IVF Cost in Turkey vs. Europe, US, UK, and Canada

IVF costs vary widely from country to country, and from patient to patient. This page explains why many patients choose Turkey for both quality and cost, what affects the cost of treatment, and how to get a personal quote.

Turkey: Quality Care at a Lower Cost

IVF in Turkey generally costs much less than in Western Europe, the United States, the United Kingdom or Canada, because of lower operating costs and a competitive healthcare market. A lower cost does not mean less care:

• Modern treatment: At Dr. Mehmet Koç's office in Istanbul, patients have access to techniques such as ICSI, Piezo-ICSI, PICSI, EmbryoGlue and genetic testing of embryos.
• Experience with international patients: We have treated patients from over 70 countries, and our office is authorized by the Turkish Ministry of Health to treat international patients.
• Personal care: Dr. Koç plans and follows each treatment himself.
• Easy to reach: Istanbul has two international airports, with direct flights from Europe, the Middle East, the United States and Canada, and from many countries in Asia and Africa.

Why We Do Not Publish Prices

Turkish law does not allow us to publish the cost of detailed treatments online. That is why we give each patient a personal quote, based on the treatment they need. It is free and there is no obligation.

What Affects the Cost of IVF

No two treatment plans are the same, so the cost depends on what you need. The main factors are:

• Tests before treatment: Which blood tests, scans and semen tests you still need, and which recent results you can bring from home.
• Medication: The type and dose of the stimulation medicines, which depend on your age, your ovarian reserve and how your body responds.
• Fertilization method: Conventional IVF or ICSI, and techniques such as Piezo-ICSI or IMSI when they are needed.
• Laboratory options: Growing embryos to day 5 or 6 (blastocyst), embryo glue, or genetic testing of embryos (PGT).
• Freezing and storage: Freezing embryos, eggs or sperm, how long they are stored, and a frozen embryo transfer later.
• Male treatment: Surgical sperm retrieval such as micro-TESE for men with azoospermia.
• Your own travel: Flights, accommodation and the number of days you stay in Istanbul.

Questions to Ask About Any IVF Quote

When you compare quotes from different providers or countries, ask the same questions each time, so you compare like with like:

• Which consultations, tests and scans are included?
• Are the medicines included, or paid separately?
• Is ICSI included, and which laboratory techniques cost extra?
• Are embryo freezing and the first year of storage included? What does a later frozen embryo transfer cost?
• What happens to the cost if the cycle has to be stopped or changed?
• Are there any costs that are not in the quote?

How Other Countries Compare

Europe

In Western Europe, countries such as Germany, France and Spain have higher costs, due to strict regulation and higher labor costs. Costs and rules differ a lot between European countries, so compare carefully what each quote includes.

United States

IVF costs in the United States are among the highest in the world. Medication is usually extra, insurance coverage varies, and many patients pay out of pocket.

United Kingdom

The National Health Service (NHS) offers IVF, but eligibility rules and waiting times lead some patients to choose private care. Private costs are similar to Western Europe, with extra charges for medication and for techniques such as genetic testing or egg freezing.

Canada

Waiting times for publicly funded treatment lead many patients to choose private care. Costs are generally lower than in the US but higher than in Turkey, and vary by province.

What to Consider Beyond Cost

• Quality of care: Check that the provider follows international standards and has a proven track record.
• Results: Ask about results for patients of your age or with similar fertility problems.
• Laws: Learn each country's rules on embryo transfer limits, donor eggs or sperm (not permitted in Turkey), and genetic testing.
• Travel: Think about how easy the trip is, visa requirements and language.

Get Your Personal Quote

1. Get in touch on WhatsApp or through our contact form.
2. Share your details: We collect your test results, reports from any earlier treatment, and the details of your situation.
3. Receive your plan: We prepare a personal treatment plan for you, with a quote for that plan.

You can also read IVF in Turkey, Step by Step to see what each stage of treatment involves.