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Cheapest round-trip
$811
Typical prices: $869-$1,333
LOT
Mon 4/16Thu 4/26
ORD - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$821
Typical prices: $896-$1,387
Turkish Airlines
Sat 12/8Tue 12/25
ORD - IST • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 10h 33m
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Most punctual • 78% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 17% price drop
Most popular
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Cheapest • Avg $631 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 14h 04m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul (ORD-IST)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul

Fri, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 26
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9:50 pm - 10:45 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul
28h 55m2 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Gdansk Rebiechowo
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11:35 am - 3:10 pmIST  Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 35m2 stops Gdansk Rebiechowo Warsaw Frederic Chopin
$811LOT
Thu, Jan 7 - Thu, Jan 28
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9:50 pm - 5:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul
34h 45m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
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6:30 pm - 7:55 pmIST  Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 25m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
$811LOT
Sun, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 10
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9:40 pm - 2:05 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul
20h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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6:00 am - 8:03 pmIST  Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 03m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$811Lufthansa
Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 15
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4:20 pm - 6:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul
16h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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7:05 pm - 8:05 pmIST  Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$811Lufthansa
Sun, Apr 4 - Fri, Apr 9
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7:05 am - 1:05 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul
22h 00m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main
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3:45 am - 12:35 pmIST  Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$811Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Dec 7
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6:30 pm - 11:55 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul
20h 25m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Stockholm Arlanda
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6:30 pm - 5:20 pmIST  Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 50m3 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Stockholm Arlanda Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
$812Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 15
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10:30 am - 6:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul
22h 40m2 stops Newark Frankfurt am Main
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7:05 pm - 2:05 pmIST  Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Amsterdam Schiphol
$815United Airlines
Sun, Nov 29 - Tue, Dec 15
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6:25 pm - 5:55 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul
14h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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7:15 am - 4:15 pmIST  Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
18h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
$816KLM
Sun, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 13
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4:20 pm - 6:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul
16h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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6:30 am - 3:20 pmIST  Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
17h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$816United Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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6:25 pm - 5:55 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul
14h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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7:15 am - 4:15 pmIST  Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
18h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
$817KLM
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport typically range from $869 to $1,333. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $811, on LOT.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

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

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport at $862 round-trip.
•June ($1,477) and July ($1,409) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 71% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 26% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul

 
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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on IndiGo

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Turkish Airlines

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$334
Beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 17% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul

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Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flight questions, answered

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

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 11:45 am and lands at 10:18 pm
    • Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 7:48 am.

    The flight takes about 10h 33m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

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

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

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport takes 10h 33m, covering 5,455 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport range from $869 to $1,333, with an average of $1,042 over the past 12 months. Anything below $869 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the $1,042 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $631 round-trip via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF), compared to $1,051 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

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

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

  • How are flight departures from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport spread across the day?

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

  • How are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $358, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $41 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Airport route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 59m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport pass through?

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

    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 34% of one-stop connections
    • Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) - 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $979 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,100, a difference of $121.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

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

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 04m, compared with 14h 23m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 16h 52m via London Heathrow (LHR).

  • What is the time difference between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport?

    Istanbul Airport 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.

  • What popular places can I visit in Istanbul Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Beyazit Meydani. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights?

    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
    • IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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

  • What financial services does Chicago O'Hare Airport offer?

    For cash withdrawals, ATMs are available at both the landside and airside of the airport. The airport has Seaway National Bank offering complete banking services to passengers. The bank's location is landside Terminal 2 at the Main Hall and Terminal 5, at the Lower Level. If you require foreign exchange services, the bank offers exchange for over 200 currencies, including Turkish Lira, located on the airside of T1 near Gate B9, the landside of T2 Main Hall, and the Airside of T3 Gate K11, and landside of T5 the Upper Level.

  • Does Istanbul Airport offer family services to travelers?

    IST has two baby care facilities equipped with facilities for a diaper change. One of the baby care rooms is in the check-in Hall close to Entrance 1. The other rooms are in Concourse A, International Departures across Gate A6, Concourse B of International Departures Gate B2, Concourse D of International Departures, Concourse F, International Departures Gate F2, and Concourse G of Domestic Departures between Gates G4 and G5. The airport also has a dedicated area for children to play different games in Playland on the airside, Departures Level.

  • Does Chicago O'Hare Airport to Istanbul Airport route have any eco-friendly flights?

    The average carbon emitted per passenger on a flight flying the ORD-IST route is about 4918lbs. Airlines such as Austrian Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, etcetera fly this route with minimum carbon emission. With 42% less CO₂ emission by Pegasus and Austrian Airlines, you could use either of these airlines' flights to travel from Chicago O'Hare to Istanbul while being environmentally sound.

  • What are the available transport options from Istanbul Airport?

    To access any airport destination, you can use a bus, taxi, shuttle, or metro. IST has both luxury and local coach busses available for passenger transit. The buses have about 15min to 40min circuit intervals so that you can catch any of the buses. The airport also has three-type service taxis (Blue D, Orange C, and Black E) available round the clock outside the International and Domestic Arrivals and Departure Halls. You can also take a free hotel shuttle to your destination hotel. If you prefer trains, the airport is connected to the city center by a light railway metro system that you could use for transit to the city center.

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $979, about $121 less than Thursday fares (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 26% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport trip for November. Fares historically average $862 round-trip in that month - typically $615 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport (KEF) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $631 round-trip on this route - about $420 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) consists of Terminals 1, 2, and 3 in the same building and another Terminal 5 across a taxiway. The airport has nine concourses. All four terminals are accessible via an automated train system.
  • Traveling from Chicago to Istanbul Airport (IST) is an international journey; you ought, therefore, to be at ORD at least 2h before your flight's departure time. You can use the free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport while waiting for your flight. The airport also has an urban garden exhibit for more than 26 different plant species that you could visit during your waiting time.
  • Are you traveling with heavy baggage and might need a hand with transit? ORD has luggage trolleys available for luggage transit within the airport. The trolleys go for an approximate $5 fee.
  • In case you will require wheelchair assistance services, ORD has you covered. The airline you use for traveling the ORD-IST route will provide wheelchair services if you have mobility issues. You, however, need to prearrange for the wheelchair assistance services before your travel date.
  • Upon arriving at IST and you have lost an item, you can visit the lost and found property offices in front of Gate C3 or at the terminal departure area.

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