Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to O'Hare International Airport is 11 hours 35 minutes. Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Chicago 8 hours behind Istanbul.
Flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to O'Hare International Airport start at 06:35 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The latest flight in the day is the 21:20 option with Turkish Airlines. In total, there are 19 weekly services from IST to ORD.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to O'Hare International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between IST and ORD are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Pearson International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
₹ 26,084 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to O'Hare International Airport. A return flight starts at ₹ 42,970. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book 10 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from IST to ORD.
June is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap flight tickets from IST to ORD every day.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Enter your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to IST:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Chicago. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 35 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 54 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to O'Hare International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Chicago based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to O'Hare International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap flight tickets from IST to ORD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip right by finding a wonderful place to stay. After booking your flight from IST to ORD, have a look at our accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are attractions you won't want to skip in Chicago.
Complete your Chicago trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to O'Hare International Airport, explore our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Chicago holiday.
