International route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Istanbul
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Istanbul Airport (IST). 5,460 miles, 10h 25m nonstop.
ORD to IST at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 5,460 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 10h 25mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAASTK4 airlinesAmerican, United, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 7all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 8h aheadIstanbul vs Chicago
Chicago to Istanbul
Round trips from $397
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Chicago to Istanbul
4 airlines fly nonstop with 7 departures a day combined, plus 20 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- EIAer LingusConnecting via SNN · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR, YUL, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, DTW, SLC, SEA, LAX, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- LYEl AlConnecting via TLV · first checked bag from $80
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- FIIcelandairConnecting via KEF · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS, FLL, MCO, LAX, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH, GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via OPO · first checked bag from $70
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via TIJ, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC, YVR, YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)DLB62 airlines
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- Vancouver (YVR)ACWS2 airlines
- Calgary (YYC)ACWS2 airlines
- Cancun (CUN)VBY42 airlines
Which airport should I use?
Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- American, United, Alaska and Turkish all fly ORD to IST nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $397; September 2026 is the most expensive at $558 and up, a difference of $161 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. Expect to lose 8 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Chicago to IstanbulChicago to Istanbul: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Istanbul?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 10h 25m gate to gate, covering 5,460 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to IST?
American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Turkish Airlines operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Istanbul (IST), with 7 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, BOS and YVR.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Istanbul?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Istanbul (IST), starting at $397 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Istanbul flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and IST on Europe/Istanbul time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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