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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.

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.

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.

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.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Istanbul.

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and may arrive at several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Uzbekistan Airways: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $649 round-trip via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF), compared to $1,012 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $38–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 9% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $954 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,094, a difference of $140. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 59 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul are Taksim Square, Taksim and Istanbul City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul:

• Earliest: departs at 11:25 am and lands at 9:55 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 7:45 am.

The flight takes about 10h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $1,005. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul takes 10h 30m, covering 5,476 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $401, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul flights. 77% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 23m, compared with 16h 04m via Dublin (DUB) and 16h 19m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Turkey Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Istanbul is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Istanbul Airport (IST) — daily rates from around $10:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) — daily rates from around $12:

• Avec Car Rental
• CIRCULAR
• Final Rentals
• Autounion Car Rental
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul range from $857 to $1,282, with an average of $1,005 over the past 12 months. Anything below $857 counts as a good deal.