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$384+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Ankara (ESB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ESB
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sat 6/21
Sat 6/28
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Ankara (ESB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$873
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$384
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,777
From Chicago (CHI) to Ankara Esenboga
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Ankara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Ankara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 16, 2025.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/269:14 pmORD - ESB
2 stops33h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/217:20 amESB - ORD
2 stops20h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$873
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/2611:45 pmORD - ESB
1 stop23h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 8/201:50 amESB - ORD
1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,085
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/57:20 pmORD - ESB
1 stop33h 00mQatar Airways
Fri 8/81:20 pmESB - ORD
1 stop33h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/14$1,092

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ChicagoAnkara

ORD - ESB

ORDESB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/26

9:14 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops33h 46m

Ankara Esenboga

Thu 8/21

7:20 am-8:16 pm

2 stops20h 56m

$873

ChicagoAnkara

ORD - ESB

ORDESB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/26

11:45 pm-7:15 am

1 stop23h 30m

Ankara Esenboga

Wed 8/20

1:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop15h 50m

$1,085

ChicagoAnkara

ORD - ESB

ORDESB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/5

7:20 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Ankara Esenboga

Fri 8/8

1:20 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$1,092

ChicagoAnkara

ORD - ESB

ORDESB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/15

6:00 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$384

ChicagoAnkara

ORD - ESB

ORDESB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/29

7:05 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop35h 50m

$598

ChicagoAnkara

ORD - ESB

ORDESB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/1

7:50 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$839

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Deals found on 6/15

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Ankara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Ankara

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Ankara?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Ankara (average of $858). Flying from Chicago to Ankara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,512). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to ESB?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Ankara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Ankara is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

Rainfall in Ankara by month

Plan your trip to Ankara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ankara ranges from 0.8 - 2.4 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Ankara when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Ankara by month

Plan your trip to Ankara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ankara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Ankara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ankara. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ankara. Reviews last updated June 16, 2025.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,628 reviews

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,628 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,628 reviews

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,591 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,628 reviews

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,852 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,628 reviews

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Ankara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ankara from Chicago?

    Located just 16.2 mi from the city center, Ankara Esenboga is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Ankara from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Esenboga (ESB) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Ankara round-trip?

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines ($1,085), and Qatar Airways ($1,092) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Ankara. Turkish Airlines is priced at 13% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Ankara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Ankara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Ankara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Ankara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Ankara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Ankara by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Ankara?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Ankara (average of $858). Flying from Chicago to Ankara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,512). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Chicago to Ankara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Ankara. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 16, 2025.
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LufthansaCheapest$802Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,014Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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