Dublin Airport to Istanbul Airport
~4 hours
Turkish Airlines and others — typical 3–4 night laser trips.
- Flight time ~4 hours
- Frequency Multiple daily departures
- Entry Irish citizens travel on Irish passport. Same EU-style entry rules as other EU nationals for Turkey tourist stays.
- Typical stay 3–5 nights for laser
Dublin Airport — your departure airport
Most Irish patients fly from Dublin Airport (DUB). Share your confirmed flight numbers with IPC — meet-and-greet is coordinated at IST or SAW arrivals.
- Istanbul Airport (IST) — primary hub; most international services land here
- Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) — some routes; IPC transfers included either way
Planning
Booking tips
- Arrive at least one full day before assessment
- Book flexible return until surgeon confirms fly-home clearance
- Travel insurance covering elective surgery abroad is strongly recommended
- Share flight numbers with IPC when dates are confirmed
Included
Airport meet
IPC coordinates meet-and-greet at arrivals and transfer to your partner hotel — included in your package after confirmation.
Family
Companion travel
Dual-occupancy hotel rooms available. Companions wait at the hospital campus — not in the laser suite. Companion guide →
Sample itinerary
Typical laser pathway for Irish patients — exact days confirmed by your surgeon after assessment. See stay length guide →
Day 0
Fly to Istanbul
Evening arrival from Dublin. IPC meet. Hotel check-in.
Day 1
Assessment
Full eye exam and surgeon consultation at JCI eye centre.
Day 2
Surgery
LASIK or SMILE AM. Post-op check PM.
Day 3
Fly home
Morning clearance. Return to Ireland with discharge letter.
You arrange
- Return flights Ireland ↔ Istanbul
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Personal spending
- Any local Irish optometrist follow-up
IPC arranges after confirmation
- Hospital screening and surgery appointments
- Partner hotel — nights matched to procedure
- Airport meet-and-greet and VIP transfers
- Post-op medication and 3-month video aftercare
Common questions
Does IPC meet me at arrivals?
Yes — once flights are confirmed, IPC coordinates meet-and-greet at IST or SAW.
Can I extend my stay for tourism?
Yes, after surgeon clearance. IPC can advise on timing relative to post-op checks.