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Route Overview
Distance
5,477 mi
Flight Time
10h 50m
Nonstop
Available
Economy from
$640r/t
Business from
$3,800r/t
Region
Middle East
Airlines Flying ORD–IST
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Best Months to Book
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Price trends & flexible dates
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Booking Tips
Turkish Airlines offers direct ORD-IST service with acclaimed in-flight catering; book 8–10 weeks out for the best economy fares.
Istanbul is an excellent layover hub — Turkish Airlines free stopovers in IST can be combined with regional travel across the Middle East or Central Asia.
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