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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 510 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.476 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Sat, 2 May.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 476 €, select.
Istanbul.510 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Apr, returning Fri, 17 Apr.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 510 €, select.
Istanbul.510 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 510 €, select.
Istanbul.510 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 510 €, select.
Istanbul.544 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 544 €, select.
Istanbul.569 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 569 €, select.
Istanbul.586 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Sat, 16 May.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 586 €, select.
Istanbul.595 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Mon, 20 Apr.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 595 €, select.
Istanbul.597 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 597 €, select.
Istanbul.603 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 603 €, select.
Istanbul.614 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 614 €, select.
Istanbul.614 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan, returning Mon, 18 Jan.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 614 €, select.
Istanbul.635 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 635 €, select.
Istanbul.642 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 642 €, select.
Istanbul.665 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Wed, 12 Aug.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 665 €, select.
Istanbul.666 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 666 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from 597 €
Apr
from 510 €
May
from 586 €
Jun
from 753 €
Jul
from 782 €
Aug
from 544 €
Sep
from 510 €
Oct
from 603 €
Nov
from 642 €
Dec
from 1.026 €
Jan
from 614 €
Feb
from 635 €

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Chicago to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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Chicago to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found476 €
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time10 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week484

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Istanbul is 476 €. 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 30 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, IndiGo and Uzbekistan Airways fly direct from Chicago to Istanbul.
As of March 2026, there are 121 flights per week flying from Chicago to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Istanbul is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Istanbul Airport on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 30 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.

Flying from Chicago to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): What you need to know

  • Chicago has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Chicago to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) flying out of O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

  • Expect to be in the air for 10 hours 30 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Chicago to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Chicago. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located in Istanbul.

  • O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is the most popular route. There are 15 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 11:45pm. Opt for the first ORD to IST departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 11:25am if you want to get going earlier.

  • Your flight from Chicago to IST won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.

Airports in Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • You can take a direct flight from Chicago to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) out of O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

  • Turkish Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Chicago to Istanbul Ataturk Airport leaving from ORD.

  • Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from ORD to IST.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Chicago to IST departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • ORD is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.

  • Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

  • 74.85% of flights that leave from O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Knock a new city off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Chicago to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, check out these options when departing from Chicago Midway International Airport:

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

    • Denver International Airport (DEN)

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

  • MDW is about 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.

  • Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to IST flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:

  • Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77.88%.

  • You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • When looking for a plane ticket from Chicago to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) out of Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), you can choose from a few stopover options. Consider making a detour to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), one of the busiest transit hubs on this route.

  • The journey time to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.

  • Make catching an early Chicago to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your check-in counter with time to spare:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.

About Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Istanbul. How long it'll take to get there by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 45 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • 215 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Return flights start at 476 €. These fares may change based on availability.

  • Book five months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to IST.

  • The best month for landing cheap Chicago to Istanbul Ataturk Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Chicago to IST is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a price drop.

  • Hunt down a great price on a flight from Chicago to Istanbul Ataturk Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from Chicago to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Istanbul. August is when most people book flights from Chicago to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), which may be ideal if you're after more action.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Chicago to IST plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • January sees temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Istanbul Ataturk Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Istanbul

  • Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, explore our range of hotels including:

  • You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Istanbul when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Hagia Sophia History Museum followed by Hagia Sophia Museum and Historic Areas of Istanbul.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Eskisehir is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Istanbul. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Eskişehir, Eskişehir and Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri.

  • Around 153 kilometres east of Istanbul, Adapazarı is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Start your sightseeing at Ozanlar Ulu Cami, Güllük Cami and Valide Cami.

Plan the rest of your trip from Chicago to Istanbul

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