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Flight deals from Chicago O'Hare International to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ₹ 99,917. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.₹ 34,994 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 34,994, select.
Istanbul.₹ 35,779 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 35,779, select.
Istanbul.₹ 38,703 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 38,703, select.
Istanbul.₹ 38,952 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Mar.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 38,952, select.
Istanbul.₹ 39,929 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 39,929, select.
Istanbul.₹ 40,153 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 40,153, select.
Istanbul.₹ 44,191 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Jun.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 44,191, select.
Istanbul.₹ 44,255 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 44,255, select.
Istanbul.₹ 46,714 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 46,714, select.
Istanbul.₹ 47,546 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 47,546, select.
Istanbul.₹ 49,503 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Apr.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 8 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 49,503, select.
Istanbul.₹ 51,032 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 51,032, select.
Istanbul.₹ 58,993 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Oct.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 58,993, select.
Istanbul.₹ 59,004 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 59,004, select.
Istanbul.₹ 59,161 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 59,161, select.
Istanbul.₹ 59,168 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Mar.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 59,168, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago O'Hare International to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in November.
May
from ₹ 51,032
Jun
from ₹ 44,191
Jul
from ₹ 39,929
Aug
from ₹ 40,153
Sep
from ₹ 35,779
Oct
from ₹ 47,546
Nov
from ₹ 34,994
Dec
from ₹ 44,255
Jan
from ₹ 46,714
Feb
from ₹ 38,703
Mar
from ₹ 38,952
Apr
from ₹ 49,503

Direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Istanbul

Alternative Chicago O'Hare International to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Chicago O'Hare International to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
Closest
from ₹ 36,003
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from ₹ 34,994
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Chicago to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found₹ 34,994
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time10 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week168

Finding cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Istanbul is ₹ 69,520. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago O'Hare International to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways and IndiGo fly direct from Chicago O'Hare International to Istanbul.
As of May 2026, there are 56 flights per week flying from Chicago O'Hare International to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Istanbul is usually February.
If you're flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from ₹ 69,520.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Istanbul on Monday, 1 February 2027.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Scandinavian Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Expect to be travelling for 11 hours 30 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Istanbul.

  • Istanbul is nine hours ahead of Chicago, where Chicago O'Hare International Airport is located. Istanbul follows the UTC+3 timezone.

  • With 15 flights a week between the two airports, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 11:25. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the last departure from ORD to IST is with Turkish Airlines at 23:45.

  • To avoid rushing for your ORD to Istanbul flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • Direct Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Istanbul tickets are available for booking. Istanbul Airport (IST) is where you'll arrive.

  • Book your favourite seat with Turkish Airlines. This well-known airline offers direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Istanbul.

  • We make it simple to book plane tickets from ORD to Istanbul with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near ORD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Istanbul or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:

  • 70% of flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on time.

  • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Istanbul

  • The best price we've found for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Istanbul flight is ₹ 34,994. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 69,520. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To secure cheap flights from ORD to Istanbul, book your journey five months ahead of your departure.

  • Schedule your trip for October. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ORD to Istanbul by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Save on your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Istanbul with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul takes about 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.

  • Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Istanbul. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • Booking your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks before your flight from ORD to Istanbul can help you get the lowest rate.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. Following your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

  • You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to SAW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your ORD to Istanbul flight:

  • Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a greater selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Istanbul, while August is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Before booking a Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 30ºC.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORD to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC.

More about Istanbul

  • Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Istanbul, browse our range of hotels including:

  • Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia Museum are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Istanbul must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Hagia Sophia History Museum.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are key reasons to visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from Chicago to Istanbul

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