ETHEXPO Eurasia Tourism and Health Expo 2026

ETHEXPO, the Eurasia Tourism and Health Expo, takes place from 25 to 28 November 2026 at the Istanbul Expo Center (IFM) in Istanbul, Türkiye. The fair focuses on tourism and health tourism, including medical and alternative treatments. This guide is for travel agencies, health tourism facilitators and tour operators planning to visit or exhibit at ETHEXPO.

About ETHEXPO

ETHEXPO brings together hospitals and clinics, health tourism agencies, hotels, tour operators and destination bodies. The venue lists its sectors as tourism, health tourism, medical and alternative tourism, medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Visitor and exhibitor information is on the official ETHEXPO website.

Türkiye is a major destination for health tourism, with visitors travelling for treatment and recovery holidays. For agencies in the Gulf, North Africa, Central Asia and Europe, ETHEXPO is a way to meet Turkish health providers and plan combined treatment and leisure packages.

The fair runs at the same venue and on the same dates as the OIC Halal Expo and World Halal Summit, so visitors can see both events on one trip.

ETHEXPO 2026 dates and venue

The Istanbul Expo Center and the organiser list ETHEXPO 2026 from 25 to 28 November 2026, from Wednesday to Saturday. Check the official site for opening hours and any conference sessions.

The venue is the Istanbul Expo Center (IFM) in Yeşilköy, on the European side of Istanbul.

How to get to Istanbul for ETHEXPO

Istanbul has two main airports: Istanbul Airport (IST) on the European side, which has the widest range of international routes, and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) on the Asian side. Both have frequent links to the Gulf, North Africa, Europe and Asia.

The venue is reached by public transport, including Marmaray suburban rail, or by taxi from central Istanbul. Travellers should check the official entry requirements for Türkiye before booking.

Where to stay

Yeşilköy, Bakırköy and Ataköy are closest to the fair. Visitors who also want to inspect hospitals and hotels in central Istanbul may prefer Şişli, Beşiktaş or Taksim. Late November is usually calmer than the summer season, but book early near the venue.

A hotel near Marmaray or the metro reduces daily travel time.

Why travel agencies attend ETHEXPO 2026

Why agencies attend ETHEXPO: health tourism needs reliable partners, and the fair gathers hospitals, clinics, facilitators and hotels in one place. Agencies can compare services, ask about patient support and plan combined medical and leisure itineraries.

Register through the official site, list the treatments your clients ask about most, and arrange meetings before the show. Visit the Halal Expo on the same days if Muslim-friendly travel is part of your business.

Agencies can also use the trip to visit partner hospitals and clinics in Istanbul after the fair, which helps when advising clients on quality, communication and aftercare.

Frequently asked questions

When is ETHEXPO 2026?

The organiser lists ETHEXPO, the Eurasia Tourism and Health Expo, from 25 to 28 November 2026 at the Istanbul Expo Center (IFM). Check the official website for opening hours and the programme.

What is ETHEXPO about?

ETHEXPO focuses on tourism and health tourism, including medical and alternative treatments, medical devices and related services. It brings together providers, agencies, hotels and destination bodies.

Who should visit ETHEXPO?

Travel agencies, health tourism facilitators, tour operators and hotel buyers can all benefit. The fair helps agencies find health providers and partners for combined treatment and holiday packages.

Which airport should visitors use for ETHEXPO?

Istanbul Airport (IST) offers the most international flights. Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) on the Asian side is an alternative, depending on where visitors plan to stay.

Can visitors attend the Halal Expo on the same trip?

Yes. The OIC Halal Expo and World Halal Summit run on the same dates, 25 to 28 November 2026, at the Istanbul Expo Center, so visitors can see both events.

Travel agencies can book flights for travellers going to ETHEXPO in the QuickOTA B2B Panel and set their own markup.