Air Ambulance Service India and Worldwide, 24/7
Air ambulance service India and worldwide, 24 hours a day: Safe Fly Aviation arranges ICU air ambulance flights, airline stretchers and medical escorts across India and between India and the world, bed to bed, from our desk at IGI Airport, New Delhi.
An air ambulance service moves a patient by air with medical care from one hospital bed to another. As an air ambulance service India and worldwide, Safe Fly Aviation arranges private ICU air ambulance jets, stretchers on commercial flights and medical escorts within India and between India and the rest of the world, 24 hours a day, from IGI Airport, New Delhi. Within India, a private ICU air ambulance costs about ₹4.5 lakh to ₹22.5 lakh depending on the route, a stretcher on a commercial flight about ₹1.9 lakh to ₹5.95 lakh, and a medical escort in an airline seat about ₹1.55 lakh to ₹4 lakh. Each transfer is quoted in writing after the medical report is reviewed.
- What it is
- Three ways to travel
- Cost
- Within India
- International
- Aircraft
- How it works
- Request a quote
- Common questions
Air ambulance service India: what it covers
An air ambulance service moves a patient who cannot safely travel by road or as an ordinary passenger, with a medical team and equipment throughout. The service covers more than the flight: the ground ambulances at both ends, the doctor or nurse, the flight permits or airline clearance, and the bed at the receiving hospital.
Critical or unstable patients fly on a private aircraft fitted as an intensive care unit. Stable patients can often travel on a scheduled airline, lying on a stretcher or sitting with a doctor or nurse beside them, which costs much less. The patient’s condition decides which is safe; the time available and the price decide between the safe options.
More detail: what an air ambulance is and how it works.
Three ways to travel with medical care
Every air ambulance enquiry is assessed against all three. The patient’s condition decides which are possible.
Private ICU air ambulance
For critical or unstable patients. The aircraft flies to the patient’s schedule, with a doctor, a nurse or paramedic and intensive care equipment on board.
Commercial airline stretcher
For stable patients who must lie flat. A stretcher is fitted in the airline cabin and a doctor or nurse travels alongside. The airline must give medical clearance first.
Medical escort in an airline seat
For stable patients who can sit upright. A doctor or nurse travels in the next seat with oxygen and medicines, in business class on long flights with Bring You Home.
Air ambulance service India: cost
Budget ranges for the whole transfer, within India and between India and other countries.
| Way to travel | Within India | To or from India |
|---|---|---|
| Medical escort, airline seat | ₹1.55–4 lakh | ₹2.5–37.5 lakh |
| Commercial airline stretcher | ₹1.9–5.95 lakh | ₹3.75–50 lakh |
| Private ICU air ambulance | ₹4.5–22.5 lakh | ₹18 lakh–2.25 crore+ |
| Helicopter air ambulance | ₹2.25–10.5 lakh | Short legs only |
What changes the price
- Distance, and whether the route needs a fuel stop
- Aircraft type, or the airline fare for a stretcher or escort
- Medical team and equipment, such as a ventilator
- Ground ambulances at both ends
- Flight permits, night flying and how soon the flight must leave
Prices for each route: air ambulance cost by route.
Air ambulance service within India
Our air ambulance service India network links any two Indian cities with an airport, with ICU flights, airline stretchers and medical escorts, and helicopter legs for hill areas and short distances. A private air ambulance is typically arranged within 2 to 4 hours of the first call.
- Delhi NCR
- Mumbai
- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- Kolkata
- Hyderabad
- Pune
- Ahmedabad
- Kochi
- Guwahati
- Patna
- Srinagar
Types, cities and costs: air ambulance services in India.
International air ambulance to and from India
Each region has its own flights, visas and permits. These pages set out the routes, rates and documents for each.
Middle East
- Medical escort
- from ₹5 lakh
- Private ICU jet
- from ₹27 lakh
Europe and the UK
- Medical escort
- from ₹8.75 lakh
- Private ICU jet
- from ₹52.5 lakh
The Americas
- Medical escort
- from ₹18.75 lakh
- Private ICU jet
- from ₹1.05 crore
Central Asia
- Medical escort
- from ₹3.75 lakh
- Private ICU jet
- from ₹27 lakh
South and South-East Asia
- Medical escort
- from ₹2.5 lakh
- Private ICU jet
- from ₹18 lakh
All international routes
- Ways to travel
- Jet, stretcher, escort
Every step from hospital bed to hospital bed: international bed-to-bed guide.
Aircraft and medical equipment
The aircraft is matched to the distance, the patient’s condition and the airports at each end.
Photos show examples of each type. The aircraft for a transfer depends on the route and the operator available. Maximum range is the manufacturer’s figure; with a patient, a medical team and fuel reserves on board the practical range is shorter. Full figures: air ambulance aircraft.
On board an ICU flight
- A stretcher, a ventilator, monitoring, infusion pumps, a defibrillator and oxygen.
- A doctor and a nurse or paramedic, depending on the patient’s condition.
- A neonatal transport incubator or an isolation unit can be arranged on some aircraft, depending on the case and the operator.
- Helicopters for short legs, such as from a hill area or a hospital to an airport.
Bring You Home™
For patients who can sit upright, a doctor or critical-care nurse brings them home on a scheduled flight, from anywhere in the world.
- For patients who can sit upright and do not need a stretcher
- A physician or critical-care nurse beside the patient, door to door
- Business class on long flights, for space and privacy
- Available worldwide, for patients of every nationality
- Several patients can travel together in one mission
- Costs much less than a private air ambulance
Flying from the US, UK, Canada or Australia? See the medical escort flights to India routes guide.
How to book an air ambulance
Call and send the medical report
Call or WhatsApp the 24/7 desk with the patient’s location, destination and condition, and send the latest medical report.
Medical review and a written quote
Our team reviews the case with the treating doctor, sets out which ways to travel are medically suitable, and quotes each in writing.
Aircraft, team and permits
We book the aircraft or the airline stretcher, the medical team and the ground ambulances, obtain the permits or airline clearance, and confirm the hospital bed.
Flight and hospital handover
The medical team cares for the patient from bed to bed and hands over to the doctors at the receiving hospital. We keep the family informed throughout.
The air ambulance booking guide lists the documents needed at each stage.
Why Safe Fly Aviation
One team in New Delhi handles the medical, flight and paperwork sides of every air ambulance transfer.
All three options compared
We assess the private aircraft, the airline stretcher and the medical escort on clinical grounds, and tell you when the cheaper one is safe.
A team at IGI Airport, New Delhi
Our desk next to Terminal 1C arranges the hospitals, ground ambulances and paperwork in India, and answers at any hour.
Licensed operators
Flights are flown by licensed air ambulance operators and scheduled airlines. Safe Fly Aviation arranges the transfer and does not operate the aircraft itself.
Written quotes
Every option is priced in writing before you commit, for families, hospitals, insurers and assistance companies.
A desk at IGI Airport that answers at any hour
- 15+ yearsCoordinating patient transport
- 7,200+Aircraft in our global network
- 60+Countries covered
- 24/7Emergency response desk
Request an air ambulance quote
Send the patient’s location, destination and condition. We set out the workable options, with costs and timings. For an emergency, please call.
Call or WhatsApp the team
- Main line, 24/7 +91 98112 76859
- Calls and WhatsApp +91 78400 00473
- Calls and WhatsApp +91 98116 73015
- Emailinfo@safefly.aero
Our team is in New Delhi (UTC+5:30) and answers at any hour. You can send medical reports on WhatsApp or by email.
Safe Fly Aviation Services Pvt Ltd, 8/25 Mehram Nagar, Opp G+5 Building, Terminal 1C, IGI Airport, New Delhi 110037, India.
Air ambulance service India: common questions
What is an air ambulance service?
An air ambulance service moves a patient by air with medical care from one hospital bed to another. Critical patients fly on a private aircraft fitted as an intensive care unit; stable patients can travel on a scheduled airline on a stretcher or with a doctor or nurse in the next seat. The service also covers the ground ambulances, the permits and the receiving hospital.
How much does an air ambulance cost in India?
Within India, a private ICU air ambulance costs about ₹4.5 lakh to ₹22.5 lakh depending on the route, a stretcher on a commercial flight about ₹1.9 lakh to ₹5.95 lakh, and a medical escort in an airline seat about ₹1.55 lakh to ₹4 lakh. The price depends on the distance, the aircraft, the medical team and equipment, and how soon the flight must leave. These budget ranges were reviewed in October 2026, and each transfer is quoted in writing after the medical report is reviewed.
How much does an international air ambulance cost?
Between India and other countries, a private ICU jet costs about ₹27 lakh to ₹45 lakh for the UAE and about ₹1.05 crore to ₹2.25 crore or more for the United States. A medical escort on a scheduled flight starts at about ₹2.5 lakh on the shortest routes, such as Nepal and Bangladesh. Each transfer is quoted in writing.
How quickly can an air ambulance be arranged?
Within India, a private air ambulance is typically arranged within 2 to 4 hours of the first call. International flights usually depart within 6 to 12 hours, because flight permits have to be obtained first. A stretcher or escort on a commercial flight takes longer, because the airline must clear the patient, usually 48 to 72 hours before departure.
What medical equipment and team are on board?
An ICU air ambulance carries a stretcher, a ventilator, monitoring, infusion pumps, a defibrillator and oxygen. A doctor and a nurse or paramedic travel with the patient, chosen for the patient’s condition. A neonatal incubator or an isolation unit can be arranged on some aircraft.
Which cities and countries do you cover?
Every major Indian city, including Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune and Ahmedabad, and routes between India and the Middle East, Europe and the UK, the Americas, Africa, Australia, Russia and the Caucasus, Central Asia and South and South-East Asia.
What is the Bring You Home medical escort?
Bring You Home is for patients who can sit upright and do not need a stretcher but still need medical care on the way. A physician or critical-care nurse travels with the patient on a scheduled flight, in business class on long routes. It is available worldwide, for patients of any nationality, can cover several patients in one mission, and costs much less than a private air ambulance.
Does Safe Fly Aviation operate the aircraft?
No. Flights are flown by licensed air ambulance operators and scheduled airlines. Safe Fly Aviation arranges the transfer and gives families, hospitals and insurers one point of contact from the first call to the hospital handover.
Need an air ambulance now?
Call or WhatsApp with the patient’s location, destination and condition. We tell you which options are medically suitable and what each costs.
Also call or WhatsApp +91 78400 00473 or +91 98116 73015. Email info@safefly.aero.