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Choosing a city for treatment

The practical differences between Istanbul, Antalya, İzmir, Muğla and Ankara for a dental trip, and the checks that matter more than the city. We do not list or rank clinics.

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Short answer

The city matters less than the clinic. The same rules, authorisation and complaint routes apply across Türkiye. What changes is the journey: which airport, how far the clinic is from your hotel, and how easy a second trip will be.

Once enough patients have shared quotes, this page shows the middle quoted price by city.

What matters more than the city

  • The clinic's Ministry authorisation. See verify authorisation.
  • A written plan, tooth by tooth, with materials, brands and the full price. See questions to ask.
  • How you will get back for a second stage or a repair. A direct flight from your home airport makes this much easier.

City by city

Istanbul

Airports
Istanbul Airport (IST) on the European side and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) on the Asian side. The city is very large: ask the clinic for the door-to-door transfer time from your airport and hotel.
Health directorate
The Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate is the provincial office of the Ministry of Health, which oversees health facilities in the province.
Quoted prices
Figures appear here once at least ten quotes for a treatment in this city are in. Share your quote.

Antalya

Airports
Antalya Airport (AYT). Many resort areas are a long drive from the city, so check how far the hotel in a package is from the clinic.
Health directorate
The Antalya Provincial Health Directorate is the provincial office of the Ministry of Health, which oversees health facilities in the province.
Quoted prices
Figures appear here once at least ten quotes for a treatment in this city are in. Share your quote.

İzmir

Airports
İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB).
Health directorate
The İzmir Provincial Health Directorate is the provincial office of the Ministry of Health, which oversees health facilities in the province.
Quoted prices
Figures appear here once at least ten quotes for a treatment in this city are in. Share your quote.

Muğla (Bodrum, Fethiye, Marmaris)

Airports
Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) and Dalaman Airport (DLM). Towns in the province are far apart, so check which airport is nearest to the clinic.
Health directorate
The Muğla Provincial Health Directorate is the provincial office of the Ministry of Health, which oversees health facilities in the province.
Quoted prices
Figures appear here once at least ten quotes for a treatment in this city are in. Share your quote.

Ankara

Airports
Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB).
Health directorate
The Ankara Provincial Health Directorate is the provincial office of the Ministry of Health, which oversees health facilities in the province.
Quoted prices
Figures appear here once at least ten quotes for a treatment in this city are in. Share your quote.

Frequently asked questions

Is one city cheaper than another?

Only patient quotes can show that, and only once there are enough of them. The figures above appear for a city when at least ten quotes for a treatment are in. See how the price index works.

Why are other cities not listed?

These are the cities most often chosen by international patients and the ones on our quote form. The same checks apply anywhere in Türkiye.

Sources

All guides

39 guides, one honest site.

  1. 01Dental care in Türkiye
  2. 02Treatments
  3. 03Dental implants
  4. 04Full-arch implants
  5. 05Veneers
  6. 06Crowns and bridges
  7. 07Root canal treatment
  8. 08Braces and aligners
  9. 09Fillings
  10. 10Tooth removal
  11. 11Dentures
  12. 12Teeth whitening
  13. 13Gum treatment
  14. 14Sinus lift
  15. 15Sedation
  16. 16Patient rights
  17. 17Informed consent
  18. 18Dental records
  19. 19Making a complaint
  20. 20Guarantees
  21. 21Before treatment
  22. 22Questions to ask
  23. 23Verify authorisation
  24. 24Risks and safety
  25. 25Follow-up care
  26. 26Türkiye statistics
  27. 27Reading statistics
  28. 28Country regulation
  29. 29Official resources
  30. 30Glossary
  31. 31Travelling for treatment
  32. 32Costs at home
  33. 33How the price index works
  34. 34Choosing a city
  35. 35Complication insurance
  36. 36Treatment and a holiday
  37. 37From the UK
  38. 38From Ireland
  39. 39From Germany
Official channels

Where to verify, and where to complain.

Ministry of Health · Phone · 24/7

International Patient Support Unit and Call Center

Guidance, translation help and complaints for international patients. Reported as open 24/7 in six languages; confirm on the official portal.

+90 850 288 38 38
Portal

HealthTürkiye

Certified providers and facilitators. Check the clinic and any agency, and type the address yourself.

healthturkiye.gov.tr
Phone · domestic

SABİM

Ministry communication centre for health service enquiries and complaints.

Alo 184