Air Ambulance Cost in India: Route Price List

Four ways to fly a patient, and what each costs

The right option depends on the patient's condition, not only the budget. A treating doctor and our medical team decide together which is safe.

Prices are for transfers within India. A commercial stretcher and a private ICU aircraft do not offer the same level of care; the aircraft, equipment and flexibility differ.

Air ambulance cost by route within India

Indicative price ranges for the most requested routes, in either direction. Final price depends on the patient's condition, where the aircraft is based, equipment, medical crew, airport permissions and urgency.

Route not listed? Most Indian airports can be served. Call or WhatsApp for a quote. For the services behind these prices, see air ambulance services in India.

Helicopter air ambulance cost

Helicopters suit short distances and locations a fixed-wing aircraft cannot reach. Weather, daylight and landing permission decide whether a helicopter can fly.

International air ambulance cost, to and from India

Budget ranges for transfers between India and other countries, in either direction. Private jet prices vary most, because permits, crew duty limits and fuel stops differ on every mission.

How these transfers work: international air ambulance bed-to-bed guide. For patients who can sit upright: Bring You Home, a business-class medical escort.

What moves the price up or down

• Where the aircraft is basedThe aircraft often flies empty to reach the patient. That positioning flight is part of the price, which is why remote and North-East routes cost more.
• Distance and aircraft typeA turboprop suits shorter routes. Longer routes need a jet, which costs more per hour.
• Medical team and equipmentA critical-care doctor, an extra nurse, a ventilator or a neonatal incubator each add to the quote. ECMO and isolation transfers are priced case by case.
• Ground ambulancesQuoted as a separate line. A package covering both the departure and arrival ends typically costs ₹25,000 to ₹60,000.
• Urgency and permissionsNight operations, short-notice departures and special airport permissions can raise the cost.
• FuelAviation fuel is one of the largest costs of a medical flight. These ranges are reviewed when fuel prices move.

How to get an exact quote

Every transfer is medically assessed and quoted in writing before you confirm. Have these four things ready when you call.

1. Where the patient isHospital name, city and the treating doctor's contact.
2. Where they are goingDestination city and the receiving hospital, if decided.
3. Their conditionDiagnosis, latest medical summary, and whether they need oxygen or a ventilator.
4. WhenPreferred date, and whether the patient can sit, or must lie flat.

The full process is in the step-by-step booking guide.

Air ambulance cost: common questions