In recent years, Türkiye has rapidly emerged as a global hub for health tourism, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world seeking affordable, high-quality medical care — and Antalya is playing a major role in this transformation.

🇹🇷 Why Türkiye?

According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) and the Ministry of Health, Türkiye hosted over 1.4 million health tourists in 2023, generating more than $2.3 billion USD in revenue. This figure is expected to exceed 1.8 million visitors by the end of 2025, as global awareness of Türkiye’s medical expertise and infrastructure continues to grow.

Key advantages include:

• World-class hospitals accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI)

• Highly qualified medical staff trained both in Türkiye and abroad

• Significantly lower costs compared to the U.S. and EU countries — often 50–70% cheaper

• Minimal waiting times for surgery or treatment

• A combination of treatment and tourism in scenic locations like Antalya, Istanbul, and Izmir

🏥 What Are They Coming For?

Türkiye offers a wide range of health services, but the top segments include:

These procedures are performed in state-of-the-art private clinics and university hospitals, many of which cater specifically to foreign patients with multilingual staff and concierge services.

🌞 Why Antalya?

While Istanbul leads in total numbers, Antalya is quickly becoming the health tourism capital of the Mediterranean.

In 2023 alone:

• Antalya welcomed over 350,000 health tourists, a 20% increase from 2022

• Most visitors came from Germany, the UK, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Gulf countries

• Dental care, cosmetic surgery, and thermal spa treatments are the top services sought in the region

Antalya’s appeal lies in its unique combination of:

• Internationally accredited clinics and hospitals

• Direct flights from over 80 countries

• Coastal resorts ideal for recovery

• Medical hotels offering all-inclusive post-operative care in 5-star comfort

💼 A Government-Backed Industry

Türkiye’s government strongly supports the sector through:

• Tax incentives for medical tourism companies

• New regulations for patient rights and service quality

• Investment in Health Free Zones, including one being planned for Antalya

The target? $20 billion in annual revenue from health tourism by 2030.

✈️ The Future of Wellness Travel

As global demand for affordable, accessible, and high-quality medical care increases, Türkiye — and especially Antalya — stands at the crossroads of healthcare and tourism. Whether it’s a dental crown, a nose job, or a rejuvenating spa treatment, patients are not just coming for a procedure — they’re coming for an experience.

And with Antalya’s golden beaches, ancient heritage, and advanced medical facilities, it’s the perfect destination to heal, relax, and rediscover life.