Day versus night
| Day | Night / weekend | |
|---|---|---|
| Road | Shift and office traffic | Mostly clear |
| Admission | Clinics, ward office | Emergency department, on-call doctor |
| Tests | All units open | Urgent tests only |
| Pharmacy | Open everywhere | Duty pharmacy |
| Fee | Standard | A night or holiday rate may apply |
A night transfer makes sense for Istanbul journeys when the hospital admits at night, for inter-hospital referrals with a bed ready and for early flights. It does not for outpatient visits, planned tests, a return to an empty house or unsafe village roads.
Before setting off confirm the admitting doctor or ward, the entrance, who to call on arrival and the papers needed. At home, make sure stair lights work and someone is at the door. See Çorlu – Istanbul.