Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) cost in Saudi Arabia (2026)
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) in Saudi Arabia costs $4,550 to $11,500. That is the range across 8 hospital prices in our database; the typical price is $7,850. Your exact price depends on the hospital, room and implant.
- 1 nights in hospital
- 14 days to full recovery
- 8 hospital prices
- 10 days visa processing
- 92% reported success rate
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Based on 8 hospital prices in Saudi Arabia.
Best hospitals for Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) in Saudi Arabia
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- All-in trip budget: treatment, stay, food, visa
- Day-by-day timeline and recovery milestones
- Visa summary, preparation checklist and questions to ask
- Treatment (typical listed price) 74% $7,850
- Accommodation 14% $1,450
- Food 8% $850
- Local transport 2% $250
- Visa fees 2% $250
- Estimated total$10,600
Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026
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Saudi Arabia vs other countries
Typical hospital price per country, from 72 price records in the Medcasts database.
What a hospital quote usually includes
- Surgeon, anaesthesia and operating room
- About 1 nights in hospital, with nursing care
- Routine tests and medicines during the stay
- Free Medcasts coordinator, visa letter help and airport pickup arrangements
- Not included: flights and hotel after discharge
Every quote we send lists what is and isn't included, line by line.
Your recovery plan
- Days 1–3Nasal blockage, blood-stained discharge and facial pressure; rest with head raised.
- Week 1First review with cleaning; start gentle saline rinses and avoid blowing your nose.
- Weeks 2–4Congestion eases, smell may begin to recover; return to work and normal activity.
- Months 2–3Sinuses heal fully and symptoms are reassessed.
Medical visa for Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's Medical Visa is issued through the Ministry of Health's referral system, often coordinated between hospitals in source countries and destination hospitals in Riyadh, Jeddah, or Dammam. Processing is slower than neighbouring Gulf states — budget 7-14 working days. For faster access, the new Saudi e-Visa (where eligible) accommodates short…
- 1Choose your hospital from your quotes
- 2We help you get the hospital's invitation letter
- 3Apply with your passport, photo and the letter
- 4Fly. Your coordinator arranges airport pickup
Visa processing time by destination
We send the hospital invitation letter within 24 hours of your decision. Check your visa
About Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery opens blocked sinus drainage pathways using a thin camera through the nose. It is for chronic sinusitis or nasal polyps that persist despite medical treatment.
Under general anaesthesia, the surgeon passes a rigid endoscope and small instruments through the nostrils, so there is no facial cut. Thin bony partitions and diseased tissue are removed to enlarge the sinus openings and allow drainage and delivery of nasal sprays. Image-guidance may be used for accuracy. The extent of surgery depends on which sinuses are affected, and it often takes one to three hours.
Usually a good fit if
- Chronic sinusitis that persists despite long courses of medicine and sprays.
- Nasal polyps causing blockage and loss of smell.
- Recurrent acute sinusitis with confirmed blockage on CT.
- Fungal sinus disease, mucoceles or complications needing drainage.
May need to wait if
- No CT evidence of sinus disease.
- Uncontrolled bleeding disorders or blood thinners not reviewed by your doctor.
- Unmanaged allergy or asthma that could limit recovery.
- Active severe infection needing treatment first.
How to prepare
- Bring your sinus CT scan and treatment history; the surgeon uses this for planning.
- Tell the team about aspirin or NSAID sensitivity, asthma, blood thinners and allergies; changes are on your doctor's instruction.
- Follow fasting instructions for general anaesthesia and stock saline rinse supplies.
- Plan to avoid flying until your surgeon clears you, usually after the first review.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Which sinuses do you plan to open and why?
- Will you also correct the septum or reduce the turbinates?
- Do you use image guidance, and how do you protect the eye and brain area?
- How will I be cared for after surgery, including nasal cleaning visits?
- What medical treatment will I need to continue at home?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- Surgery is planned without a CT scan.
- No discussion of alternative treatment or risks to the eye region.
- No post-operative endoscopic cleaning is planned.
- The result is described as a permanent cure.
Questions about Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) in Saudi Arabia
How much does Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) cost in Saudi Arabia in 2026?
Between $4,550 and $11,500 at most hospitals, with a typical price of $7,850. This is based on 8 hospital prices in Saudi Arabia in our database. Your final price depends on the hospital, room type and implant; we send written quotes that list what is included.
Is Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) cheaper in Saudi Arabia than in other countries?
Saudi Arabia ranks 6 of 9 destinations we compare for this procedure. The lowest typical price is in India at about $3,878.
How long do I need to stay in Saudi Arabia?
Most patients spend about 1 nights in hospital. Full recovery takes about 14 days; your surgeon will tell you when you are fit to fly home.
How long does a medical visa for Saudi Arabia take?
Medical Visa (via MoH referral) or Visitor Visa: processing takes about 10 days and the visa is valid for 60 days. We help with the hospital invitation letter.
Is FESS painful?
Pain is usually mild to moderate, more like pressure and blockage. Pain relief and saline rinses help.
Will I get my sense of smell back?
Smell often improves, especially with polyps, but this varies and ongoing medical treatment may be needed.
Will the sinusitis return?
Chronic sinus disease can come back because inflammation or allergy may continue. Following up and using rinses and sprays lowers this risk.