Flying from Chicago to Iasi International Airport (IAS): What you need to know
Iasi International Airport is located in Iasi. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Chicago.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to IAS.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to explore a new place or just take a break during your trip. When searching for a cheap flight from Chicago to IAS, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Dublin Airport (DUB) is an option when leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
ORD is about 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Iasi International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, data shows 70% of flights complete their journey on time.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can arrive at MDW from central Chicago in approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 16 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Chicago to IAS flight? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey to RFD from central Chicago is around 2 hours by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Chicago to Iasi International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 71%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Iasi International Airport (IAS)
Consider booking a hotel near IAS if you have a late flight from Chicago to Iasi International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Chicago to Iasi International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Iasi International Airport (IAS) to central Iasi
Iasi International Airport is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Iasi. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Iasi International Airport (IAS)
At the moment, $735 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Iasi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,388. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Chicago to IAS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Iasi International Airport (IAS)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Chicago to Iasi International Airport (IAS). September is when most people travel to Iasi. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in February.
Before locking in your Chicago to IAS plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Iasi, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Iasi International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Iasi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Iasi right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Iasi International Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs are attractions you won't want to skip in Iasi.
Explore more of Romania
You've done Iasi, now it's time to explore more of Romania. Journey around 193 kilometres south to Galaţi to check off its leading attractions. From Faleza Dunării to "Saint Mary-Precista" Fortified Church and Church of Saint Spiridon, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Braşov is another sought-after destination in Romania and is around 225 kilometres southwest of Iasi. No trip is complete without a visit to St. Peter's Church, Council Square and Tâmpa.