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Travelling to Istanbul for a Hair Transplant: Practical Guide
Flights, hotels near Levent, Beşiktaş, how long to stay, what to pack, and a simple day-by-day plan for international patients.
2 June 2026 · 7 min read
Most international patients fly into Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen (SAW). Plan 1–2 nights for a standard FUE session plus one post-op check.
Suggested schedule
- Day 0: Arrive, rest, optional pre-op bloods if required
- Day 1: Procedure (typically 6–8 hours under local anaesthesia)
- Day 2: Post-op check, first wash demonstration
- Day 3: Fly home with written instructions
Levent, Beşiktaş location
Our clinic is at Çarşı Cd. No:1 /A, Levent, Beşiktaş, Beşiktaş — a central Istanbul district with hotels, restaurants, and easy airport transfers. Standard packages include 2 nights hotel.
What to pack
- Button-down shirts (not tight pullovers post-op)
- Prescribed medications if pre-arranged
- Neck pillow for elevated sleeping
- Sunglasses for mild swelling days
- Phone with WhatsApp for coordinator contact
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