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$263+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Istanbul (IST)

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ORD — IST
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) to Istanbul (IST). 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 November 20, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/29:55 pmORD - IST
1 stop31h 00mLOT
Mon 12/96:30 pmIST - ORD
1 stop34h 30mLOT
Deal found 11/19$701
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/47:15 pmORD - IST
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/109:10 pmIST - ORD
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$750
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/305:30 pmORD - IST
2 stops25h 40mDelta
Tue 1/145:10 amIST - ORD
2 stops19h 35mDelta
Deal found 11/19$825
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Air Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/3012:30 pmORD - IST
1 stop30h 55mAir Serbia
Wed 12/44:40 pmIST - ORD
1 stop13h 30mAir Serbia
Deal found 11/19$873
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:25 pmORD - IST
1 stop14h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 1/97:35 amIST - ORD
2 stops19h 03mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$915
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/83:55 pmORD - IST
1 stop21h 50mLufthansa
Wed 12/186:50 amIST - ORD
1 stop15h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$942
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/105:02 pmSTL - IST
2 stops26h 08mDelta
Wed 12/185:10 amIST - STL
2 stops19h 47mDelta
Deal found 11/19$965
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/36:00 amMDW - IST
2 stops25h 55mDelta
Tue 12/105:55 pmIST - MDW
2 stops33h 37mDelta
Deal found 11/19$966
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/271:39 pmSTL - IST
2 stops19h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/116:50 amIST - STL
1 stop16h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$969
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/273:45 pmSTL - IST
1 stop17h 20mLufthansa
Wed 12/116:50 amIST - STL
1 stop16h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$974
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/302:05 pmORD - IST
2 stops19h 00mAir Canada
Thu 1/93:00 pmIST - ORD
2 stops27h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 11/19$976
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/271:46 pmSTL - IST
2 stops25h 44mBritish Airways
Wed 12/117:35 amIST - STL
2 stops23h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$985

Find flights from Illinois to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Istanbul 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/16

9:55 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop34h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 1/27

6:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop34h 30m

$667

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/12

7:10 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 1/27

8:25 am-3:50 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$668

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/2

4:58 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops14h 57m

Istanbul

Tue 3/11

5:10 am-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$771

ChicagoIstanbul

MDW - IST

MDWIST

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/3

9:34 am-4:55 pm

2 stops22h 21m

Istanbul

Tue 3/11

5:10 am-5:10 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$780

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/23

11:35 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 4/1

2:00 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$789

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/22

6:30 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 3/30

9:30 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$798

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/11

2:05 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 2/19

8:30 am-6:45 pm

2 stops19h 15m

$801

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/13

1:02 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops20h 03m

Istanbul

Mon 1/20

6:55 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops31h 41m

$815

St. LouisIstanbul

STL - IST

STLIST

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 3/23

4:45 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 3/31

2:00 pm-9:04 pm

2 stops39h 04m

$816

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

7:40 pm-6:10 am

1 stop26h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 5/13

8:05 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$838

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Istanbul Airport (average of $897). Flying from Illinois to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,422). 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 IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

The most flights from USIL to IST are scheduled on a Tuesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport 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 Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Lufthansa, Air Canada and British Airways from Illinois to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,165 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,831 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $414. Air Serbia flights start at $490 while deals on LOT start at $511 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Istanbul Airport?

    While some choose either Chicago Midway - Istanbul or Lambert-St Louis - Istanbul, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Istanbul is the most popular route from Illinois to Istanbul Airport.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Illinois to Istanbul Airport on time: RwandAir (83%), Singapore Airlines (83%), MIAT Mongolian (70%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $367. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Istanbul) can be booked for $673 on average our data indicates $1,617 when flying from Illinois to Istanbul Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Istanbul Airport (average of $897). Flying from Illinois to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,422). 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 10 airlines flying from Illinois to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Istanbul. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$575Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air SerbiaCheapest$592Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$658Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$683Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$700Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$708Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$721Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Royal JordanianCheapest$722Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
LufthansaCheapest$729Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$731Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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