKLM
Mon 28/408:50SAW - CWL
1 stop9h 55mKLM
Deal found 25/3£493

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cardiff to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Price

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Thu 22/5

09:50-03:25

2 stops15h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 24/5

17:05-16:45

1 stop25h 40m

£250

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Tue 22/4

17:15-16:20

1 stop21h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 28/4

17:05-09:15

1 stop18h 10m

£415

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Tue 22/4

17:15-03:25

2 stops8h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 28/4

04:20-16:45

2 stops14h 25m

£469

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - SAW

CWLSAW

Cardiff Wales

Tue 22/4

09:50-21:05

1 stop9h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 28/4

08:50-16:45

1 stop9h 55m

£493

CardiffIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sun 15/6

11:00-03:50

2 stops38h 50m

£90

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/3

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

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 £159). Flying from Cardiff to Istanbul 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 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 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, 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 26 March 2025.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,319 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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
7.4
Good
1,423 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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?

    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.

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

    KLM, at £415, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cardiff to Istanbul. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air France.

  • 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 £159). Flying from Cardiff to Istanbul 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

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 26 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£256Average£377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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