Cheap Flights from Chicago to Istanbul starting at € 255

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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 € 1,191.
How long does it take to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul (IST)?

It takes about 10 hours 35 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 34km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
- The distance from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to downtown is about 30km, 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)?

Airlines with flights from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Pakistan International Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Miat Mongolian Airlines, IndiGo and Rwandair.
What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul (IST)?

Turkish Airlines operates 2 direct flights from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul (IST).
How many airports in Istanbul (IST)?

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

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Flight Information from Chicago to Istanbul

Cheapest direct flight price	€ 254
Cheapest return ticket price	€ 777
Off-season for travel	January
Peak season for travel	June
Flight distance	8,810.37km
Average flight time	10 hours 35 minutes
Popular airline	Finnair