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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport from £142

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 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CWL — IST
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
Tue 21/5
Tue 28/5

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 16 May 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£350

Round-trip from

£119
High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise
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From Cardiff Wales to Istanbul
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport?

Travelers have found that booking a Thursday departure is the best way to save up to 33% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 24 days in advance, which can save you up to 81% on flights from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 24 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £246. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £697.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Istanbul Airport from Cardiff average £368. You can even find prices in January for less than £368, as users have found deals to Istanbul Airport from as low as £170. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Istanbul Airport from Cardiff. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 39%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport (CWL - IST)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap KLM flights from Cardiff to Istanbul

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by KLM for the route between Cardiff and Istanbul. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 844,321 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Find some of the cheapest KLM flights travelling from Cardiff to Istanbul. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Fri 14/617:15CWL - IST
1 stop20h 50mKLM
Fri 21/617:00IST - CWL
1 stop25h 45mKLM
Deal found 15/5£211
Sat 15/617:15CWL - IST
1 stop20h 50mKLM
Sat 22/617:00IST - CWL
1 stop18h 15mKLM
Deal found 16/5£389
Sun 15/917:15CWL - IST
1 stop20h 50mKLM
Tue 24/917:00IST - CWL
1 stop18h 15mKLM
Deal found 15/5£480
Tue 6/809:45CWL - IST
1 stop28h 20mKLM
Tue 13/817:00IST - CWL
1 stop18h 15mKLM
Deal found 15/5£530
Wed 11/909:45CWL - IST
1 stop28h 20mKLM
Fri 20/917:00IST - CWL
1 stop18h 15mKLM
Deal found 16/5£635
Sat 27/717:15CWL - IST
1 stop20h 50mKLM
Sun 4/817:00IST - CWL
1 stop18h 15mKLM
Deal found 15/5£727

Cheap Air France flights from Cardiff to Istanbul

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air France for the route between Cardiff and Istanbul. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 844,321 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Air France flights we've found from Cardiff to Istanbul. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Sat 15/617:15CWL - IST
2 stops21h 15mAir France
Sat 22/606:45IST - CWL
2 stops12h 00mAir France
Deal found 16/5£543
Wed 11/917:15CWL - IST
2 stops21h 15mAir France
Fri 20/906:45IST - CWL
2 stops12h 00mAir France
Deal found 16/5£704

Cheap Cardiff to Istanbul flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Cardiff to Istanbul specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 844,321 searches. Prices were last updated on 16 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Istanbul in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Fri 14/617:15CWL - IST
1 stop20h 50mKLM
Fri 21/617:00IST - CWL
1 stop25h 45mKLM
Deal found 15/5£211
Sat 15/617:15CWL - IST
1 stop20h 50mKLM
Sat 22/617:00IST - CWL
1 stop18h 15mKLM
Deal found 16/5£389
Fri 14/614:55CWL - IST
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/621:50IST - CWL
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£430
Tue 4/612:00CWL - IST
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/604:50IST - CWL
2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£440
Sat 15/617:15CWL - IST
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/617:00IST - CWL
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£457
Wed 5/613:25CWL - IST
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/619:40IST - CWL
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£469
Sat 15/617:15CWL - IST
2 stops21h 15mAir France
Sat 22/606:45IST - CWL
2 stops12h 00mAir France
Deal found 16/5£543
Fri 17/517:15CWL - IST
2 stops21h 15mAir France
Wed 22/506:45IST - CWL
2 stops12h 00mAir France
Deal found 16/5£560
Fri 17/517:15CWL - IST
2 stops21h 15mAir France
Wed 22/506:45IST - CWL
2 stops12h 00mAir France
Deal found 15/5£565

Cardiff to Istanbul 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cardiff and Istanbul in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 844,321 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Istanbul in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Fri 14/617:15CWL - IST
1 stop20h 50mKLM
Fri 21/617:00IST - CWL
1 stop25h 45mKLM
Deal found 15/5£211
Sat 23/1117:25CWL - IST
1 stop20h 30mKLM
Wed 27/1117:55IST - CWL
1 stop26h 00mKLM
Deal found 14/5£288
Sat 23/1117:25CWL - IST
1 stop20h 30mKLM
Wed 27/1117:55IST - CWL
1 stop18h 50mKLM
Deal found 15/5£290
Wed 11/917:15CWL - IST
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/917:00IST - CWL
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£332
Sat 15/617:15CWL - IST
1 stop20h 50mKLM
Sat 22/617:00IST - CWL
1 stop18h 15mKLM
Deal found 16/5£389
Sun 15/917:15CWL - IST
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/917:00IST - CWL
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£408
Sat 23/1110:15CWL - IST
2 stops27h 50mAir France
Wed 27/1107:25IST - CWL
2 stops17h 15mAir France
Deal found 14/5£421
Sat 23/1110:15CWL - IST
2 stops27h 50mAir France
Wed 27/1107:25IST - CWL
2 stops17h 15mAir France
Deal found 15/5£423
Fri 14/614:55CWL - IST
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/621:50IST - CWL
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£430

One-way flights to Istanbul from Cardiff

Search for one-way flight options from Cardiff to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 844,321 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Cardiff to Istanbul can choose from these deals. Those needing a return flight from Cardiff to Istanbul can use the search form above.
Tue 18/612:00CWL - IST
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£142
Tue 18/612:00CWL - IST
3 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£213
Tue 18/617:15CWL - IST
1 stop20h 50mKLM
Deal found 15/5£301

Find flights from Cardiff to Istanbul within your budget

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 844,321 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.

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£211 - £543

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Price

Cardiff WalesIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Fri 14/6

1 stop20h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 21/6

1 stop25h 45m

£211

Cardiff WalesIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Wed 11/9

2 stops21h 15m

Istanbul

Fri 20/9

1 stop18h 15m

£332

Cardiff WalesIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sat 15/6

1 stop20h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 22/6

1 stop18h 15m

£389

Cardiff WalesIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sun 15/9

2 stops21h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 24/9

1 stop18h 15m

£408

Cardiff WalesIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Fri 14/6

1 stop8h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 21/6

2 stops17h 00m

£430

Cardiff WalesIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Tue 4/6

2 stops22h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 11/6

2 stops16h 55m

£440

Cardiff WalesIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sat 15/6

2 stops21h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 22/6

1 stop18h 15m

£457

Cardiff WalesIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sun 15/9

1 stop20h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 24/9

1 stop18h 15m

£480

Cardiff WalesIstanbul

CWL - IST

CWLIST

Cardiff Wales

Sat 15/6

2 stops21h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 22/6

2 stops12h 00m

£543

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Deals found on 15/5

When is the best time to book a flight from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cardiff to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cardiff to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Midday
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cardiff to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Istanbul by month

Plan your trip from Cardiff to Istanbul by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cardiff to Istanbul is currently £219 while a return flight costs £410. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport (average of £150). Flying from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £434). 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.

January

£119

February

£133

March

£127

April

£155

May

£155

June

£190

July

£236

August

£344

September

£192

October

£187

November

£139

December

£130

Temperature and rainfall in Istanbul by month

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

IST

Temperature

5 - 23 °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 16 May 2024.
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
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Air France
7.6
Good
1,764 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

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.

  • Can I find flights from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport for under £300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cardiff to Istanbul Airport for under £300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on KLM for just £211, but on average you can expect to pay £532.

  • 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 £211. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air France. KLM is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does CWL to IST mean?

    CWL stands for Cardiff Wales Airport, while IST stands for Istanbul Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cardiff to Istanbul that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cardiff to Istanbul flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Cardiff to Istanbul with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cardiff to Istanbul flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cardiff to Istanbul that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cardiff to Istanbul offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cardiff to Istanbul?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cardiff to Istanbul flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Cardiff to Istanbul Airport flight deals updated?

    The Cardiff to Istanbul Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 16/5.

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