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Book Cheap Chicago to Turkey Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Turkey 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Turkey

Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30
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6:30 pm - 10:55 pm
ORD
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AYT
19h 25m2 stops
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5:35 am - 5:20 pm
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ORD
20h 45m3 stops
$603Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30
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6:30 pm - 7:05 am
ORD
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AYT
27h 35m3 stops
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5:35 am - 5:20 pm
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ORD
20h 45m3 stops
$606Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 15
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7:35 pm - 3:40 am
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IST
24h 05m1 stop
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4:30 am - 4:10 pm
IST
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ORD
19h 40m1 stop
$635Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 7
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11:50 am - 10:10 am
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ESB
13h 20m1 stop
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4:30 am - 10:05 am
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ORD
14h 35m1 stop
$793Turkish Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
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7:50 pm - 11:40 pm
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19h 50m1 stop
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11:25 am - 6:15 pm
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ORD
14h 50m1 stop
$793Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 30 - Tue, Apr 14
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6:35 pm - 3:30 am
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IST
24h 55m2 stops
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4:25 am - 6:31 pm
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MDW
22h 06m2 stops
$797Delta
Sun, Mar 15 - Wed, Apr 1
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9:32 am - 4:55 pm
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IST
23h 23m2 stops
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4:25 am - 10:29 pm
IST
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MDW
26h 04m2 stops
$823Delta
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Apr 4
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3:20 pm - 2:40 pm
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ADB
14h 20m1 stop
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4:15 am - 12:55 pm
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16h 40m2 stops
$878Lufthansa
Wed, Dec 31 - Tue, Jan 13
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9:55 pm - 5:15 pm
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58h 20m2 stops
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11:55 am - 8:00 pm
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41h 05m2 stops
$894LOT
Mon, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 8
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$896LOT
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Turkey flights

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

What is the cheapest Chicago to Turkey flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Turkey from Chicago found in the last 72 hours was to Istanbul, at $537 round-trip. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Istanbul Airport (IST), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $537.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Turkey?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $970, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Turkey?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Turkey, 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 to Turkey is November, when tickets cost $886 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,385 and $1,184 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Turkey clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Turkey, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Turkey, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Turkey?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Turkey, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Turkey, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$482
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 33% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Istanbul Airport

FAQs - booking Turkey flights

  • Do you require a visa to fly from Chicago to Turkey?

    Yes. A visa is a requirement for entering Turkey from Chicago. Both ordinary and official passport holders must have a visa for them to fly to Turkey. If you are a resident of Chicago and have a valid passport, you can obtain a Turkish Visa easily by applying through the Turkish government e-Visa website.

  • Which is the best airline to use when flying from Chicago to Turkey with children?

    Consider using Turkish Airlines anytime you are flying with your kids from Chicago to Turkey. From its dedicated check-in counters that take into consideration the needs of younger passengers to its cozy and spacious seats in all the cabins, Turkish Airlines guarantee a high level of comfort to travelers with kids throughout the whole journey.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Turkey?

    Yes. Turkish Airlines offers two direct flights from Chicago to Turkey every day. All direct flights from Chicago to Turkey depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive at Istanbul Airport. The average time it takes for a nonstop flight from Chicago to Turkey is 10 hours and 25 minutes.

  • How can you connect to Istanbul city center from Istanbul Airport?

    Airport shuttle and taxi offer the most reliable means of transport for travelers who want to connect to the city center from Istanbul Airport. You can access the airport shuttle in front of the exit of the terminal building. Consider using taxis if you want to take the shortest time to the city center, in which case you will take about 55 minutes.

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

    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 Turkey.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Chicago to Turkey 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 Turkey?

    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 from Chicago to Turkey with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Chicago to Turkey up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Turkey?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Turkey is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $825 on average. Morning departures are around 13% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Turkey is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,073.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Turkey

  • When flying from Chicago to Turkey, you have the option of departing from either O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). The advantage of using ORD as your departure station is that it has the highest number of flights to Turkey per day. Additionally, the airport is more centrally located in Chicago, which makes it easily accessible using different means of transport.
  • Most travelers arriving in Turkey from Chicago prefer using Istanbul Airport (IST) as their arrival airport. Being the main airport in and serving the capital of Turkey, Istanbul, landing at IST enables travelers to have a general feel of Turkish culture. The availability of different means of transport at the airport makes it convenient for travelers landing here to connect to their preferred destinations.
  • Don't let your journey end in Istanbul, Turkey, when you arrive from Chicago. Flights from Chicago to Turkey are an opportunity for travelers to other cities near Istanbul. Ağva Merkez and Durusu are among the cities you can consider during your trip to Turkey from Chicago. The distance from Istanbul to Ağva Merkez is about 71 miles, while the distance to Durusu from Istanbul is about 33 miles.
  • You will be able to catch the earliest flight from Chicago to Turkey, which departs at around 3:00 a.m., by staying at one of the hotels closest to the airport. If you are departing from ORD, Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport, which offers free shuttle services, is one of the hotels that will give you convenient access to the airport.
  • After more than 10 hours of travel from Chicago to Turkey, you need somewhere to relax and perhaps have to attend to your stomach once your plane touches the ground at IST. Located at the International Terminal Airside, the food court is one of the restaurants you can head to for that relaxing moment. You can enjoy delicious meals and drinks at an affordable price before proceeding to your preferred destination.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Turkey

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Turkey? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8007 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Lady Pilot was perfect in every way wheels up to wheels down communication, professionalism, excellent on time departure and on time arrival, excellent communication! Fantastic job with Superb attitude!!

10.0 ExcellentVenkata Krishna, Dec 2025
ATL - SDF
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Lady Pilot was perfect in every way wheels up to wheels down communication, professionalism, excellent on time departure and on time arrival, excellent communication! Fantastic job with Superb attitude!!

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Getting to the flight was arduous and lengthy. The flight itself was good but the food option wasn’t a good selection. I need to do a Kosher option on my return. Flight crew were nice

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Flight was delayed for a hour from Warsaw, not sure why. When we landed in Chicago, plane was still on the runway for about half a hour. Took a while to get off.

No WiFi and ok comfort in business class. Home safe I guess that’s all that really matters.

Crew was excellent. Business class was poor on the short flight and mediocre at best on the international flight.

Very poor. Seats like economy class, food unbeatable, no charging, no entertainment, no WiFi, boarding by bus - no justification for calling and pricing this as business class

During the flight, the fleas biting me in the plane.

Delay rushed to the next plane and bags didn’t arrive in chicago

Boarding could've been improved a bit, the rest is excellent.

The crew and flight were amazing . However , my bag’s locker got broken and no refund provided . Everything else was amazing except this bad incident that ruined my experience

Checking in took very long for whatever reason. Flight comfort these days is always poor so… Crew was great thought!

The seats are small and the movie selection was disappointing. However, the food was excellent and the cabin crew was attentive and kind.

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

Paying extra for premium seats was wasted. Turkish Airlines takes 2 seats for bassinet. The lady next to me had a baby with bassinet Bassinet was in front of my seat

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

Ground staff and cabin crew were excellent. Flight was perfectly on time. Zero issues.

Even after a delay, getting off the ground, thanks for keeping me safe, the airline made certain that my connecting flight was rebooked to get me to my final destination. It was actually rebooked twice, and my luggage still managed to meet me. The airline gave me a credit for food and beverage to be used at the airport vendors, regretfully, the credit did not transfer to my final boarding pass. Oh, well…

Trip was smooth, good drew, average meal, almost cold coffee. Excellent landing. Did not enjoy going down the stairs, walking to the gate, walking up the stairs, going a long walk to the exchange gate, and going down the stairs again to be bussed all the way where we originally landed to take our next flight! Over all an average experience. Thank you.

I liked Quiet people around me. Crew could have helped people with overhead luggage so they aren't moving other peoples bags around and causing problems for people that had there bags there first

The plane was delayed by two hours in Chicago which led to us missing the next flight. Lufthansa rebooked the flight and booked us a hotel for the night in Frankfurt. The level of customer service and getting us taken care of was superb. The flight crew and the service on the ground was superb.

The row of seats were so cramped it was difficult to get in and out of your seat. I even upgraded. A long flight and sad accommodations 😵‍💫 the shorter flight was very comfortable and the seating was spacious

No entertainment since it was a 3 hr flight. Good leg room for economy.

I have flown with many airlines. My first time was several years ago. Now I remember why I avoided them for so long. Lufthanza is the only airline who has ever raised a size/weight issue with my modest standard size carry on. I had to repack three times to meet their carry-on weight criteria. (Apparently the rules of physics apply differently on Lufthansa flight than on other airlines.) In the meantime their staff was quite rude, repeating meaningless phrases like "Rules are Rules." And ignoring the additional fact that weight is also weight, whether it is in found in your carry on or in your suitcase. They eventually acknowledged that customer service and satisfaction is, for them, a low priority. Never choosing Lufthansa again.

They are professional. Nice crew. Still flying Boeing 747. Thank you for that. I love this airplane. Traditional.

Connecting from Germany with not enough time to go thru TSA and security so many times. Kayak or whomever doesn’t leave you enough time between flights. I made it with 5 min before my zone was called. Too stressful

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

The flight was excellent in World Travellor plus. Well worth the extra money. Boarding at Phoenix was the usual poorly organized event. Very stressful.

Although business class, the seating was really cramped. The food was so so.

Smooth trip no turbulence which is always a bonus for me lol! In cattle class so an element of being a bit squished (but not as bad as other shorter haul airlines) smaller plane than the one we flew out on and entertainment system wasn’t as modern but still definitely passed the time. Lovely crew x

I was attacked in the Miami airport and the staff did nothing. On my flight from London to Miami one of the flight attendants screamed at me and demanded I keep my seat in the upright position at all times during the fight so the man behind me was comfortable for the flight. I will never in my life use British airways again

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

I don't know about the others but the flight attendant that took care of us had the absolute wrong approach "how do we dare asking for water or anything else for that matter"

Flying on the Boeing 787 from Seattle to London was everything that I expected. Every thing was great.

Not my definition of first class. No leg room and barely any recline. The food was good. The crew was great. The comfort for the price I paid for London to Cairo was highway robbery. The Wi-Fi didn't work for me either.

Seat pitch is not enough to eat comfortably. When seat in front is reclined, your screen comes closer to your face. Ryanair seats are actually more comfortable.

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