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Your Delhi Implant Trip: Where to Stay, Getting Around and Recovery Do's and Don'ts

Practical planning for implant treatment at Sterling in Vasant Vihar: distance from the airport, where to stay, getting around, food and recovery advice.

By the Sterling Dental Clinic teamPublished 28 September 2026Clinically reviewed by Dr. Tarun Kumar Giroti, MDS, Dental Council of India reg. A1730, on 6 October 2026

Arriving

The Sterling Dental Clinic is at 16-A, Palam Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi. From Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 3 it is about 12.6 km: roughly 15 minutes in free-flowing traffic and up to about 45 at busy times, or about ₹550–750 by taxi (Rome2Rio).

Where to stay

AreaDistance to SterlingGood for
Vasant ViharOn the doorstepWalking to appointments; quiet residential area
Vasant KunjAbout 3–5 km (Rome2Rio)Serviced apartments for longer stays
AerocityAbout 11 km (Rome2Rio); about 5 km from Terminal 3International hotels, close to the airport for early flights

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Getting around

  • App-based taxis are the simplest way to get to appointments.
  • Allow extra time at rush hour, especially for morning appointments.
  • After surgery, go straight back to your accommodation to rest.

Recovery do's and don'ts

DoDon't
Eat soft, cool or lukewarm food for the first daysChew hard or crunchy food on the implant side
Take medicines exactly as prescribedSmoke, or drink alcohol, while healing
Keep the area clean as instructed, gentlyRinse vigorously in the first 24 hours
Drink bottled water and restDo heavy exercise for the first few days
Use a cold compress for swelling as advisedBlow your nose hard after a sinus lift

Before you fly home

Keep at least 72 hours between implant surgery and your flight, ideally about a week, and longer after a sinus lift (flying after implant surgery). Collect your implant records before you leave.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sterling from Delhi airport?+

About 12–13 km from Terminal 3: roughly 15 to 45 minutes by road depending on traffic.

Where should I stay for dental treatment at Sterling?+

Vasant Vihar itself, nearby Vasant Kunj (about 3–5 km), or the Aerocity hotel district near the airport (about 11 km from the clinic).

What can I eat after dental implant surgery?+

Soft, cool or lukewarm foods for the first days, such as dal, khichdi, curd, soups and idli. Avoid hard, crunchy, very spicy or very hot food.

Sources

  1. Rome2Rio: IGI Airport Terminal 3 to Vasant Vihar (accessed 28 September 2026)
  2. Rome2Rio: Vasant Kunj to Vasant Vihar (accessed 28 September 2026)
  3. Rome2Rio: Delhi Aerocity to Vasant Vihar (accessed 28 September 2026)

This guide is general information, not a diagnosis or treatment plan. Whether implants suit you, and what they will cost, depends on a clinical examination and 3D scan. Prices are indicative and are confirmed in writing before any treatment.

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