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$748+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Ankara (ESB)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ESB
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Fri 2/28
Fri 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Ankara

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$748
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$906
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Ankara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Ankara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 23, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/87:30 pmORD - ESB
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/155:50 amESB - ORD
3 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$748
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1511:25 amORD - ESB
1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/611:55 pmESB - ORD
1 stop17h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,098
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/227:00 pmORD - ESB
1 stop13h 10mLufthansa
Sat 3/297:00 amESB - ORD
2 stops36h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 2/22$1,207
This WhyPayMore deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 WhyPayMore is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/131:10 pmSTL - ESB
2 stops17h 50mLufthansa
Sun 8/38:00 amESB - STL
2 stops39h 42mLufthansa
Deal found 2/22$1,496
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Tue 4/159:40 pmORD - ESB
2 stops21h 30mLOT
Mon 5/53:55 amESB - ORD
2 stops19h 00mLOT
Deal found 2/22$1,610
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/133:43 pmSTL - ESB
2 stops32h 32mTurkish Airlines
Sat 8/21:50 amESB - STL
2 stops28h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,837
This business-class.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 business-class.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/203:30 pmSTL - ESB
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/111:55 pmESB - STL
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$4,847

Find flights from Illinois to Ankara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Ankara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 23, 2025.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Ankara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoAnkara

ORD - ESB

ORDESB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

7:30 pm-8:25 am

3 stops28h 55m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 4/15

5:50 am-6:20 pm

3 stops20h 30m

$748

ChicagoAnkara

ORD - ESB

ORDESB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/15

11:25 am-11:15 am

1 stop15h 50m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 5/6

11:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop17h 45m

$1,098

ChicagoAnkara

ORD - ESB

ORDESB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/22

7:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Ankara Esenboga

Sat 3/29

7:00 am-11:35 am

2 stops36h 35m

$1,207

St. LouisAnkara

STL - ESB

STLESB

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/13

1:10 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops17h 50m

Ankara Esenboga

Sun 8/3

8:00 am-3:42 pm

2 stops39h 42m

$1,496

ChicagoAnkara

ORD - ESB

ORDESB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/15

9:40 pm-3:10 am

2 stops21h 30m

Ankara Esenboga

Mon 5/5

3:55 am-2:55 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$1,610

St. LouisAnkara

STL - ESB

STLESB

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/13

3:43 pm-8:15 am

2 stops32h 32m

Ankara Esenboga

Sat 8/2

1:50 am-10:45 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$1,837

St. LouisAnkara

STL - ESB

STLESB

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/20

3:30 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops17h 45m

Ankara Esenboga

Thu 5/1

11:55 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops21h 35m

$4,847

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Deals found on 2/21

Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Ankara

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Ankara

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Ankara (average of $858). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to ESB?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 February 23, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Ankara as you normally would.

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 February 23, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with LOT, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa from Illinois to Ankara to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,081 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Tomasz,Jan 2025

JFK - WAW

The food this time was delicious. Pasta meal with mushroom sauce, cobb salad, and real metal utensils.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,081 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,081 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Tomasz,Jan 2025

JFK - WAW

The food this time was delicious. Pasta meal with mushroom sauce, cobb salad, and real metal utensils.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,818 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,081 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Tomasz,Jan 2025

JFK - WAW

The food this time was delicious. Pasta meal with mushroom sauce, cobb salad, and real metal utensils.

Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,987 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,081 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Tomasz,Jan 2025

JFK - WAW

The food this time was delicious. Pasta meal with mushroom sauce, cobb salad, and real metal utensils.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Ankara from Illinois, you will be flying to Esenboga, which is the city’s only airport. Ankara Esenboga (ESB) is located 16.2 mi from the center of Ankara.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Ankara?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Ankara (average of $858). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to Ankara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 February 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$802Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,171Average$1,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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