What is the cheapest airline that flies from Istanbul to Illinois?

British Airways, LOT, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from Istanbul to Illinois

How many flights depart from Istanbul to Illinois on average per day?

The number of flights available between Istanbul and Illinois is 9 per day as of August 2026. The most frequent departure time is 2:00PM, with 55% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Istanbul to Illinois on average per week?

As of August 2026, 63 flights take off from Istanbul and land in Illinois each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to Illinois?

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and LOT are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from Istanbul according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 76% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Istanbul to Illinois?

Prices for flights from Istanbul to Illinois were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Istanbul to Illinois?

The number of operators available for flights from Istanbul to Illinois is 3 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Istanbul to Illinois?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Istanbul to Illinois.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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8:15 am - 9:12 pmIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 57m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

1:35 pm - 3:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

17h 25m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

$651Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 28

8:15 am - 9:12 pmIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 57m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

1:35 pm - 3:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

17h 25m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

$652Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 28

8:15 am - 9:12 pmIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 57m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

1:35 pm - 3:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

17h 25m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

$653Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 28

6:30 am - 9:40 amIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 10mnonstop

11:25 am - 5:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 20mnonstop

$660Turkish Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 18

6:30 am - 9:40 amIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 10mnonstop

11:25 am - 5:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 20mnonstop

$660Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7

1:55 pm - 7:55 pmIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

14h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

10:30 pm - 9:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

14h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$666Lufthansa

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7

7:35 am - 10:00 amIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 25mnonstop

11:45 am - 7:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 25mnonstop

$673Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 24

1:55 pm - 7:55 pmIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

14h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

4:05 pm - 9:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

21h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$677Lufthansa

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7

3:00 pm - 8:55 pmIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 55m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

9:50 pm - 5:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

34h 45m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$713LOT

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Dec 24

6:30 pm - 8:55 pmIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 25m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

9:50 pm - 5:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

34h 45m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$713LOT

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Dec 24

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9:45 pm - 4:15 pmIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 30m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.

9:40 pm - 2:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

20h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$882Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Oct 14

9:45 pm - 4:15 pmIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 30m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.

10:30 pm - 9:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

14h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$883Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Oct 14

9:45 pm - 4:15 pmIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 30m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.

10:30 pm - 9:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

14h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$889Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Oct 14

11:30 am - 3:10 pmIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 40m1 stop Krakow J. Paul II Balice

5:10 pm - 4:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

15h 30m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$988LOT

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Sep 19

7:00 am - 3:10 pmIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

16h 10m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

5:10 pm - 10:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

33h 20m1 stop Krakow J. Paul II Balice

$1,143LOT

Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Oct 11

5:30 pm - 7:50 pmIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 20m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

5:10 pm - 10:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

33h 20m1 stop Krakow J. Paul II Balice

$1,143LOT

Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Oct 15

5:55 pm - 7:55 pmIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

9:40 pm - 2:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

20h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,226Lufthansa

Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Oct 15

5:55 pm - 7:55 pmIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

9:40 pm - 2:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

20h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,226Lufthansa

Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Oct 14

2:45 pm - 9:18 amIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

8:10 pm - 2:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 40mnonstop

$1,522Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 20

2:45 pm - 9:18 amIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

8:10 pm - 2:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 40mnonstop

$1,694Turkish Airlines

Sat, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 16

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6:30 am - 9:40 amIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 10mnonstop

11:25 am - 5:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 20mnonstop

$660Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7

6:30 am - 9:40 amIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 10mnonstop

11:25 am - 5:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 20mnonstop

$660Turkish Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 18

7:35 am - 10:00 amIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 25mnonstop

11:45 am - 7:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 25mnonstop

$673Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 24

6:30 am - 9:40 amIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 10mnonstop

11:25 am - 5:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 20mnonstop

$683Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7

6:30 am - 9:40 amIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 10mnonstop

11:25 am - 5:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 20mnonstop

$692Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7

7:35 am - 10:00 amIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 25mnonstop

11:45 am - 7:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 25mnonstop

$692Turkish Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Thu, Feb 18

6:30 am - 9:40 amIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 10mnonstop

11:25 am - 5:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 20mnonstop

$693Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7

6:30 am - 9:40 amIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 10mnonstop

11:25 am - 5:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 20mnonstop

$694Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 23

6:30 am - 9:40 amIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 10mnonstop

11:25 am - 5:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 20mnonstop

$694Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7

7:35 am - 10:00 amIST Istanbul-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 25mnonstop

11:45 am - 7:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 25mnonstop

$698Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 20

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Turkish Airlines flights from Istanbul to Illinois

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Turkish Airlines

Sep 24

IST6:30 amIstanbul

11h 10m

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 7

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

10h 20m

IST5:45 amIstanbul

$660

Turkish Airlines

Nov 12

IST7:35 amIstanbul

11h 25m

ORD10:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 24

ORD11:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

10h 25m

IST7:10 amIstanbul

$673

Turkish Airlines

Sep 24

IST6:30 amIstanbul

11h 10m

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 7

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

10h 20m

IST5:45 amIstanbul

$683

Lufthansa flights from Istanbul to Illinois

Our best Lufthansa deals on Istanbul to Illinois flight tickets

Lufthansa

Sep 24

IST1:55 pmIstanbul

14h 00m

1 stop

ORD7:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 7

ORD10:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

14h 55m

1 stop

IST9:25 pmIstanbul

$666

Lufthansa

Sep 24

IST1:55 pmIstanbul

14h 00m

1 stop

ORD7:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 7

ORD4:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 20m

1 stop

IST9:25 pmIstanbul

$677

Lufthansa

Sep 24

IST1:55 pmIstanbul

14h 00m

1 stop

ORD7:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 7

ORD4:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 20m

1 stop

IST9:25 pmIstanbul

$687

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Istanbul

Tue 9/22

8:15 am-9:12 pm

2 stops20h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

1:35 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops17h 25m

$651

IstanbulChicago

IST Istanbul - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ISTORD

Istanbul

Tue 9/22

8:15 am-9:12 pm

2 stops20h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

1:35 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops17h 25m

$652

IstanbulChicago

IST Istanbul - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ISTORD

Istanbul

Tue 9/22

8:15 am-9:12 pm

2 stops20h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

1:35 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops17h 25m

$653

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IstanbulChicago

IST Istanbul - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Istanbul

Thu 10/8

6:30 am-9:40 am

Nonstop11h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/18

11:25 am-5:45 am

Nonstop10h 20m

$660

IstanbulChicago

IST Istanbul - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ISTORD

Istanbul

Thu 9/24

6:30 am-9:40 am

Nonstop11h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/7

11:25 am-5:45 am

Nonstop10h 20m

$660

IstanbulChicago

IST Istanbul - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ISTORD

Istanbul

Thu 9/24

1:55 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/7

10:30 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$666

IstanbulChicago

IST Istanbul - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ISTORD

Istanbul

Thu 11/12

7:35 am-10:00 am

Nonstop11h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/24

11:45 am-7:10 am

Nonstop10h 25m

$673

IstanbulChicago

IST Istanbul - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ISTORD

Istanbul

Thu 9/24

1:55 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/7

4:05 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$677

IstanbulChicago

IST Istanbul - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ISTORD

Istanbul

Tue 10/27

3:00 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/24

9:50 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$713

IstanbulChicago

IST Istanbul - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ISTORD

Istanbul

Thu 10/29

6:30 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop34h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/24

9:50 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$713

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The cheapest month to fly to Illinois from Istanbul is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $664, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Illinois during the month of January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $704.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Illinois?

The cheapest day to depart from Istanbul to Illinois is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $767. Flights from Istanbul to Illinois on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around $850. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Illinois?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Illinois is in the morning. Flights from Istanbul to Illinois during this time can be as low as $773. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,035.

What is the cheapest Istanbul to Illinois flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul to Illinois?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from Istanbul when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around $792 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from Istanbul for as low as $667 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Istanbul to Illinois flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Istanbul to Illinois flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time	11h 10m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Illinois	98 airports

The fastest flight from Istanbul to Illinois takes 11h 10m

Direct flights go from Istanbul to Illinois every day.

There are 98 airports in Illinois. From Istanbul there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Illinois

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Istanbul to Illinois?
Prices for flights from Istanbul to Illinois were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Istanbul to Illinois?
The number of operators available for flights from Istanbul to Illinois is 3 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Istanbul to Illinois?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Istanbul to Illinois.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Istanbul to Illinois

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
LOT	PriceFrom $558	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,214 reviews	Search LOT flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $620	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,479 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $651	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,180 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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