What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Istanbul is to bus which costs 3.400 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 41h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 41m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Birmingham, Bucharest and Constanța. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 3m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Istanbul?

The distance between Cardiff and Istanbul is 2748 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 35h 58m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 8.500 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 12h 17m to get from Cardiff to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Istanbul bus from?

Cardiff to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Istanbul is to fly which takes 9h 55m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 25.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3.400 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 41h 3m.

Where does the Cardiff to Istanbul bus arrive?

Cardiff to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 12:41 AM in Cardiff and 3:41 AM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4401+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Cardiff to Istanbul - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 14 ways to get from Cardiff to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, night train, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cardiff Airport to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Istanbul (IST)CWL - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
12h 17m
₺9,398–30,489
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Constanta
4. Take the bus from Constanța to İstanbul Esenler bus station
41h 3m
₺3,397–7,612
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
35h 58m
₺3,815–8,453
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
29h 33m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)CWL - SAW
9h 55m
₺6,781–24,290
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul (IST)BHX - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 14m
₺6,967–26,908
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BRS - SAW
8h 41m
₺4,811–19,845
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)LHR - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 43m
₺7,859–24,574
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
10h 13m
₺6,307–15,895
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Istanbul (IST)BRS - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 42m
₺7,528–16,044
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)MAN - SAW
11h 37m
₺6,066–22,141
Train, bus, night train via London
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
44h 14m
₺10,071–13,503
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the busferry from London Barking to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
3d 4h
₺5,733–13,156
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
30h 41m
₺25,969–37,678

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Istanbul (IST) flights

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9h 25mAverage Duration

₺9,257Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,748.3 km
Duration: 12h 17m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Istanbul, Turkey?

KLM, Pegasus Airlines, and AJet fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Birmingham, Bucharest, and Constanța in around 41h 3m.

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