Planning Your Trip

Everything from your first message to the flight home is arranged for you: the booking, your hotel in Lara, the airport transfers and every appointment at the clinic. The steps below show exactly what happens and when, so nothing on the trip comes as a surprise.

UK Smiles trip diagram: consultation in Leeds or online, about four hours in the air, then five nights in Antalya with the hotel in Lara and the clinic five minutes away

How it works

Five simple steps

Step 1
Online consultation

Send us photos or X-rays on WhatsApp. The dental team assesses them and you get a written treatment plan and price, with a call to talk it through if you want one.
Step 2
Book your flights

Choose flights to Antalya Airport (AYT) for the dates we agree, then fill in our short booking form and you are booked in. There is nothing to pay up front.
Step 3
Airport pick-up

Your driver waits by the "Welcome to Antalya" sign with your name on a board, and takes you straight to your hotel in Lara.
Step 4
Treatment

Three or four appointments across five nights, with a private transfer to and from the clinic for every one of them.
Step 5
Home

Picked up from the hotel about three hours before your flight and driven back to the airport, smiling.

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The practical bit

What to pack, and how you get around

Everything else is arranged for you. Your flights and these few things are the only parts you need to sort yourself.

Checklist

What to pack

Passport, valid for the trip

UK passport holders currently do not need a visa for short stays, but check gov.uk before you fly.
Your written treatment plan

Printed or on your phone. It is what the clinic works from and what you agreed to.
Bank card for the balance

The remaining balance is paid at the clinic. Cards are accepted.
Regular medication and a list of it

Bring enough for the trip, and the dentist will want the list at your first appointment.
Travel insurance

Your UK GHIC does not cover Turkey. A standard policy is enough.
Phone charger and a plug adaptor

Turkey uses the two-pin European plug, 220 volts.
Headphones and a playlist

Welcome in the chair, and useful for the quiet days between appointments.
Loose, comfortable clothes

The first appointment is the long one, three to four hours.
Sunglasses and a light layer

Antalya is warm most of the year and the clinic is air conditioned.

Getting around

Three places, two short drives

Your driver waits by the "Welcome to Antalya" sign with your name on a board. From then on you are driven everywhere: hotel, clinic and back to the airport on your last day.

Included in every package

Private VIP airport transfers, both ways
Hotel in Lara for the length of your treatment
Breakfast every morning
Transfers to and from the clinic for every appointment
English-speaking clinic team, and the UK team a message away

Getting started

Before you fly

Online consultation

Send a few photos or X-rays of your teeth to the dental team, ideally on WhatsApp so we can talk as we go. They assess them and you get a written treatment plan and price. Ask as many questions as you like, or book a call with one of our UK advisors to go through it properly.

Making your booking

Happy with the plan? Book flights to Antalya Airport (AYT) for the dates we agree, then fill in our short booking form and you are booked in. There is nothing to pay up front, and you pay for your treatment at the clinic in Turkey. See how booking works for the full picture. After that, it is simply a case of seeing you in Antalya, and we are a message away in the meantime.

Your week in Antalya

Five nights, one new smile

Veneers and crowns are done in a single trip. Three appointments, two days that are yours, and a smile to fly home with. This is the typical shape of the week; your plan confirms your exact dates.

Day 1

Land in Antalya

No appointment

Your driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel in Lara. Settle in, and we confirm your pick-up time for the morning.
Day 2

Design and preparation

3 to 4 hrs in clinic

The big day. Consultation with your senior dentist, X-rays and a 3D scan, then you choose your shape, shade and style together. Teeth are prepared under local anaesthetic and temporaries fitted, so you leave with a smile.
Day 3

Lab day, your day

Day off

The on-site lab designs and mills your new teeth from the scan. Nothing for you to do but enjoy Lara: beach, pool, old town.
Day 4

Trial fitting

About 2 hrs in clinic

Your new teeth go in so you can see them in your own mouth. Want them a touch shorter, squarer or whiter? They go back to the lab for adjustments. Nothing is fixed until you are 100% happy.
Day 5

Final fit

About 2 hrs in clinic

Your new smile day. Teeth are bonded permanently, your bite is checked and everything polished. You leave with your aftercare plan and your warranty paperwork.
Day 6

Fly home

Private transfer

Picked up from the hotel about three hours before your flight. The UK team checks in with you a few days after you land.

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A glimpse

See it for yourself

A short look at what your trip with UK Smiles is like, from the moment you arrive in Antalya to the time you spend with our team.

Watch What Happens When You're Back in the UK? Holly on aftercare and who to contact once you are home.

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In the clinic

Example Appointment Plan

Treatment plans differ from person to person, so your appointments may not match this exactly. It is here to give you an idea of how clinic days usually run. For every appointment a private car collects you from the hotel and drops you back afterwards.

Appointment 1

This appointment is usually the longest, so we recommend having a good breakfast before this one! Appointment 1 includes your secondary consultation with the clinic’s senior dentist, paperwork, X-rays, style, shape and shade choice, tooth preparation, potential root canal and temporary teeth impressions and manufacture.

With all that in mind, the day of your first appointment can be quite busy, and you can usually expect to spend 3-4 hours in the clinic on average, although this may vary.

Then two or three days away from the clinic while the lab works, to enjoy Lara.

Appointment 2 and 3

Please note, some patients may only require 3 appointments and others 4, generally, the middle appointment(s) will revolve around you and your new teeth.

Appointments 2-3 may involve a trial fit and check of your new teeth, where the dentists will check your new teeth carefully to make sure they are of exceptional quality and fit.

You will also have the opportunity to see your new teeth, in your mouth, to ensure they are suitable for you. You may decide that you would prefer some fine adjustments at this time, and this is never a problem. Any requests will be accommodated where doable.

Following checks, your new teeth are then sent back to the lab for potential fine adjustments and a final polish ready for your final fit.

Generally, these appointments are around 2 hours.

Final Appointment

Your new smile day! This appointment revolves around the final fit and cementing of your new teeth, and the dentists will again do some checks to make sure all is well before cementing them into place.

Generally, this appointment is around 2 hours.

Departure Day

A private car collects you from the hotel, usually three hours before your flight, so you can check in without rushing.

Private Facebook group

Travelling soon? Other patients are usually out there at the same time.

Patients often end up chatting in the hotel and at the clinic, and plenty stay friends afterwards. Our private Facebook group is where that starts: tips on what to pack, where to eat in Lara and what the week is really like, from people who have done it.

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Good to know

Planning your trip FAQs

How long do I need to stay in Antalya?

Most treatments are completed within 5 to 7 days, allowing time for your appointments as well as rest between them. Your exact stay depends on your treatment plan, which we confirm with you before you book.

Do I need a visa to visit Turkey?

UK citizens can currently visit Turkey for short stays without a visa. Always check the latest entry requirements on the UK government website before you travel, as rules can change.

What is included as standard?

Every package includes private VIP airport transfers, hotel accommodation for the length of your treatment, daily breakfast and transfers to and from the clinic for each appointment.

Can I bring someone with me?

Yes. You are very welcome to travel with a partner, friend or family member. Let us know in advance and we are happy to adjust your package to accommodate your travel companion for a small additional cost.

How do I pay for my treatment?

There is nothing to pay up front, so you can book with complete peace of mind. All you need to do is book your flights and fill in our booking form, and we’ll sort the rest. You pay for your treatment at the clinic in Turkey when it starts.

What happens if I need an adjustment after I get home?

Our UK-based team supports you after you return home. If you have any concerns about your new smile, contact us and we will advise on the best next steps.