Travelling from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): What you need to know
Istanbul's main base, Istanbul Airport (IST), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
11 hours 30 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight.
Chicago is nine hours behind Istanbul. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago, which follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the most popular route. There are 15 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 6:45pm. Opt for the first IST to ORD departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 6:30am if you want to get going earlier.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to ORD. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
You can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) out of Istanbul Airport (IST).
When leaving from IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare International Airport with Turkish Airlines.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between IST and ORD is Turkish Airlines.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to ORD departing from Istanbul Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
IST is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Istanbul Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, check out these options when heading out from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Istanbul to ORD flight? Kick back in a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
About Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near ORD and be in snooze mode sooner:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Getting from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ر.ق. 1,297 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 2,283. These prices can change depending on demand.
To snap up cheap flights from Istanbul to ORD, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for landing cheap Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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Find an affordable flight from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). July is when most people visit Chicago. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in January.
Lock in a Istanbul to ORD plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chicago to range from 16ºC to 28ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Chicago right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
There are loads of things to do in Chicago when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Millennium Park followed by Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Chicago, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 290 kilometres southeast to Indianapolis to check off its leading sights. From Lucas Oil Stadium to Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Milwaukee is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres north of Chicago. No trip is complete without experiencing Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
