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Medical treatment in Turkey: published prices for visitors

Prices checked 26 October 2026 (Taipei time)

Short answer

Three to four hours from the UK and Ireland, with many direct flights. Large private hospital groups run international patient offices.

Procedures with a price
9 of 5
Cities
Istanbul and Istanbul (also Antalya, Ankara)
Currency
TRY
Language
Turkish; international patient departments offer English and interpreters.
NHS / HSE schemes
Not covered

Prices in Turkey by procedure

Each range covers only prices that match the procedure's unit (for example one MRI area, or one eye). Open a procedure for every line and what it includes.

Published prices in Turkey
ProcedureProvidersIn GBPIn USDUK private, for comparison
Health check-up in TurkeyAcıbadem (international patients)about £673 to £2,620about $900 to $3,500about £385 to £1,120
Cataract surgery in TurkeyEuro Istanbul Clinicabout £1,630about $2,180about £2,000 to £3,610
Laser eye surgery in TurkeyEuro Istanbul Clinicabout £2,140 to £2,470about $2,850 to $3,300about £2,590 to £7,500
Dental implant in TurkeyDentakayabout £470about $628about £2,950
Veneers in TurkeyDentakayabout £269about $359about £850
Hair transplant in TurkeyClinicana (procedure at Acıbadem Taksim Hospital), Clinicana, Vera Clinic, Elithair and Euro Istanbul Clinicabout £1,840 to £2,850about $2,460 to $3,810about £5,500 to £7,000
Hip replacement in TurkeyAcıbadem (international patients)no comparable priceno comparable priceabout £16,580
Knee replacement in TurkeyAcıbadem (international patients)no comparable priceno comparable priceabout £16,910
IVF in TurkeyAcıbadem (international patients)about £2,510about $3,360about £3,800

Not listed: MRI scans and colonoscopies. We did not find a published price in Turkey that we could verify.

Few Turkish hospitals publish price lists. The figures here are a hospital group's international “starting from” prices, a dental clinic's worked example and a medical-travel clinic's eye-surgery package, so ask each one for a written, itemised quote.

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Entry rules

We link to the official advice rather than restating it, because entry rules change. Check the page for your passport before you book:

Can you claim the cost back?

NHS and HSE schemes do not reach Turkey. The NHS S2 route covers state treatment in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, and the HSE schemes cover the EU, EEA, the UK and Switzerland. Treatment in Turkey is paid by you or by a private insurer who agrees in advance. NHS S2 route, HSE Treatment Abroad Scheme.

Planning a medical trip to Turkey

  • Ask each clinic for a written, itemised quote and the appointment in writing before booking flights.
  • Check that your travel insurance covers planned medical treatment; many policies exclude it.
  • Ask for reports in English and images in a format your doctor at home can open. See how to bring your results home.
  • Know who to contact if you have a problem after you fly home, and tell your own doctor before you go.

Other countries

All 8 countries we compare, or start from a procedure: MRI scans, colonoscopies, health check-ups, cataract operations, laser eye operations, dental implants, veneers, hair transplants, hip replacements, knee replacements, IVF cycles.

Treatment in Turkey: questions

What treatments have published prices in Turkey?

We found prices we could check for health check-ups, cataract operations, laser eye operations, dental implants, veneers, hair transplants, hip replacements, knee replacements and IVF cycles. We have no verified price for MRI scans and colonoscopies yet.

Is it safe to have treatment in Turkey?

We cannot judge the safety of a clinic, and listing a price is not a recommendation. Ask the clinic about the doctor's qualifications, how complications are handled, and who looks after you when you are home, and talk to your own doctor first.

Do I need a visa for medical treatment in Turkey?

It depends on your passport and how long you stay. Use the official pages linked on this page: the FCDO for UK citizens, travel.gc.ca for Canadians, the State Department for US citizens and the Department of Foreign Affairs for Irish citizens.

Can I claim the cost back from the NHS or HSE?

No public scheme in the UK or Ireland covers planned treatment in Turkey.

What language do clinics in Turkey use?

Turkish; international patient departments offer English and interpreters.

Sources

  1. Classic Men’s Check-Up Program. Acıbadem Healthcare Group (international patients). Read 26 October 2026.
  2. Gold Men’s Check-Up Program. Acıbadem Healthcare Group (international patients). Read 26 October 2026.
  3. Premium Men’s Check-Up Program. Acıbadem Healthcare Group (international patients). Read 26 October 2026.
  4. Executive (Endoscopy and Colonoscopy +40) Male Check-Up Program. Acıbadem Healthcare Group (international patients). Read 26 October 2026.
  5. Cataract surgery Turkey. Euro Istanbul Clinic. Read 26 October 2026.
  6. Laser Eye Surgery (Lasik/PRK) All-Inclusive Package. Euro Istanbul Clinic. Read 26 October 2026.
  7. Laser Eye Surgery (SMILE) All-Inclusive Package. Euro Istanbul Clinic. Read 26 October 2026.
  8. Laser Eye Surgery (iLasik/T-PRK No Touch) All-Inclusive Package. Euro Istanbul Clinic. Read 26 October 2026.
  9. Dental implant costs and packages in Turkey. Dentakay. Read 26 October 2026.
  10. Veneers cost in Turkey: price guide and packages. Dentakay. Read 26 October 2026.
  11. Hair transplant Turkey cost in 2026: pricing guide. Clinicana, Istanbul. Read 26 October 2026.
  12. Hair transplant cost in Turkey. Vera Clinic, Istanbul. Read 26 October 2026.
  13. Hair transplant Turkey (UK site). Elithair, Istanbul. Read 26 October 2026.
  14. Sapphire Hair Transplant All-Inclusive Package. Euro Istanbul Clinic. Read 26 October 2026.
  15. Hip replacement abroad: costs, safety checks and aftercare planning. Acıbadem Healthcare Group (international patients). Read 26 October 2026.
  16. Knee replacement surgery cost: what determines the price at home and abroad. Acıbadem Healthcare Group (international patients). Read 26 October 2026.
  17. IVF treatment. Acıbadem Healthcare Group (international patients). Read 26 October 2026.
  18. Planned treatment: S2 funding route. NHS (nhs.uk). Read 26 October 2026.
  19. Treatment Abroad Scheme. Health Service Executive (HSE). Read 26 October 2026.
  20. Euro foreign exchange reference rates. European Central Bank, 23 October 2026. Read 26 October 2026.