Are there nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Istanbul (IST)?

Yes. Turkish Airlines fly this route. Flight time is about 10h 50m.

What is the fastest connection from Chicago (ORD) to Istanbul (IST)?

via Edinburgh ≈ 11h 20m, via Vienna ≈ 11h 20m, via Amsterdam ≈ 11h 21m (estimated flying time, excluding layovers).

How many miles is an award flight from Chicago (ORD) to Istanbul (IST)?

from 27,500 ANA miles, from 37,000 JAL miles (economy, one way, based on the published award charts).

Chicago → Istanbul

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to İstanbul Airport (IST)・8,785 km

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Nonstop flights available (1 airline). Flight time about 10h 50m. Nonstop return flights also operate.

With milesANA 27,500 miles+ (nonstop)JAL 37,000 miles+ (via LHR)Economy, one way, estimate. Tap a connection for miles by cabin.

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Nonstop flights

TKTurkish AirlinesStar Alliance

Award miles (one way, estimate)

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North America ⇔ Europe / Russia 2 (one way)
Economy
27,500
Business
50,000
First
82,500

Estimates from the airlines' published award charts (as of 2026-11-01). Seat availability, fuel surcharges and stopover rules are not included — always check with the airline before booking.

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