Traveling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Istanbul is eight hours ahead of Chicago and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your ORD to SAW flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between ORD and SAW:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
$383 is currently the lowest price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $815. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ORD to SAW if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ORD to SAW.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights leaving O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to ORD:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an O'Hare International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and discover more of Istanbul and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is roughly 48 kilometers from central Istanbul. Driving there takes about 55 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the most popular month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Istanbul in April.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to SAW in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Istanbul, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kilometers east to Ankara to check off its popular sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 322 kilometers south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.