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Cheapest flight tickets

$1056

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$1313

Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

10h21

A flight from Chicago to Istanbul takes on average 10h21.

Best time

May

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Istanbul is May.

Tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Istanbul

Check out our tips for booking your flight to Istanbul (Turkey) from Chicago (USA) at the cheapest possible price.

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is October, with an average flight ticket price of $1068 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of November, December and July.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 67 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Etihad Airways. A ticket from the airline Etihad Airways to Istanbul costs on average $1124.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .

Price of flight tickets from Chicago to Istanbul

Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:

  • Flight ticket prices range from $1056 to $1518
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $1313
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of October
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: July
info departure city :
Chicago, USA
airports :
Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport (CGX)
Chicago FSS (CHI)
Chicago-Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
local time :

Chicago is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Chicago, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 27°C, with a minimum of 21°C and a maximum of 35°C.

The city of Chicago (CHI) has 4 airport(s): Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field, Chicago FSS, Chicago-Midway and Chicago-O'Hare

destination info :
Istanbul, Turkey
airports :
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
local time :

Istanbul is in the country Turkey, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Istanbul, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 24°C, with a minimum of 20°C and a maximum of 29°C.

The city of Istanbul (IST) has 2 airport(s): Istanbul and Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen

Useful info about Istanbul

What is the least touristic period to go to Istanbul?

If you want to visit Istanbul during the least touristic period, choose the month of May.

What is the most popular time to travel to Istanbul?

In Istanbul, the most popular month is November. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

When should I book my flight from Chicago to Istanbul?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 67 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 10 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 2% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Chicago to Istanbul is Wednesday.

What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Chicago and Istanbul?

When you leave, you can leave from Chicago-O'Hare, and you will arrive at Istanbul or Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen.

How to reach Chicago airport from the city centre?

The airport Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field is located 4 km, Chicago FSS is located 29 km, Chicago-Midway is located 12 km or Chicago-O'Hare is located 29 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.

Are there other means of transportation to go from Chicago to Istanbul?

Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.

Are there big differences in weather between Chicago and Istanbul?

In summer, the average temperature is 25°C in Istanbul and 22°C in Chicago. The average rainfall in summer is 31 mm in Istanbul and 130 mm in Chicago. In summer, it is warmer in Istanbul and it rains less in Istanbul. In winter, it is colder in Istanbul and it rains more in Istanbul.

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