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Cheap flights Cardiff — Istanbul

from $143 2 704 km ~3h 41m 10 flights found 4 airlines cheapest on Thursday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $143 on 05.12.2026
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Cheapest flights found
05 Dec 2026, Sat
KLM KL 1094
20:30
CWL Cardiff Airport
01:10
IST Istanbul New Airport
4h 40m 1 stop
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12 Dec 2026, Sat
Ryanair FR 5537
13:50
CWL Cardiff Airport
00:55
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
11h 5m 2 stops
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Route characteristics
Distance
2 704 km
Flight time
3h 41m
Time difference
+2h
Minimum price
from $143 (05.12.2026)
Average price
$183
Maximum price
$223
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Thursday
Departure airports (1)
CWL Cardiff Airport
Arrival airports (2)
IST Istanbul New Airport SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Airlines (4)
KL KLM FR Ryanair VY Vueling BY TUI Airways
Agencies (6)
Ubfly Clickavia Flightnetwork Aviakassa Kupi.com Trip.com
Airlines — cheapest prices 4
KLM
KLM
3 flights · 3 days
$143
Ryanair
Ryanair
Low-cost 2 flights · 2 days
$159
Vueling
Vueling
Low-cost 2 flights · 2 days
$237
TUI Airways
TUI Airways
3 flights · 3 days
$241
Where to buy tickets 6
Ubfly
1 tickets · 1 days
from $143
Clickavia
1 tickets · 1 days
from $159
Flightnetwork
1 tickets · 1 days
from $223
Aviakassa
4 tickets · 4 days
from $237
Kupi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $268
Trip.com
2 tickets · 2 days
from $268
Airports

From — Cardiff (1)

  • CWL Cardiff Airport

To — Istanbul (2)

  • IST Istanbul New Airport
  • SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Other destinations from Cardiff
Frequently asked questions about the route Cardiff — Istanbul
How long is the flight from Cardiff to Istanbul?
Approximate flight time — 3h 41m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Cardiff to Istanbul?
The straight-line distance — 2 704 km.
How much do flights from Cardiff to Istanbul cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $143 on 05.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $183. Range: $143 — $223.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Istanbul?
The difference — +2h.
From which airports does Cardiff operate flights?
From Cardiff: CWL (Cardiff Airport).
To which airports in Istanbul do flights arrive?
To Istanbul: IST (Istanbul New Airport), SAW (Sabiha Gokcen International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 4 airlines: KLM, Ryanair, Vueling, TUI Airways.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Thursday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Cardiff — Istanbul

Flights Cardiff — Istanbul is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 2 704 km. Flight time 3h 41m. Time difference +2h.

From Cardiff (CWL) flights depart from 1 airport: CWL. To Istanbul (IST) — 2 arrival airports: IST, SAW.

4 airlines operate on this route: KLM, Ryanair, Vueling, TUI Airways.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $143 (05.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $183, ranging from $143 to $223. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Thursday.

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