Direct flights from Chicago to Istanbul INTL
16 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from ORD to IST.
Flight time: about 9h10m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Chicago local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines THY186 | 11:43a | 9h17m | Thu |
| Turkish Airlines THY186 | 11:52a | 9h33m | Sat |
| Turkish Airlines THY186 | 12:03p | 9h20m | Mon, Fri |
| Turkish Airlines THY186 | 12:41p | 9h | Wed |
| Turkish Airlines THY186 | 12:49p | 9h19m | Tue |
| Turkish Airlines THY186 | 1:12p | 8h50m | Sun |
| Turkish Airlines THY6060 | 4:24p | 8h49m | Sun |
| Turkish Airlines THY6092 | 5:54p | 8h52m | Fri |
| Turkish Airlines THY6 | 8:36p | 9h21m | Fri |
| Turkish Airlines THY6 | 9:00p | 9h37m | Mon |
| Turkish Airlines THY6 | 9:05p | 9h3m | Sun |
| Turkish Airlines THY6 | 9:26p | 9h23m | Wed, Sat |
| Turkish Airlines THY6 | 9:35p | 8h55m | Thu |
| Turkish Airlines THY6 | 10:26p | 8h52m | Tue |
The route
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Nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Istanbul (IST)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has 16 nonstop flights a week to Istanbul (IST), operated by Turkish Airlines. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of ORD and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Istanbul is an international destination — don't forget your passport. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Istanbul?
The nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 9h10m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.