Question 1

How often are flights from Chicago to Istanbul delayed?

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About 24% of weekly flights between Chicago and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 188 minutes.

Question 2

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Istanbul flights?

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Over the last year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Istanbul flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul round-trip?

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According to our current data, Royal Jordanian ($127), Icelandair ($385), and British Airways ($412) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul. Royal Jordanian is 88% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul one-way?

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $443 on Air Serbia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include LOT from $480 and Royal Jordanian from $488 one-way.

Question 7

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 28 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul?

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul (average of $841). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,374). 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.

Question 9

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul

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The most flights from ORD to TR5 are scheduled on a Saturday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Question 10

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, 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 41.0 F).

Question 12

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul?

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While on average a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul is generally $2,236, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $407. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $730 for that flight.

Question 13

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul?

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Before booking your flight to Istanbul from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Turkish Airlines (73%), Uzbekistan Airways (61%), Pakistan International Airlines( 61%).

Question 14

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul?

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Before booking your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul check out the most popular airlines for this route: Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa or KLM.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ORD to IST?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul as you normally would.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul.

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Popular in	June
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,019

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Royal Jordanian	Cheapest$127	Average$844	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%
Icelandair	Cheapest$385	Average$618	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
British Airways	Cheapest$412	Average$1,093	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Delta	Cheapest$505	Average$1,217	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$529	Average$873	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest$541	Average$669	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Air Serbia	Cheapest$574	Average$825	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$687	Average$981	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
KLM	Cheapest$720	Average$1,085	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$722	Average$1,133	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 28 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ORD to IST?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul

The most flights from ORD to TR5 are scheduled on a Saturday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from Chicago to Istanbul delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between Chicago and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 188 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Istanbul flights?

Over the last year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

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