Are there direct flights from Chicago to Istanbul?

Direct flights from Chicago to Istanbul are available, though they represent a small portion of the total flights, historically accounting for 2.9% of observed routes. For flights with connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. While direct options exist, connecting flights are more common for this route.

What's the flight time from Chicago to Istanbul?

The typical direct flight time from Chicago to Istanbul is approximately 10 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 8786 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to about 15 hours and 42 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Chicago to Istanbul come up?

Cheap flights from Chicago to Istanbul are considered frequent. This route historically offers a good number of opportunities for travelers to find deals. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has consistently shown availability for budget-friendly options.

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Chicago to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Istanbul

Flights from Chicago to Istanbul cover a substantial distance of 8,786 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance means that journeys typically involve considerable travel time.

For those seeking cheap flights from Chicago to Istanbul, fares typically range from $1014–$1342, with a median of $1176. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Istanbul, May stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $628. Other cost-effective months include November, with a median fare of $1062, and February, where the median fare is $1084.

A typical journey from Chicago to Istanbul, including connections, takes approximately 10h 20m. This route is predominantly served by connecting itineraries, as most itineraries connect at least once. For flights that do involve connections, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Istanbul

Regular price: $657 - $1,370

Prices for flights from Chicago to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from $657 to $1370. The current lowest deal is $636 with Icelandair for travel from Nov 15-Nov 25.

now $636

Low $657

High $1,370

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Istanbul is March, with a median price of $400. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1585. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $400

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,585

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Istanbul

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Istanbul

Chicago (ORD) - Istanbul (IST)

Qatar Airways

$1,188

$997

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Istanbul

Chicago (ORD) - Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa

$842

$844

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Istanbul

Chicago (ORD) - Istanbul (SAW)

TAP Portugal

$760

$905

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Istanbul

Chicago (ORD) - Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa

$836

$793

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Istanbul

Chicago (ORD) - Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa

$798

$856

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Istanbul

Chicago (ORD) - Istanbul (SAW)

TAP Portugal

$759

$763

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Istanbul

7 nights

Apr 14 - Apr 21

$998 → $750

25%

4 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 30

$1,169 → $985

16%

7 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 17

$793 → $666

16%

8 nights

Nov 15 - Nov 23

$784 → $661

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Istanbul

Chicago - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Chicago to Istanbul are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Istanbul, with a median price of $628.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 10h 20m.

Direct flights from Chicago to Istanbul typically take 10h 20m, while connecting flights average 18h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights on this route, which is connecting-dominant with 2.9% direct share.

🏆 Airline highlight

Icelandair offers a recent deal for $636.

A recent deal with Icelandair for $636 is available from November 15 to November 25.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Chicago to Istanbul are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Istanbul, with competitive pricing for your journey.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$699

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is a good option for flights from Chicago to Istanbul.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$699

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Cheapest

Consider Izmir Adnan Menderes as a major international hub with high flight frequency and excellent connectivity.

📍 ~330 km from Istanbul (requires a separate domestic flight or long drive)

💸 Flights from ~$819

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

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Best Elite deals to Istanbul

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From ORD

Elite

Apr 11

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$5,529

$3,353

Save $2,176

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Apr 11

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$5,569

$3,353

Save $2,216

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Apr 11

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$5,514

$3,353

Save $2,161

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Apr 18

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$5,543

$3,353

Save $2,190

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Apr 11

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$5,535

$3,353

Save $2,182

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Apr 18

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$5,503

$3,366

Save $2,137

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Apr 11

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$5,530

$3,366

Save $2,164

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Apr 14

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$5,491

$3,390

Save $2,101

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Apr 14

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$5,477

$3,390

Save $2,087

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 28

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,164

$2,945

Save $2,219

From ORD

Elite

Nov 25

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$4,969

$3,333

Save $1,636

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 25

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,001

$3,333

Save $1,668

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, booking flights from Chicago to Istanbul 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices, around $1178. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 7-13 days out averaged $1341, while those booked within 0-6 days of departure had an average price of $1881. Planning ahead can result in significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Istanbul was considered to be $1014 or less. The median price for this route was $1176. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $1342 or less. Aiming for a price at or below the $1014 threshold indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Istanbul, with a median price of $628. Other relatively inexpensive months include November, with a median price of $1062, and February, with a median price of $1084. The annual median price for this route is $1176, indicating that May offers substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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Chicago to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Istanbul

Regular price: $657 - $1,370

Prices for flights from Chicago to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from $657 to $1370. The current lowest deal is $636 with Icelandair for travel from Nov 15-Nov 25.

now $636

Low $657

High $1,370

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Istanbul

March

Cheapest

Flights from $400

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,585

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Istanbul

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Istanbul

Chicago (ORD) - Istanbul (IST)

Qatar Airways

$1,188

$997

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Istanbul

Chicago (ORD) - Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa

$842

$844

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Istanbul

Chicago (ORD) - Istanbul (SAW)

TAP Portugal

$760

$905

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Istanbul

Chicago (ORD) - Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa

$836

$793

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Istanbul

Chicago (ORD) - Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa

$798

$856

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Istanbul

Chicago (ORD) - Istanbul (SAW)

TAP Portugal

$759

$763

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Istanbul

7 nights

Apr 14 - Apr 21

$998 → $750

25%

4 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 30

$1,169 → $985

16%

7 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 17

$793 → $666

16%

8 nights

Nov 15 - Nov 23

$784 → $661

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Istanbul

Chicago - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Chicago to Istanbul are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Istanbul, with a median price of $628.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 10h 20m.

Direct flights from Chicago to Istanbul typically take 10h 20m, while connecting flights average 18h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights on this route, which is connecting-dominant with 2.9% direct share.

🏆 Airline highlight

Icelandair offers a recent deal for $636.

A recent deal with Icelandair for $636 is available from November 15 to November 25.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Chicago to Istanbul are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Istanbul, with competitive pricing for your journey.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$699

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is a good option for flights from Chicago to Istanbul.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$699

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Cheapest

Consider Izmir Adnan Menderes as a major international hub with high flight frequency and excellent connectivity.

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,164

$2,945

Save $2,219

From ORD

Elite

Nov 25

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$4,969

$3,333

Save $1,636

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 25

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,001

$3,333

Save $1,668

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Istanbul

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Istanbul

Chicago to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Istanbul

Direct flights from Chicago to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Istanbul

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Istanbul

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Istanbul

Chicago - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

May is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 10h 20m.

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.

Icelandair offers a recent deal for $636.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Apr 11

Apr 11

Apr 11

Apr 18

Apr 11

Apr 18

Apr 11

Apr 14

Apr 14

Nov 28

Nov 25

Nov 25

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

How early should I book Chicago to Istanbul flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Chicago to Istanbul?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Istanbul?

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Istanbul?

What's the flight time from Chicago to Istanbul?

How often do cheap flights from Chicago to Istanbul come up?

Related routes

More routes from Chicago

Flights to Istanbul from other cities

Chicago to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Istanbul

Direct flights from Chicago to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Istanbul

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Istanbul

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Istanbul

Chicago - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

May is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 10h 20m.

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.

Icelandair offers a recent deal for $636.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Apr 11

Apr 11

Apr 11

Apr 18

Apr 11

Apr 18

Apr 11

Apr 14

Apr 14

Nov 28

Nov 25

Nov 25

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

How early should I book Chicago to Istanbul flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Chicago to Istanbul?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Istanbul?