

Istanbul welcomes hundreds of thousands of health tourists every year. From cosmetic surgery to dental treatment, from hair transplants to eye surgery, why is Istanbul chosen?

In recent years, Istanbul has become one of the world's most preferred health tourism hubs in many fields, especially cosmetic surgery, dental treatments, hair transplants and eye surgeries. Hundreds of thousands of patients from Europe, the Middle East and Gulf countries choose Istanbul for treatment every year.
Behind this preference lies not just affordable cost, but also an experienced medical staff, JCI accredited hospitals, and the ability to combine the treatment process with a comfortable travel experience.


Treatments of the same quality as in Europe and the US are typically offered in Istanbul at 50-70% lower cost. This price advantage comes without compromising quality standards, many private hospitals hold international JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation.
In addition, Istanbul's geographic location makes it reachable within a 3-4 hour flight from a wide region spanning from Europe to the Middle East, which also makes post treatment follow up visits practical.
Hair transplants (FUE technique), cosmetic surgery (rhinoplasty, liposuction), dental treatments (implants, zirconia crowns) and eye surgeries (LASIK/LASEK) are among the most in demand health tourism fields in Istanbul.
Clinics specialized in these fields, with international patient experience, offer patients not just treatment, but a complete 'health package' including accommodation, transfer and interpretation services.
Tip: The most important thing to clarify with the clinic before treatment is whether all costs (examination, procedure, follow up, medication) are included in the package.
Waiting in a taxi queue at the airport after a surgery or medical procedure, trying to find your way in a foreign city, this is an unnecessary source of stress and physical fatigue for a patient.
At this point, a planned and comfortable VIP transfer service from the airport to the hospital, and from the hospital to the hotel, becomes an integral part of the treatment process. Especially in the post surgery period, a smooth, calm vehicle ride also positively affects the recovery process.

Soliga Travel offers end to end comfortable transportation organization for guests coming for health tourism, from the airport to the hospital and through follow up appointments.
Planned, comfortable transfers between airport hospital hotel.
Smooth driving, quiet and air conditioned premium vehicles.
Communication available in English and Arabic for foreign patients.
A transfer schedule that can be planned around your follow up appointments.


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