Flying from Istanbul to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the main airports in Istanbul.
Around 11 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Istanbul to O'Hare International Airport flight.
Chicago is eight hours behind Istanbul. O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the most popular route. There are 15 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 6:45pm. Choose the first IST to ORD departure with Turkish Airlines at 6:30am if you'd rather get going earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to ORD, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) leave from this terminal.
Turkish Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Istanbul to O'Hare International Airport departing from IST.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Turkish Airlines between IST and ORD.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to ORD. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Istanbul to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Check a new destination off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Istanbul to O'Hare International Airport, browse these options when setting off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to ORD flight:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
About O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to O'Hare International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near ORD:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Chicago's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Istanbul to O'Hare International Airport flight.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
O'Hare International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Chicago. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
₹ 32,866 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to O'Hare International Airport. A return flight starts from ₹ 50,165. These fares can change based on demand.
To snap up cheap flights from Istanbul to ORD, book your flight ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on an Istanbul to O'Hare International Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). August is when most people travel to Chicago. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in February.
Lock in an Istanbul to ORD flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chicago to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to O'Hare International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Chicago right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to O'Hare International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Millennium Park, Lollapalooza and Art Institute of Chicago are top sights which should be on any good Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Chicago, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel around 290 kilometres south-east to Indianapolis to check off its top sights. From 9-11 Memorial to Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Milwaukee is another standout destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres north of Chicago. No journey is complete without a visit to Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
