Flight times to Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST) receives most international flights; Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) on the Asian side is also served by low-cost airlines. Transfers from either airport are included in the package.
| From | Approx. direct flight |
|---|---|
| London | 4 hours |
| Manchester / Birmingham | 4 h 15 min |
| Edinburgh / Glasgow | 4 h 30 min |
| Dublin | 4 h 15 min |
| New York | 10 hours |
| Toronto | 10 h 30 min |
How long to stay
Plan 7–10 days from Europe. From North America, where the flight is longer, many patients stay 10–14 days for extra safety before the long-haul flight.
Aftercare at home
Tell your GP or family doctor before you travel. After you return, your surgeon follows you by photos and video calls. All reports, the operation summary and any implant card are provided in English.
Insurance and documents
UK, Irish and US citizens can usually enter Turkey for short stays without a visa or with an e-visa, depending on nationality; check the current rules before booking. Standard travel insurance often excludes planned surgery, which is why complication insurance is included in the package.
New City Clinic
Why patients choose New City Clinic
New City Clinic is an Istanbul health-tourism company authorised by the Turkish Ministry of Health. Every part of your mommy makeover, from the first photo review to the last check-up, is organised by one accountable team.
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Ministry of Health authorisation
New City Clinic holds the Health Tourism Authorisation Certificate of the Turkish Ministry of Health and is registered with HealthTürkiye.
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Licensed partner hospitals
Surgery takes place at Acıbadem, Medicana, Medipol, Medical Park or Biruni University Hospital, named in your plan before you travel.
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A named plastic surgeon
Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç, plastic, oncology and reconstructive surgeon, plans and performs your operation and you meet him before surgery.
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Certified processes
TÜRSAB licence No. 17659 and ISO 9001, ISO 10002, ISO 27001 and ISO 31000 certificates cover travel, quality, complaints, data security and risk.
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Complication insurance and a written contract
Every New City Clinic package includes complication insurance; the contract and informed consent are prepared by the clinic’s legal department.
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All-inclusive, in writing
Hospital, hotel, transfers, coordinator, interpreter and compression garments in one written, itemised quote, usually within 24 hours.
Questions about this topic
Do the staff speak English?
Yes. Your coordinator, the surgeon and the hospital team communicate in English.
What if I need help after I return?
Your coordinator stays in touch by WhatsApp, and your surgeon reviews photos and arranges further advice if needed.
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Get your personal plan and price
Send a few photos and your questions. The surgeon’s assessment is free and your written quote usually arrives within 24 hours.
- Free assessment by the surgeon
- Package with hotel, transfers and interpreter
- Compression garments and complication insurance included
- One coordinator from start to finish
Ministry of Health authorised health-tourism agency · licensed hospitals · transparent written prices.
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