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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey) flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey) cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey) are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $1,098 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey) right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey) on KAYAK in the last week:

• Ankara Esenboga (ESB) from $802
• Istanbul (IST) from $812
• Antalya (AYT) from $839
• Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt (ADB) from $917
• Gazipasa (GZP) from $1,007

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey)?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $868. Prices are highest in June, when average flight costs increase to around $1,486.

When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey)?

Book your flights 21 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 32% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Türkiye (Turkey) is the cheapest to fly to from Chicago?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Türkiye (Turkey) are:

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) (avg. price $946)
• Istanbul (IST) (avg. price $1,065)
• Edremit/Korfez (EDO) (avg. price $1,164)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey)?

Wednesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey), while Thursday is the most expensive. Fares run about 12% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey)?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Türkiye (Turkey) during the night with average prices of $1,048. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,162.

Key details for Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey) flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$308
Beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 30% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

Your Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey) flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey)?

    Yes. Fares from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey) are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $904 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey)?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey) have ranged from $904 to $1,434.

  • What are the main airports serving Türkiye (Turkey)?

    Türkiye (Turkey) has 52 airports. The three busiest are Istanbul (IST) (83% of arrivals), Antalya (AYT) (5%) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) (5%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey)?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, just one airline regularly flies nonstop from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey): Turkish Airlines.

  • Where in Türkiye (Turkey) can I fly nonstop from Chicago?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can only fly nonstop from Chicago to Istanbul.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey)?

    Yes, nonstop flights from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey) average $1,080 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) (avg. price $663)
    • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) (avg. price $717)
    • Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) (avg. price $721)

  • How long is a flight from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey)?

    Flights from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey) take 10h 38m on average.

  • How often are flights from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey) delayed and what's the average delay?

    22% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 2h 59m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey)?

    On flights from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey) you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Türkiye (Turkey)?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Türkiye (Turkey) include:

    • Taksim Square
    • Sultan Ahmet Camii
    • Ayasofya
    • Kizilay Square

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey)?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey) departs at 11:45 am and the latest departs at 8:15 pm. Nonstop flights take about 10h 38m.

  • 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.

Your guide to booking Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey) flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 21 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 32% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid June when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Wednesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Thursday cost about 12% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Chicago. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Istanbul, which is the most popular destination in Türkiye (Turkey). From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Antalya, Belek and Bodrum.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the Chicago to Türkiye (Turkey) nonstop route. If you'd rather save money, the route via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) is usually the cheapest.
  • 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 Türkiye (Turkey)

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Türkiye (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.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1596 reviews
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.7Comfort
7.4Food
Airline reviews

The flight itself was fine, food was expired and gross, staff were mostly amazing! KLM messed up rebooking for our first two flights that got cancelled and we almost didn’t make it to Amsterdam for an additional two days

4.0 OkayJessica, Sep 2026
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The flight itself was fine, food was expired and gross, staff were mostly amazing! KLM messed up rebooking for our first two flights that got cancelled and we almost didn’t make it to Amsterdam for an additional two days

I think I previously submitted my feedback about flight lead Katherine in a different field by mistake. Please see those comments. Comments for Hyd to AMS are it was good. The flight lead and service met expectations for satisfactory high quality service but the flight lead did not stand out as exceptional as did the leads on the other two flights so I don’t remember anything specific one way or the other besides the fact I was satisfied.

Had to cancel and rebook, KLM connection was cancelled prior to departure, ended up flying to Munich on non-Delta carrier.

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Overall a good experience. We were disappointed when we had to check our carry on due to the plane being full. KLM hadn’t notified us and we had valuable items in the carry on but they still made us check it. Some of the food was great and some was mediocre. Crew is really kind and funny.

The boarding was one of the worst I’ve ever experienced. The fault lays on Ohare Airport and not so much the airline. The waiting area by the gate was the size to accommodate a regional flight for 20-30 people and right next to a busy walkway. When you cramped nearly 300 passengers into that space is was unbearable.

Premium has less space than it used to, and is no longer very comfortable. Electricity socket did not work. The gf food was the usual boring chicken and rice with ratatui. Crew was nice.

The flight crew on board w as wonderful! Polite and willing to help. The land crew at the check in wasn't so good. Especially the manager at Newark airport was very not willing to help, disrespectful and with no pation. She didn't let my husband, who needs a wheelchair wait on the wheelchair for his helper who had a problem with the boarding pass (where she didn't want to help). She forced him to get up from the wheelchair!!!!!!!! Shame on such airline!!!!!!! She didn't want to tell her name. At WAW airport the man who pushed his wheelchair was very rude and didn't want to help put his carry ons in place on the plane. He also didn't let his helper go with him, but the on board staff helped him!

Old plane excellent svce and good Entertainment system broken from the start

Food seats were good Flight was delayed for over an hour, missed connecting flight, lot automatically rescheduled us to a new flight which was good but lost approximately 4 hours. Not a good way to start a vacation.

Stuck on a plane for 6 hours due to a technical or mechanical issue.

Boarding was a madhouse. Airport staff was completely disinterested in communicating about the delays. Never again.

The seats are very narrow. Communication regarding bids for better seating could be better

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

Boeng Dreamliner has so tiny seats, so even medium and smaller size people have not enough room to fill comfortable..

All good! But sandwiches for breakfast need to be warm!!!!! Not cold!!! You do not want anything cold in your stomach in the morning!… think about it!

I always travel on Turkish Airlines but seriously I am I am considering to change because this is not the first time that the flight attendant are rude and they dont help. I asked for cold water with ice 5 times and I got water with no ice and this is not the first time to ask for something and you dont get it. Also I noticed this behavior only towards people who are not turkish.

Istanbul to Lahore flight was less than standard for international business class cabins. Seat did not were not flat and it did not operate easily. I had to push buttons hard repeatedly to operate the seat. I was in 5A seat

My, Syed Zawar Hussein Shirazi frequently flyer membership number was not included on my boarding pass from O’Hare to Istanbul despite my reminder to the attendant at check in. Further she forgot to give me my boarding pass form Istanbul to Lahore and she needs to improve her customer service, please 🙏

Chicago to Istanbul was a much better experience than I expected since I’m more accustomed to Qatar Airways business class. The business lounge in the Istanbul airport was amazing - loved the lockers and phone charging stations, and the bathroom was a spa experience in itself. The onward leg from Istanbul to Karachi was utterly disappointing. Terrible plane, and I felt like I was in economy - the seats don’t come near to lying flat and the food was mediocre. What a sad downgrade - it isn’t as though the ticket on that leg was cheaper. So, on that front, there’s no contest with Qatar airways.

Second leg of Turkish Airline with Indigo is disaster for following reason. 1) You have to carry your cabin bags through ladder to boeing 777 because it was parked somewhere in parking lot and was not given a gate to board passengers and this seems to be people traveling to and fro from those flights and is not issue with flight itself. 2) I choose non vegetarian food on Turkish portal way ahead of checkin to entire trip, However the Indigo flight gave me random veg food saying they code veg food code from Turkish. 3) Indigo did not served any alcoholic beverages stating some weird reason which is non nonsensical. 4)Indigo have TV screens in front of you but it displays nothing except "Welcome Onboard" with annoying white black ground in dark flight. This is the most stupidest and annoying part because you are held hostage for 7 hours and only thing you could do is stare back at white screen which does not have entertainment package or even flight tracker. Such a shame.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

7 stars hospitality and an excellent service by the Turkish Airline entire team. Somehow, our membership numbers for mileage points were not indicated on our boarding passes issued at O’Hare Airport by the Turkish Airlines check in desk. During transit in Istanbul, I brought to attention of customer service Turkish Airlines. Please have our mileage points posted to our membership account from O’Hare Chicago to Lahore for both my wife Kaukab Shirazi Thank you

Terrible boarding process, no proper line maintained even for business class, crews are not very attentive, business class food quality / variety / quantity have gone down, everything has become cheap.

Food quality and the overall service of the staff and significantly decreased. The flight was delayed at the Istanbul airport and the passengers were kept onboard for more than 3 hours. The staff didn’t kept the passengers informed and everyone was upset.

The flight and staff were perfect. No notes. Amazing experience overall.

It was a safe and smooth flight. Members of the crew at the second level, business could have been more polite and engaging.

I was booked to travel from Dallas to Nairobi via Chicago and Brussels and had been issued boarding passes for all three segments of my journey. At the boarding gate in Dallas, I was required to check my carry-on luggage due to limited cabin space. Despite my attempts to explain that I was traveling internationally and would not have access to the bag during transit, my concerns were not considered. I also informed the staff that I did not have a padlock to secure the luggage, but this was disregarded. Consequently, I had to hastily transfer essential items from my carry-on into my handbag. Unfortunately, the onboard experience on the Chicago to Brussels flight further reinforced my dissatisfaction. The cabin crew appeared disengaged, indifferent, and lacking in attentiveness, resulting in a service experience that fell well below my expectations.

Flight was on time and got us to destination quicker than scheduled.

I have very bad experience with United because Vince two weeks that I did not receive my luggage yet

It was okay. Mothers with rowdy children should be invited to sit in front of them.

Good food, overall very comfy. The flight was full so obviously not optimal, but it is what it is.

Flight was delayed by several hours and then cancelled due to weather. But Staff was very helpful getting me on a different flight. United should offer food coupons and tooth brush and paste for stranded passengers

I had a good comfortable seat. There was nearly an hour delay. There was an accident with the champagne, but I was well compensated. These things happen sometimes.

We missed our flight. There was not enough time built into the layover to get through immigration, customs, bagclaim, bag rechecking, and the long trip to another terminal and gate. Kayak really screwed up. We took the bus up to Wisconsin and then were picked up in Brookfield by private car. It was lucky we didnt miss the last bus out.

Basic, 737 Boeing, business class is just an economy class seat with blocked middle seat (European standard).

Entertainment is nonexistent. Food might have been good, however due to language barriers I didn’t get to have any food. Flat bed seats and layout was excellent. Crew efficient and straightforward, but lacking any western style approach. Not that I’d expect anything else, but one could have hoped.

Flight took very long to even get checked in for, everything was late and written out by hand. My luggage was lost for several days and it was the most unorganized flight experience of my life.

Delaying more than 5 hours from Belgrade to Tirana Information very rude to questions

It's the shortest trip one could get from BEG anywhere, so it was fine.

I paid for luggage when I bought the ticket but I could not board until I paid for luggage again. The fault lays at the feet of eDreams, the company that booked our flight. Sorry, Air Serbia, but it did affect the boarding process.

They had lost my ticket and despite showing them the confirmation email with the itinerary and receipt of payment for the flight they could not put me on that flight and rescheduled departure postponing it by a whole week

I purchased an exit row seat and priority boarding, about 3 months in advance. Without any communication whatsoever, my seat was moved to row 2, when I checked my reservation 2-3 days before departure. As no exit row seats were available anymore, I selected a seat 1C. However, once at the airport, I was issued maybe the worst possible seat, 29E, middle seat, one row before the last. It is not worth my time to request the refund on the ancillary purchase, I am simply done flying with Air Serbia. Also there was no boarding process to speak of at all, or online check in.

Seats are very small and uncomfortable so such a long flight. My tray table was broken and taped up. Flight attendant untaped it to put my tray on. I taped it back up when done. The armrest between seats was broken and metal exposed. I will not book Air Serbia again.

Our flight was delayed from 1st July to 2nd July. But I wasnt informed! Checked my emails,every detail but I was definitely not informed! I and my family went to the airport on 1st July and learned that rhe flight is delayed to 2nd July at the airport! I am going to complain about this. I had to stay ın Kraljevo one more night. Luckily we could find a room. What ıf We couldn't?

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