Medical Repatriation from Australia to the UK
Affordable medical repatriation from Australia to the UK — with expert support every step of the way.
If a loved one falls ill or is injured while in Australia, SkyCare is here to help. We specialise in safe and compassionate medical repatriation to the UK — with a focus on cost-effective, clinically supported commercial medical escort services.
Flying privately from Australia to the UK via dedicated air ambulance is possible, but for most patients, it is not the only option — nor the most appropriate. Our medical escort service offers a more affordable, medically supervised solution for stable patients who can travel seated or with limited assistance.
From Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, or regional centres, we can arrange bedside-to-bedside medical repatriation. Our healthcare professionals — nurses, paramedics, or doctors — travel with the patient on a commercial flight, managing medication, mobility, and comfort throughout the journey.
Our team understands the complexity and stress involved in organising long-haul repatriation from Australia. We’ve supported patients returning from holidays, working holidays, expat stays, and long-term illness abroad.
Wherever you are in Australia — from Perth to Cairns — SkyCare can help bring you or your loved one safely back to the UK.
You do have other options for getting back to the UK after illness or injury abroad. Whatever your situation, we’ll help you choose the safest and most suitable way home.
How to Arrange an Air Ambulance from Australia to the UK
We make the booking process simple and stress-free:
- Request a Quote – Fill in our online form to receive a detailed air ambulance quote based on your specific needs.
- Provide Medical Information & Confirm Booking – Submit the necessary medical details and confirm your transport.
- Flight & Ground Transfer Arranged – We coordinate everything, including ambulance transport from most airports in Australia.
- Medical Repatriation to the UK – Our expert team provides continuous in-flight care, ensuring safe arrival at the destination hospital or home in the UK.
If you or a loved one requires urgent medical repatriation from Australia, our team is ready to help. Contact us today for expert advice and a personalised quote.
Comprehensive Bed-to-Bed Intensive Care Repatriation
SkyCare provides full bed-to-bed medical repatriation services, managing every step from hospital discharge or home collection in the Algarve to final arrival at a UK medical facility.
Our dedicated air ambulance flights operate as fully equipped intensive care units (ITU) in the air, staffed by critical care doctors, nurses, and paramedics. Patients receive continuous monitoring, advanced medical support, and the highest standards of care throughout the journey.
This service is ideal for patients who require urgent transfer, medical supervision, or are unable to travel commercially due to their condition.
Why Choose SkyCare?
- ✅ UK-registered and CQC-regulated repatriation provider
- ✅ Extensive experience with Australia to UK long-haul cases
- ✅ 24/7 support from a dedicated medical operations team
- ✅ Cost-effective medical escort alternative to air ambulance
- ✅ Fully managed bed-to-bed repatriation service
Wherever you are in Australia — from Perth to Cairns — SkyCare can help bring you or your loved one safely back to the UK.
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What our clients say.
If you are in the UK and looking for a medical repatriation company for your loved on, I could not recommend Skycare enough. I had an amazing experience dealing with Skycare on arranging medical repatriation for my Dad from London, United Kingdom all the way to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (12 hour long flight). From the first message I sent, Skycare responded fast and was very efficient on making sure all the forms and approvals were obtained quickly. Thank you so much to Craig for ensuring everything was smooth and Nurse Nav who was with my Dad during the journey back home.
Many thanks from myself and George. We were very impressed with the knowledge, care and professionalism shown from yourself and everyone involved and in particular we want to thank the medical team on the day, Lee and Tasha, for taking good care of James along the way. Please also forward our thanks to the pilots, Mark and Joe, for the smooth plane travel and landing and to Chris our ambulance driver for the considered driving all the way to Reading.
We are very happy now with the care he is receiving at Royal Berkshire Hospital and really pleased we were able to get him home safely with your excellent support and expertise from everyone involved.
Dear Craig & Ben,
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for sorting out our return home from Las Palmas today. My Dad was extremely nervous about the whole prospect of it all (as you probably picked up! 🙂 but it really was a seamless operation at every step of the way.
Mum is safely ensconced in Maidstone Hospital, and in good hands – not that she wasn’t before, but she is happy that she can communicate.
Pete McNair
From the very first point of contact to the final message confirming my parents had been safely repatriated to the UK, the service and care was second to none. The administration was straightforward, the quotation clear, and everything worked perfectly.
Repatriation from France to the UK is never simple, but during a pandemic, it’s even more complex. SkyCare handled all the COVID-19 testing, paperwork and ever-changing border rules — while also showing genuine care, comfort and professionalism.
They made two worried octogenarians feel at ease during a very frightening time — and reassured the whole family, right down to tracking the journey door to door. If you’re looking for medical repatriation to the UK, I can highly recommend BM Ambulance Group.
Shared by Chez Gourcilloux – March 2024
Cannot thank the team at BM Ambulance enough for getting my Dad home from Spain. Craig/Sarah/James/Emma & Danny were all absolutely amazing. It was a huge 24 hour journey and they made Mum & Dad feel comfortable and safe the entire way. I don’t think my Dad would have made it without your help. He’s still not in the best of health but at least we have him home. We definitely could not have done this without you. Thank you all involved. Amazing people offering a fantastic service. x
BM Ambulance Service helped my son get home after he fell ill in France. They were fantastic from the start to finish. I do hope we never have to go through this again but if you are unfortunate enough to need this, I would highly recommend.
I would have given more than 5 stars if I could have. A big thank you to Craig, Sarah and John for the safe delivery of our much loved mum, mother in law, Nan and great grandmother from Spain after suffering a stroke.
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