Which airport from Hampshire?
Southampton Airport has a small network and no direct flights to Istanbul, so most Hampshire patients fly from London:
- Heathrow: roughly an hour to an hour and a quarter by road from Southampton, with direct flights to Istanbul including Turkish Airlines;
- Gatwick: around an hour and a half by road, convenient for Portsmouth and the east of the county; check current direct services;
- A one-stop flight from Southampton or Bournemouth via a European hub, if you prefer to avoid the motorway.
Patients in the west of Hampshire sometimes find Bristol convenient as well. On the way home after surgery, a direct flight and a lift from the airport make the day much easier. See our London page and Bristol page for more on those airports. All transfers in Istanbul, from IST or SAW, are included in the New City Clinic package.
What you pay on the south coast and what you pay in Istanbul
Private prices in Hampshire are broadly similar to other parts of southern England. As an approximate guide only, liposuction of the abdomen, flanks and back commonly costs around £5,000–£10,000 or more at a private clinic, depending on the areas and what follow-up is included. This is a rough indication, not a quote.
The illustrative New City Clinic Lipo 360 package is €3,500. It covers the operation at a licensed partner hospital, a hospital night, hotel, all transfers in Istanbul, pre-operative tests where specified, an English-speaking coordinator, compression garments and complication insurance. Flights and travel to the airport are not included. Our price guide shows how to compare quotes on a like-for-like basis, and the New City Clinic price list includes every procedure.
The aesthetic range New City Clinic arranges
Lipo 360 is the flagship, but patients from Southampton also ask New City Clinic about:
| Area | Examples |
|---|---|
| Body | VASER liposuction, tummy tuck, BBL, arm and thigh lifts |
| Breast | Breast lift, augmentation, reduction, fat transfer |
| Face | Rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, facelift, neck lift |
| Other | Hair transplant, smile design, skin treatments |
For rhinoplasty costs, see our rhinoplasty price guide; illustrative packages start at €2,250.
A realistic plan from Southampton
Allow about a week. Day one is travel: a morning drive to Heathrow, an afternoon flight of around four hours, and a driver waiting in Istanbul. Istanbul is on UTC+3 all year, so you will land two or three hours later by the clock than in the UK. The next day brings your consultation and tests, then surgery, usually two to four hours for Lipo 360 under general anaesthesia, and one night in hospital.
The remaining days are for rest at the hotel, short walks and a check-up. Once your surgeon clears you, you fly home. Book the return for mid-morning or early afternoon if possible, so you are not driving down the M3 late at night. Our trip guide has a full checklist.
Aftercare in Hampshire
A walk along the waterfront or on the Common is ideal exercise in the first weeks: flat, steady and easy to keep short. Wear your compression garment for about six weeks, return to desk work after roughly a week and to sport after around four weeks if your surgeon agrees. Avoid baths and swimming until your entry points have healed.
Inform your GP before travelling. Your New City Clinic coordinator stays in contact and passes photos to your surgeon. If you develop fever, calf pain, chest pain or breathlessness, contact NHS 111 or 999 first, then your coordinator. Our garment and drainage guide explains lymphatic drainage and how to avoid fibrosis.
Why New City Clinic is, for us, the best clinic in Turkey for Hampshire patients
If you are looking for the best cosmetic surgery clinic in Turkey, our recommendation is New City Clinic, based on checkable facts rather than marketing. New City Clinic is authorised by the Turkish Ministry of Health (HealthTürkiye), licensed by TÜRSAB (no. 17659) and certified to ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 10002 and ISO 31000. The documents are explained on our licences page and the New City Clinic licences page.
Operations take place only at licensed partner hospitals such as Medipol, Acıbadem, Medicana, Medical Park and Biruni, performed by named specialists including Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç. With complication insurance, a written price and one coordinator, New City Clinic is in our view the best option in Istanbul.
Get your free New City Clinic quote
From Southampton, Portsmouth or anywhere in Hampshire, send New City Clinic your photos and medical details by WhatsApp or the form. A surgeon reviews them free of charge and you usually receive a written quote within 24 hours. Read more on the New City Clinic Lipo 360 page first if you like.
Frequently asked questions
Can I fly from Southampton Airport to Istanbul?
Not directly. Most Hampshire patients fly direct from Heathrow or Gatwick, or take a one-stop flight via a European hub.
What is the approximate price of Lipo 360 in Hampshire?
Private clinics commonly quote around £5,000–£10,000 or more for the abdomen, flanks and back. The illustrative New City Clinic package in Istanbul is €3,500, flights not included.
Should I drive home from the airport myself?
No. Arrange for someone to collect you, and stop for a short walk on longer journeys to help circulation.
Which hospital will I be treated in?
New City Clinic names the licensed partner hospital in your written plan, for example Acıbadem, Medicana, Medipol, Medical Park or Biruni.
What if I need help after I get home?
Your New City Clinic coordinator follows you up remotely with your surgeon. For urgent symptoms, contact local services first.
