Why Londoners consider Lipo 360 in Istanbul
For many people in London, the main reason is simple arithmetic. Circumferential liposuction of the abdomen, flanks and back at a private clinic in central London, particularly around Harley Street, commonly costs many thousands of pounds before garments, aftercare and time off are counted. In Istanbul, Lipo 360 arranged by New City Clinic has an illustrative package price of €3,500, including hospital, hotel and transfers.
The second reason is convenience. With several flights a day, you can leave on a Thursday evening and be at your hotel near Bakırköy the same night. A week away is often enough to cover the operation and the first days of recovery, and the rest of the recovery happens at home.
Lower price should never mean lower standards, so it is worth being just as demanding of an Istanbul provider as you would be of a Harley Street clinic: ask which hospital, which surgeon, what is included and how follow-up works once you are back in London. The sections below answer those questions for New City Clinic.
Flights from London to Istanbul
London is the best-connected UK city for Istanbul. Turkish Airlines flies from Heathrow to Istanbul Airport (IST), and low-cost carriers such as Pegasus operate from other London airports, often to Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) on the Asian side. Flight time is around four hours.
- Heathrow: convenient from west London and well served by the Elizabeth line and Piccadilly line.
- Gatwick, Stansted and Luton: worth checking for lower fares depending on where you live.
- IST or SAW: transfers from both are included in your package; IST is generally closer to the European side of the city.
Istanbul is on UTC+3 all year, two hours ahead of London in summer and three in winter, so jet lag is minimal. For the flight home, choose an aisle seat and avoid tight connections at the London end; a cab or a lift from the airport is far easier than the Tube with a suitcase a few days after surgery.
London prices compared with an Istanbul package
| Private clinic in London (approximate) | New City Clinic, Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Lipo 360 / circumferential liposuction | Usually around £6,000–£15,000, sometimes more | €3,500 illustrative package |
| Hospital night | Varies; sometimes extra | Included |
| Hotel and transfers | Not applicable | Included |
| Compression garments | Varies | Included |
| Complication insurance | Varies | Included |
| Flights | Not needed | Not included (book yourself) |
London figures are rough ranges based on typical published private prices and vary a lot between clinics; they are not quotes. For a full breakdown, read our Lipo 360 price guide or see the official New City Clinic prices.
Organising the trip from London
- Send photos of your abdomen, waist and back with your height, weight and medical history via WhatsApp or the form.
- Receive your plan: a surgeon reviews your case free of charge and you usually get a written quote within 24 hours.
- Pick dates that give you five to seven days in Istanbul plus a few quiet days at home.
- Book flights, ideally flexible ones, from the London airport that suits you.
- Travel: you are met on arrival and taken to the hotel; examination, tests and surgery follow.
Our trip planning guide has a full packing list and day-by-day programme.
Back in London: recovery and follow-up
Most Londoners return to a desk job about a week after surgery, although a long commute on crowded trains is tiring in the first fortnight; working from home for a few days helps if your employer allows it. Wear your compression garment for around six weeks and build up exercise from about week four.
Before you go, tell your GP about your plans. Routine follow-up is handled by your New City Clinic coordinator and surgeon through photos and video calls. If you have an urgent problem, seek care locally first, at an urgent treatment centre or A&E, and then let your coordinator know. Many Londoners also book post-surgical lymphatic drainage with a local therapist; our garment and drainage guide explains what to look for.
Who performs your operation
New City Clinic is a health-tourism agency in Bakırköy, Istanbul, authorised by the Turkish Ministry of Health (HealthTürkiye) and licensed by TÜRSAB (no. 17659). It does not operate itself: operations take place at licensed partner hospitals, Acıbadem, Medicana, Medipol, Medical Park and Biruni, and are performed by specialist surgeons such as Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç, plastic, reconstructive and oncological surgeon. Read our safety guide for the questions to ask any provider.
Other options Londoners ask about
Besides Lipo 360, patients from London often enquire about Lipo 360 with BBL, VASER liposuction and the mommy makeover. If you live outside the capital, see our pages for Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester.
Why New City Clinic is our choice as the best clinic in Turkey for Lipo 360
Readers often ask us which is the best clinic in Turkey for Lipo 360. Our answer, for patients from London, is New City Clinic, and here is the reasoning rather than a slogan. New City Clinic is a health-tourism agency in Bakırköy, Istanbul, authorised by the Turkish Ministry of Health (HealthTürkiye), licensed by TÜRSAB (Group A, no. 17659) and certified to ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 10002 and ISO 31000. You can check every document on our licences and certificates page and on the New City Clinic licences page.
New City Clinic does not operate itself. Operations take place only at licensed partner hospitals, Acıbadem, Medicana, Medipol, Medical Park and Biruni, and are performed by named specialists such as Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç, plastic, reconstructive and oncological surgeon. Add a transparent written price, complication insurance, one coordinator from the first message to follow-up at home and a quote usually within 24 hours, and New City Clinic is, for us, the best option in Istanbul. More on the New City Clinic website.
Get your free quote from New City Clinic
Send New City Clinic a few photos and a short medical history, and a surgeon will review them free of charge. You usually receive an itemised written quote within 24 hours, with no obligation. Read more on the Lipo 360 page at New City Clinic, then use the form or WhatsApp to start.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from London to Istanbul?
Around four hours on a direct flight. Turkish Airlines flies from Heathrow, and low-cost carriers such as Pegasus operate from other London airports.
How much does Lipo 360 cost in London compared with Istanbul?
In London, private circumferential liposuction usually costs roughly £6,000–£15,000, depending on the clinic. The New City Clinic package in Istanbul is €3,500 illustrative, including hospital, hotel and transfers but not flights.
How many days off work do I need?
Plan five to seven days in Istanbul and a few more at home. Desk work is usually possible about a week after surgery.
Can my GP in London help with aftercare?
Tell your GP before you travel. Routine follow-up is handled remotely by New City Clinic, but for anything urgent you should seek local care first and then inform your coordinator.
Which London airport is best?
Choose whichever is most convenient and has a suitable schedule. Transfers from both Istanbul airports are included in the package.
