How Patient Transfer From the Sarpi Border to Trabzon Hospitals Works
How the Sarpi to Trabzon patient transfer works: who can use it, how to request it, where you are met, companions, wheelchair needs and delays.
MPGCARE’s Sarpi–Trabzon patient transfer takes you from the Sarpi border to your hospital in Trabzon. It is free for patients whose treatment is organised through MPGCARE. It runs on weekdays between 10:00 and 18:00 (Turkish time) and is planned in advance with our coordination team. One companion can travel with you, but a fee applies for the companion’s transfer.
The road from the Sarpi border to Trabzon is roughly 185–190 km and usually takes about three hours. Many patients from Georgia ask us how this part of the journey works before they decide to travel. This guide covers who can use the transfer, how to request it and what happens if your plans change.
Who Can Use The Patient Transfer
The free Sarpi–Trabzon patient transfer is for patients whose treatment is organised through MPGCARE. This confirmed condition comes from MPGCARE’s written information, October 2026.
In practice, this means:
- You have an appointment arranged by MPGCARE at one of our partner hospitals in Trabzon.
- The transfer is free for you as the patient.
- One companion can travel with you. A fee applies for the companion’s transfer.
If you are travelling for a hospital visit that MPGCARE did not arrange, the free transfer does not apply. You can still contact us to ask about your options.
If you have not booked yet, our guide on how to book an appointment at Medical Park and Liv Hospital explains the first steps.
How And When To Request It
You request the transfer through our coordination team, usually at the same time as your appointment is planned.
To plan your transfer, send our coordinators:
- Your appointment date at the hospital
- The number of people travelling, including your companion
- Your estimated arrival time at the Sarpi border
- Any special needs, such as limited mobility or a wheelchair
Our team then confirms the meeting point and pick-up time with you.
Transfer hours. The transfer runs on weekdays between 10:00 and 18:00, Turkish time. If you plan to arrive outside these hours or at the weekend, contact our team to discuss your options.
Time difference. Georgia is one hour ahead of Turkey. Georgia uses UTC+4 and Turkey uses UTC+3. If your coordinator gives you a pick-up time of 11:00, that is 12:00 in Batumi.
The easiest way to plan is to request your transfer together with your appointment, in one conversation with our Batumi team.
Where You Are Met At The Sarpi Border
You cross the Sarpi border yourself. Our transfer team meets you on the Turkish side once you have passed passport and customs control. Your coordinator confirms the exact meeting point and time before you travel.
Before you cross, make sure you have:
- Your passport or ID card. Georgian citizens can enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days with either document. This comes from the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, accessed 13 October 2026.
- Your appointment confirmation and your coordinator’s phone number.
- Prescriptions for any medicines you carry. Turkish customs accepts a prescription or doctor’s report for medicines brought for personal treatment.
The Sarpi border crossing has been open 24 hours a day since 1990, according to the Artvin Governorship. Waiting times can vary, so tell your coordinator if you expect to be delayed at the border.
Our guide on how to travel from Batumi to Trabzon for medical treatment explains the border crossing in more detail.
Which Points The Sarpi Trabzon Transfer Covers
The Sarpi–Trabzon transfer takes you from the Sarpi border directly to your hospital in Trabzon.
| Route | Approximate distance | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Sarpi border to Trabzon | About 185–190 km | About 3 hours |
The Sarpi Trabzon distance and travel time are approximate. They come from route calculators, accessed in October 2026. Traffic and weather can change them.
Hospitals in Trabzon. The transfer brings you to the MPGCARE partner hospital where your appointment is booked:
- Medical Park Karadeniz, in Trabzon city centre
- Medical Park Yıldızlı, in Akçaabat
Vehicles. Transfers use a private bus or a VIP minibus.
Return journey. Your return from Trabzon to the Sarpi border is also arranged by our coordination team.
If you fly instead. Airport-to-hospital transfers are also free for patients. They run from Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, Samsun, Trabzon and Ordu airports. Medical Park Karadeniz is about 10 minutes from Trabzon Airport.
If you are not sure which route suits you, our coordinators can compare the options with you.
Companions, Luggage And Wheelchair Needs
Companions. One companion can travel with each patient on the Sarpi–Trabzon transfer. The transfer is free for the patient, but a fee applies for the companion. Your companion also needs a valid passport or ID card to enter Turkey.
Wheelchair and limited mobility. If you use a wheelchair, have limited mobility or need special transport, tell our team in advance. We will assess what arrangement is possible for your journey.
Ambulance transfer. The standard patient transfer is not an ambulance service. MPGCARE has not confirmed ambulance transfers on the Batumi–Trabzon route. If your condition requires medical transport, discuss it with your coordinator before planning your trip.
The more our team knows about your needs before you travel, the smoother your journey will be.
Delays And Cancellations
If you are delayed or need to cancel, tell our coordination team as early as possible. This comes from MPGCARE’s written information, October 2026.
Common situations include:
- A long queue at the border. Message or call your coordinator with your expected arrival time.
- A change in your appointment date. Your transfer is rearranged together with your new appointment.
- Illness or an emergency before travel. Cancel through your coordinator, and they will help you plan a new date.
Save your coordinator’s number before you leave home. It is the fastest way to reach us if anything changes on the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the transfer from Sarpi to Trabzon free?
Yes, for patients whose treatment is organised through MPGCARE. A fee applies for a companion’s transfer.
What is the Sarpi Trabzon distance?
About 185–190 km by road. The drive usually takes about three hours, depending on traffic and weather.
Is there a Sarpi Trabzon bus?
Yes. Several bus companies run along the coastal road between the border area and Trabzon. Check current schedules and fares directly with them. Patients whose treatment is organised through MPGCARE can use our free transfer instead.
What are the transfer hours?
Weekdays, 10:00–18:00 Turkish time. For other times, contact our team.
Can I bring a companion?
Yes, one companion per patient. A fee applies for the companion’s transfer.
Can the transfer take a wheelchair user?
Tell our team about your needs in advance, and we will assess what arrangement is possible.
Is the return journey to the border also arranged?
Yes. Your return from Trabzon to the Sarpi border is arranged by our coordination team.
A planned transfer takes one of the biggest worries out of travelling for treatment. If you would like to know whether treatment in Trabzon is suitable for you, you can share your medical reports with our patient coordinators. They will arrange an evaluation with a specialist at one of our partner hospitals. Our guide on which documents you need to get a treatment offer explains what to send.
Our Batumi office is at Shavsheti Street N2, Floor 1, Office A, open 10:00–18:00. You can reach it at +995 591 989 952 or batumi@mpgcare.com. Our main line is +90 850 259 5553 by phone or WhatsApp. You can also contact us online.
