Dental treatment in Istanbul for patients from Ukraine
There are no flights from Ukraine, so the journey goes through a neighbouring country. No visa is needed for Türkiye. Here are the routes and what to check before travelling.
Getting to Istanbul
Ukrainian airspace is closed and no reopening date has been announced. Most travellers go overland to a neighbouring country and fly from there.
AJet flies daily from Chișinău to Sabiha Gökçen (SAW). From Iași (Romania) AJet flies to SAW twice a week. From Poland, Turkish Airlines flies daily from Kraków, for example. Schedules change — check with the airline before booking.
The clinic is on the European side of Istanbul. It takes longer to get there from SAW than from Istanbul Airport (IST), so allow extra time.
Entering Türkiye
Ukrainian citizens do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days. Türkiye accepts the national ID card only for direct travel from Ukraine. With no direct flights, take an international passport valid for at least 150 days from the date of entry.
The National Bank of Ukraine limits spending and cash withdrawals abroad on hryvnia cards. Check the current limits with your bank before travelling.
What to check in advance
- Connections: allow enough time between the overland leg and the flight
- Your card’s limits abroad
- A written plan, quote and dates from the clinic — before you book
- How many hotel nights the package covers for your dates
- Whether airport pick-up is offered and how far the clinic is
Communication
Write to us in English or Russian. Two of the clinic’s dentists speak Russian, and an interpreter is included during treatment.
What the trip includes
Included with treatment
- Hotel with breakfastFor the patient and two companions
- Hotel–clinic transfersFor every clinic visit
- InterpreterDuring treatment; languages confirmed in advance
- 3D scans and X-raysAs prescribed by the dentist
- MedicationAs prescribed by the clinic
- Temporary prosthesisFor implant cases, when indicated
You pay separately
- Travel to IstanbulFlights or other transport
- The treatment itselfPer the clinic’s plan and quote
The clinic confirms the number of nights and room type in writing for your dates. Ask separately whether airport pick-up is offered.
Popular treatments
All treatments- All-on-4A fixed full arch on four implants
- All-on-6A fixed full arch on six implants
- Dental implantsReplacing one or several missing teeth
- Hollywood SmileA new smile: shape, shade and symmetry
- VeneersThin shells for the front of the teeth
- Crowns and bridgesCovering a damaged tooth or replacing a missing one
How it works
Enquiry
Name, country, phone and what concerns you. No X-rays needed.
Clinic contact
With your consent we pass your details to BM Turkiye. The clinic contacts you directly.
Plan and quote
A dentist reviews your X-rays and sends a plan, timeline and price. Ask for it in writing.
Travel
You book flights. The clinic books a package hotel and drives you to appointments.
Treatment
Treatment as planned, with an interpreter. Warranty documents in your hands.