How to get from Istanbul to Cardiff
A real 3-leg route: flight, bus. Door to door 9h 30m, from €146.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Cardiff. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 30m by flight, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 2710 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €89, on Sat, Aug 22.
Istanbul to Cardiff: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul Airport → London Heathrowflight
Turkish Airlines·3h 55m - 2London Heathrow → ReadingbusLocal bus·1h 05m
- 3Reading → Cardiff Castlebus
FlixBus·2h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to Cardiff prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
2 ways from Istanbul to Cardiff: flight, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to Cardiff works
Start with a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to London, about 3h 55m. Transfer in London and continue by Local bus bus on to Reading (1h 5m). Transfer in Reading and continue by FlixBus bus on to Cardiff Castle (2h 30m). In total it's roughly €146 over 9h 30m, 2 transfers.
Along the way to Cardiff
DepartureIstanbulWho runs Istanbul to Cardiff
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-London HeathrowSee live options and dates →Local busLondon Heathrow-ReadingBook →FlixBusReading-Cardiff CastleBook →On this route you travel with Turkish Airlines, Local bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Cardiff: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Cardiff?+−
The most useful route takes about 9h 30m by flight, bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Cardiff from Istanbul?+−
About 2710 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Cardiff cost?+−
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €146 to €434. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Cardiff?+−
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 9h 30m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Cardiff?+−
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 9h 30m. About 2h of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul to Cardiff?+−
On this route you travel with Turkish Airlines, Local bus, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Cardiff?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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