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$349 Find cheap flights from Chicago to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Istanbul departing on 10/15. 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.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Istanbul (ORD-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:15 pm - 4:30 pmORD-IST
15h 15m1 stop
6:45 am - 3:00 pmIST-ORD
16h 15m1 stop
$771Delta
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Sun, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 26
5:15 pm - 4:30 pmORD-IST
15h 15m1 stop
6:45 am - 9:34 pmIST-ORD
22h 49m2 stops
$781Delta
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Tue, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 10
4:45 pm - 4:45 pmORD-IST
16h 00m1 stop
8:15 pm - 1:45 pmIST-ORD
25h 30m1 stop
$837British Airways
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Mon, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 23
4:45 pm - 6:55 pmORD-IST
18h 10m1 stop
5:30 pm - 10:45 amIST-ORD
25h 15m1 stop
$844British Airways
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Wed, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 18
10:50 pm - 3:50 pmORD-IST
33h 00m1 stop
4:40 pm - 9:50 pmIST-ORD
13h 10m1 stop
$877Air Serbia
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Sat, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 30
11:25 am - 5:50 amORD-IST
10h 25mnonstop
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
$880Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 18
7:40 pm - 11:45 amORD-IST
32h 05m1 stop
8:05 pm - 3:25 pmIST-ORD
27h 20m1 stop
$888Qatar Airways
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Mon, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 21
7:40 pm - 6:35 pmORD-IST
38h 55m1 stop
8:05 pm - 4:10 pmIST-ORD
28h 05m1 stop
$891Qatar Airways
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Tue, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 29
11:50 pm - 10:40 amORD-IST
26h 50m1 stop
5:30 am - 10:30 amIST-ORD
14h 00m1 stop
$908Air Serbia
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Sat, Oct 26 - Sat, Nov 9
11:25 am - 5:50 amORD-IST
10h 25mnonstop
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
$947Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 9

Flights from Chicago to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul cost $454 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $610.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Istanbul on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul is February, where tickets cost $925 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,434 and $1,423 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 54 days before departure.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Istanbul?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul.
There is just one airline that flies from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul direct and that is Turkish Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Turkish Airlines for the route is $654.

How many flights are there between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Istanbul per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and land in Istanbul, with an average flight time of 10h 43m. The most common departure time is 8:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening, while the most flights land at Istanbul Airport. Each week, there are 31 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Istanbul?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Istanbul take?

Flying to Istanbul from Chicago requires at least one layover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 10h 25m.

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Cheapest flight

$349
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Chicago to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago to Istanbul flights

  • Does Istanbul Airport (IST) have an airport hotel?

    IST has one hotel and sleeping pods if you want to sleep at the airport. YOTEL Istanbul Hotel is the main airport hotel, and it exists as two establishments, one airside and the other landside. The landside hotel has 277 sleep cabins and offers day rooms and overnight stays. The establishment is opposite Terminal Door 7. The airside establishment has 174 sleep cabins and also offers day rooms. IGA Sleepod in the International Terminal offers sleep pods that can be rented by the hour.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines flying from Chicago to Istanbul?

    On average, around 2,459 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from Chicago to Istanbul. However, you can fly more sustainably with KLM, British Airways, and American Airlines. These airlines offer eco-friendlier flights emitting 45%, 38%, and 34% less carbon per passenger on this route.

  • Does Istanbul Airport offer accessible services?

    IST is an accessible airport. Passengers with limited mobility will receive wheelchair assistance at the airport if they book this service with their airline. The airport has also provided ramps and elevators for barrier-free access to the airport complex. Passengers will also have access to reserved parking spots, accessible washrooms, accessible transport options, and call points; courtesy phones are provided in the terminal to request assistance. Guide dogs are allowed for low-vision passengers, and they also get braille signs and braille-coded elevator buttons. Hard-of-hearing passengers have video phones, visual paging services, and courtesy phones to request assistance at IST.

  • What are the transport options from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to downtown?

    SAW is well-served by the public bus, and you can get a bus to all Istanbul hubs from the airport bus stop. Shuttles are the second option, and SAW has the white-colored Havataş shuttles available between 3:00 am and 1:00 am. You can take these shuttles in front of the Arrivals exit. Taxis are also a reliable option, and they are available in the ground transportation area. All taxis are metered. If you need a rental car, head to the Arrivals level at the rental car stations.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul was $349 for a one-way ticket and $771 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Istanbul?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Istanbul?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Istanbul?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Istanbul, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Istanbul from Chicago?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Istanbul

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has four terminals and nine concourses. The airport has an automated train that runs every 5min connecting all four terminals.
  • You can bring your pet to ORD. The airport has provided six pet relief areas, four outdoors and two indoors. The outdoor spaces are on the lower levels of Terminals 1, 2, and 5, and in the multi-modal facility. The two indoor spaces are in Terminal 3.
  • You can access banking services from Türkiye İş Bank and Yapı Kredi Bank at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). The two banks run full-service branches at SAW, offering both currency exchange and banking services. They are both in the Arrivals Hall.
  • There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Istanbul. However, if you're taking a one-stop flight on this route, the most common layover cities are London, Munich, and Frankfurt.
  • If you're traveling with your kids through Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), you will have access to the security family lane for a quicker transition. This service is provided for free. The airport restaurants also offer kiddie menus and high chairs for the kids.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Istanbul

Monday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Thursday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Friday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Saturday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Sunday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Thursday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Friday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Saturday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Sunday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/15Tue
2 stops
24h 35mORD-IST
$349
5/18Sat
3 stops
48h 52mORD-IST
$360
7/29Mon
nonstopTurkish Airlines
10h 25mORD-IST
$516
7/28Sun
nonstopTurkish Airlines
10h 25mORD-IST
$530
10/6Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
26h 40mORD-IST
$601
7/22Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
26h 15mORD-SAW
$601
7/9Tue
1 stopDelta
15h 15mORD-IST
$640
7/15Mon
2 stopsDelta
24h 00mORD-IST
$644
7/28Sun
1 stopBritish Airways
12h 55mORD-SAW
$695
7/9Tue
2 stopsBritish Airways
19h 57mORD-SAW
$715

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/30Tue
multi-stop
20h 45mORD-SAW
5/7Tue
multi-stop
36h 20mSAW-ORD
$884
5/2Thu
multi-stop
16h 55mORD-IST
5/9Thu
multi-stop
21h 00mIST-ORD
$927
5/4Sat
multi-stop
38h 25mORD-IST
5/8Wed
multi-stop
21h 47mIST-ORD
$937
5/2Thu
multi-stopRoyal Jordanian
32h 25mORD-IST
5/11Sat
multi-stopRoyal Jordanian
18h 20mIST-ORD
$990
5/1Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
38h 55mORD-IST
6/17Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 20mIST-ORD
$1,102
5/2Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
38h 55mORD-IST
5/29Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 40mIST-ORD
$1,105
5/4Sat
multi-stopLOT
19h 30mORD-IST
5/11Sat
multi-stopLOT
25h 40mIST-ORD
$1,179
5/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
15h 15mORD-IST
5/10Fri
multi-stopDelta
16h 15mIST-ORD
$1,221
5/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
15h 15mORD-IST
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
29h 20mIST-ORD
$1,224
5/2Thu
multi-stopLOT
35h 05mORD-IST
5/16Thu
multi-stopLOT
25h 40mIST-ORD
$1,254

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Chicago - Istanbul Flights

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Chicago (ORD)United States

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