Flying from Chicago to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): What you need to know
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul. The city operates on the UTC+3 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Chicago.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Chicago to SAW.
With more travellers during busy months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Chicago to SAW that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between ORD and SAW include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is around 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
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Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours or so if you're on public transport.
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Flights that depart from RFD land at their destination as scheduled 71% of the time.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
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Getting from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Central Istanbul is around 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
At the moment, 263 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 532 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Chicago to SAW, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Chicago to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
November is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Istanbul based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Chicago to SAW plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Istanbul
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There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum are highlights which should be on any good Istanbul itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Eskisehir is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 161 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri, Archeological Museum and TÜRASAŞ Revolution Cars Museum.
Make your way 97 kilometres east from Istanbul and you'll find yourself in Adapazarı, another well-known stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Don't leave without exploring Ağa Cami and Earthquake & Cultural Museum.