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Medical Tourism in Ankara
Turkey's capital — modern facilities, lower costs, and leading bariatric specialists.
Clinics
35+ verified
Flight time
4–5 hours from UK/Germany
Best for
Bariatric Surgery, Orthopaedics
Why Ankara for Medical Tourism?
Ankara is Turkey's capital city and home to some of the country's finest medical institutions, including Hacettepe University Hospital — consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Less touristy than Istanbul, Ankara offers a more focused, clinical experience at prices typically 10-20% lower than the capital. It is particularly renowned for bariatric surgery, oncology, and orthopaedics.
Key Highlights
Hacettepe University — top-ranked hospital in Turkey
Prices 10-20% lower than Istanbul
Leading destination for bariatric and metabolic surgery
Less tourist traffic — more focused medical environment
Excellent domestic connections from Istanbul
Top Treatments in Ankara
Bariatric SurgeryOrthopaedicsOncologyHair TransplantDental
Best Areas to Stay
Çankaya
The diplomatic and medical hub of Ankara — home to most international clinics.
Kızılay
Central district, excellent hotel options, well connected by metro.
Verified Clinics in Ankara
Güven Hastanesi
Established 1953Çankaya, Ankara
From
€3,500
4.4(3,100 reviews)
Turkish Ministry of HealthISO 9001
Bayındır Hastanesi
Multi-SpecialtySöğütözü, Ankara
From
€2,500
4.3(2,400 reviews)
Turkish Ministry of HealthISO 9001
Civas & Akpınar Hair Transplant
ISHRS SurgeonÇankaya, Ankara
From
€1,500
4.5(96 reviews)
Turkish Ministry of HealthISHRS MemberIAHRS Member
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Ankara from Istanbul?
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus operate frequent 1-hour flights between Istanbul and Ankara from €30. The high-speed train (YHT) takes 4 hours and is a comfortable alternative.
Is Ankara better than Istanbul for bariatric surgery?
For bariatric surgery specifically, Ankara has highly specialised centres including JCI-accredited facilities with dedicated international patient coordinators. Prices can be marginally lower, and the pace is quieter.
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Flight time
4–5 hours from UK/Germany
Direct flights from
London Stansted, Frankfurt, Vienna, Amsterdam
Language
Turkish (English spoken in major hospital international departments)
Timezone
UTC+3
Best time to visit
Year-round (continental climate — cold winters, hot summers)