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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Istanbul from £346

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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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17:15 - 16:30ORD-IST
15h 15m1 stop
07:25 - 15:10IST-ORD
16h 45m1 stop
£615Delta
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Wed, 24 Jul - Wed, 13 Nov
10:20 - 16:30ORD-IST
22h 10m2 stops
07:25 - 15:10IST-ORD
16h 45m1 stop
£619Delta
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Wed, 24 Jul - Wed, 13 Nov
22:25 - 00:25ORD-IST
18h 00m1 stop
19:55 - 10:45IST-ORD
22h 50m1 stop
£673British Airways
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Mon, 26 Aug - Thu, 5 Sep
08:50 - 17:00ORD-IST
24h 10m2 stops
06:10 - 15:00IST-ORD
16h 50m1 stop
£702United Airlines
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Mon, 26 Aug - Thu, 5 Sep
13:57 - 21:20ORD-IST
23h 23m2 stops
06:10 - 23:14IST-ORD
25h 04m2 stops
£710United Airlines
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Mon, 26 Aug - Thu, 5 Sep
18:00 - 18:50ORD-IST
16h 50m1 stop
19:50 - 13:45IST-ORD
25h 55m1 stop
£713British Airways
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Mon, 9 Sep - Sun, 15 Sep
14:30 - 17:00ORD-IST
18h 30m2 stops
17:55 - 12:30IST-ORD
26h 35m2 stops
£727Lufthansa
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Wed, 11 Sep - Wed, 18 Sep
14:36 - 17:00ORD-IST
18h 24m2 stops
06:10 - 21:01IST-ORD
22h 51m2 stops
£789Lufthansa
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Wed, 7 Aug - Sat, 7 Sep
08:20 - 23:15ORD-IST
30h 55m2 stops
08:00 - 10:45IST-ORD
34h 45m2 stops
£832Finnair
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Sun, 15 Sep - Mon, 23 Sep
08:20 - 23:15ORD-IST
30h 55m2 stops
08:00 - 10:45IST-ORD
34h 45m2 stops
£872Finnair
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Sat, 14 Sep - Mon, 23 Sep

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’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 Airport 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 Tuesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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

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 Airport, 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 Airport is February, where tickets cost £738 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is £1,143 and £1,135 respectively.

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

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 Airport, 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 Airport, 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 provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Istanbul?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Delta (£510) and Etihad Airways (£525). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Delta (£615) and British Airways (£673).

Which airlines fly direct between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport?

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 Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport direct and that is Turkish Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Turkish Airlines for the route is £848.

How many flights are there between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport 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 Airport, with an average flight time of 10h 43m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. 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 Wednesday.

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

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 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and 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?

Direct flights cover the 5,455 miles separating Chicago and Istanbul in about 10h 25m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Istanbul?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at 11:25 and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 05:50.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Istanbul?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport jets off at 20:40 and lands at 15:25.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Chicago to Istanbul

Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

£346
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
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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 return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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

  • 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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport was £434 for a one-way ticket and £771 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Istanbul?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Istanbul flight route: American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways, Iberia, Lufthansa, SWISS, and United Airlines.

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

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Istanbul?

    There are direct flights from Chicago to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • 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 travellers 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 return 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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul to Chicago? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £319 or less one-way and £772 or less round-trip.
  • 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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Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Istanbul?

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

Direct 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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Direct 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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Top airline flying from Chicago to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Istanbul? 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.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3706 reviews
7.4Boarding
7.8Crew
7.4Comfort
7.4Food
7.5Entertainment
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Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024JFK - IST
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Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

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Cheapest flights to Istanbul from Chicago found in 2024

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.
21/5Tue
3 stops
56h 19mORD-IST
£346
21/5Tue
2 stops
42h 04mORD-IST
£411
21/5Tue
2 stops
37h 55mORD-IST
£424
9/7Tue
1 stopDelta
15h 15mORD-IST
£510
15/7Mon
2 stopsDelta
22h 10mORD-IST
£514
29/8Thu
1 stopEtihad Airways
39h 50mORD-IST
£525
25/7Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
38h 55mORD-IST
£529
9/5Thu
1 stopEtihad Airways
39h 50mORD-IST
£630
21/5Tue
directTurkish Airlines
10h 25mORD-IST
£749
29/5Wed
directTurkish Airlines
10h 55mORD-IST
£1,171

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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.
5/5Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
38h 55mORD-IST
17/6Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 20mIST-ORD
£949
5/5Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
38h 55mORD-IST
18/6Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 40mIST-ORD
£951
5/5Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
38h 55mORD-IST
20/6Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 40mIST-ORD
£970
1/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
15h 15mORD-IST
15/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
16h 15mIST-ORD
£974
1/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
15h 15mORD-IST
6/5Mon
multi-stopDelta
29h 20mIST-ORD
£976
5/5Sun
directTurkish Airlines
10h 25mORD-IST
19/6Wed
directTurkish Airlines
11h 05mIST-ORD
£1,241
5/5Sun
multi-stopIcelandair
16h 40mORD-IST
14/6Fri
multi-stopIcelandair
18h 35mIST-ORD
£1,250
4/5Sat
directTurkish Airlines
10h 55mORD-IST
20/6Thu
directTurkish Airlines
11h 05mIST-ORD
£1,277
5/5Sun
multi-stopIcelandair
16h 40mORD-IST
16/6Sun
multi-stopIcelandair
18h 35mIST-ORD
£1,393
5/5Sun
multi-stopLufthansa
14h 50mORD-IST
19/6Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
15h 50mIST-ORD
£1,435

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Chicago - Istanbul Flights

Departure:

Chicago (ORD)United States

Destination:

Istanbul (IST)Türkiye

Return flight deals:

Istanbul - Chicago

Cabin classes:

£2,152
£595

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