Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Istanbul Starting at AED 1,017

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Chicago to Istanbul based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul (IST) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 4,753.

  • How long does it take to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul (IST)?

    It takes about 10 hours 34 minutes to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul (IST).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Istanbul?

    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to downtown is about 30 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.

  • What time does the latest flight from Chicago to Istanbul depart?

    The latest flight departs from Chicago (ORD) at 20:30 and arrives in Istanbul (IST) at 16:10.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul (IST)?

  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Turkish Airlines operates 2 non-stop flights from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul (IST).

  • How many airports are there in Istanbul (IST)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Istanbul (IST): Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

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Flight Info | Chicago to Istanbul

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 1,017
Cheapest return ticket price AED 3,101
Off-season for travel January
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 8,810.37 km
Average flight time 10 hours 34 minutes
Popular airline Finnair

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