Air Ambulance, Medevac & Medical Repatriation from Australia and the UK
Urgent medical flights, medevac (medivac) and air ambulance services from Canberra and the UK
Medevac & Medical Repatriation Services from Australia
SkyCare provides urgent medical evacuation from Australia to the UK, with most air ambulance flights departing from Sydney Airport (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), or Brisbane (BNE). We support private air ambulance repatriation, commercial medical escort flights, and international stretcher transfers on scheduled airlines.
Our 24/7 team works with British expats, long-term travellers, insurers, and families to arrange repatriation from across Australia — including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. We also support regional retrievals from Cairns, Darwin, Hobart, and remote areas when required.
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Whether your loved one is in hospital, a private clinic, or recovering at home or in a hotel, SkyCare arranges safe medical repatriation within 24 to 48 hours. We handle everything — from ICU-level air ambulance flights and nurse-escorted journeys to clearances, medical records, and hospital coordination.
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Private Air Ambulance & Medical Transport to and from Australia and the UK
SkyCare provides rapid-response medical transport between Australia and the UK — including private air ambulance flights, urgent medevac transfers, and medically escorted commercial flights. Whether the patient is recovering in a hospital, rehabilitation centre, aged care facility, or hotel, our experienced team coordinates the entire journey from bedside to destination. Trusted by families, private hospitals, and global insurers, we deliver safe, long-distance medical repatriation across Australia — including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra.
Private Air Ambulance from Australia
SkyCare arranges urgent air ambulance repatriation between Australia and the UK, providing fast, medically supervised transport for patients who are critically ill or recovering after surgery or trauma. Whether the patient is in a public hospital, private clinic, care facility, or hotel, our ICU-equipped aircraft and experienced British medical crews deliver safe, bedside-to-bedside care.
We offer both private medevac flights and medical repatriation services for stable and critical patients alike. Our operations cover all major Australian cities — including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and surrounding regions. Every detail is managed: medical clearances, airfield permissions, and hospital coordination at both ends.
SkyCare’s global medical network and 24/7 UK operations team ensure that patients and families receive expert support, transparent updates, and compassionate care at every stage.
Private Medical Escort from Australia
For stable patients travelling between Australia and the UK, our commercial medical escort service offers a safe and cost-effective alternative to a private air ambulance. A SkyCare nurse, paramedic, or doctor accompanies the patient throughout the flight, providing medical supervision and peace of mind.
We coordinate departures from major Australian international airports, working directly with airlines, airport staff, and receiving hospitals to ensure a smooth journey. This service is ideal for patients being repatriated from Australia to the UK after illness, surgery, or medical treatment abroad — and for those travelling to Australia who require medical assistance in-flight. SkyCare handles all logistics, from medical clearances to onboard equipment, making international medical travel straightforward and stress-free.
How to Arrange a Medevac or Air Ambulance to or from Australia and the UK
- Request a Personalised Quote: Use our secure online form to receive a tailored quote based on your location in Australia, the patient’s condition, and the urgency of the transfer.
- Confirm Medical Details & Booking: Review and approve the quote, upload the patient’s medical documents, and complete payment to confirm your repatriation plan.
- Complete Journey Coordination: We handle every detail — from ground transport and medical clearances to aircraft logistics and coordination with receiving hospitals in the UK.
- Safe Repatriation: Our medical team provides continuous care throughout the journey — ensuring a smooth, bedside-to-bedside transfer from Australia to your chosen destination in the UK.
Comprehensive Bed-to-Bed Intensive Care Repatriation
- 24/7 Rapid Response: Immediate medical repatriation from Australia to the UK, with same-day flight planning available for urgent cases.
- Dedicated Air Ambulance Fleet: ICU-equipped aircraft available for emergency medevac, intensive care transfers, and stable long-distance medical flights — all with UK-based clinical oversight.
- Expert Medical Team: Each mission is staffed by experienced doctors, critical care nurses, or paramedics — ready to manage everything from post-operative recovery to cardiac cases and trauma care.
- Bedside-to-Bedside Coordination: We handle the entire journey — from hospitals, private clinics, or homes in Australia to seamless handover at your UK destination.
- Trusted Worldwide: SkyCare is relied upon by families, global insurers, NHS trusts, and international assistance providers for safe, discreet medical repatriation.
Common Questions – Medical Repatriation Between Australia and the UK
SkyCare can typically arrange air ambulance repatriation from Australia to the UK within 24 to 48 hours, depending on the patient’s condition, medical clearance, and aircraft availability. Flight times from Australia to the UK range from 18 to 24 hours with fuel stops and crew changes, and most missions are coordinated to ensure a seamless, same-day departure once confirmed.
We support British citizens, expats, long-stay visitors, and retirees needing urgent return from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra. Whether the patient is in a hospital, private clinic, aged care facility, or hotel, our medical teams ensure a safe, fully coordinated transfer back to the UK.
Wherever your loved one is located in Australia, SkyCare will arrange a secure, medically supervised return to the UK or another international destination — with bedside-to-bedside care and full clinical oversight throughout the mission.
If your loved one is hospitalised in Australia — especially far from family support — it’s often best to bring them home as soon as they’re medically stable. This is particularly important after surgery, serious illness, or trauma, where continuity of care in the UK can support recovery.
Once hospital discharge is possible, repatriation planning can begin. To understand the timing, read our guide on flying after surgery.
If the patient is insured, the first step is always to contact the insurance provider. However, many families choose to self-fund repatriation to avoid delays. SkyCare can often arrange a dedicated air ambulance within 24 to 48 hours.
Please note: when booking privately, full payment is required in advance. In some cases, you may be able to reclaim costs from your insurer afterward. Our team can assist with documentation to support your claim.
Commercial medical escort flights are also available from cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, though these may require additional coordination for airline approval and equipment layout.
What Factors Influence the Cost?
The cost of an air ambulance from Australia to the UK depends on multiple factors — including the patient’s condition, medical staffing requirements, departure location, and aircraft availability.
As a guide, prices for a dedicated long-haul air ambulance to London typically start from around £120,000. This base cost varies depending on the Australian departure city (e.g. Sydney vs. Perth), required in-flight medical support, and the need for ground ambulance transport at either end.
We operate from major international airports including SYD (Sydney), MEL (Melbourne), BNE (Brisbane), PER (Perth), ADL (Adelaide), and CBR (Canberra), among others — allowing flexibility across all Australian regions.
To receive an accurate, fixed-cost quote, contact our team or request a confidential quote online.
Yes — our UK-based clinical team works directly with leading London private hospitals and NHS facilities to match each case to the right consultant and care pathway. We can arrange admission, liaise with your receiving medical team, and ensure continuity of treatment from departure to arrival.
If the patient has a specific condition or injury — such as orthopaedic trauma, cardiac issues, or a neurological diagnosis — we’ll identify a suitable specialist and coordinate admission into the most appropriate private hospital. You don’t need to research or make calls — our clinical team will do the hard work for you.
Your journey is clinically overseen at every stage. We handle all arrangements for a complete bed-to-bed medical transfer from abroad to the UK.
Yes — repatriation of neonates, premature babies, and children is one of SkyCare’s core specialities. We’re among the few providers globally equipped to transport twins together, and we offer dedicated clinical support for even the most delicate cases.
Our UK-based paediatric team will advise on the safest time to travel and the most appropriate method — whether that’s a private ICU-equipped air ambulance, or a medically escorted commercial flight for babies and children who meet airline medical criteria.
From neonatal incubators and paediatric ventilators to specially trained flight nurses, we manage everything with precision, care, and full parental support — whether your child is in hospital in Sydney, receiving neonatal care in Melbourne, or being treated at a private clinic in Brisbane or Perth.
Fast, discreet, medically supervised air transfers to and from Sydney, trusted by families, hospitals, and insurers across the region.
Need Immediate Air Ambulance or Medical Repatriation from Australia?
SkyCare provides private air ambulance and commercial medical escort services from Australia to the UK, available 24/7. Whether you’re supporting a loved one abroad, arranging a complex case for a client, or urgently need expert medical advice — our experienced team is ready to help.
We deliver complete bed-to-bed medical repatriation — including ICU air ambulance transfers for critical care and escorted commercial flights for stable travellers. From hospitals and clinics to care facilities or hotels, we manage every aspect of the journey across Australia.
We regularly assist British nationals who fall ill or are injured while visiting Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, and Darwin. Whether it’s due to a road accident, heart condition, stroke, or unexpected surgery, our team handles every clinical and logistical detail with speed and care.
Call us now on +44 (0)203 150 3999 or request a confidential quote online.
We respond within minutes — and manage every detail with clarity, compassion, and clinical precision.
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What our clients say.
Commercial Medical Escort from London to Bulgaria
I couldn’t praise Craig and the team more! Craig was a literal life-saver and helped me so much during one of the toughest times in my life. He organised everything in less than 24 hours. If you ever need medical repatriation, SkyCare are the one and only choice you should be considering.
Following a very poor and frustrating experience with a medical insurance company who seemed focussed only on delaying matters we contacted SkyCare to organise medical repatriation for a family member we needed to get back to the UK. From start to finish we felt SkyCare offered the highest level of service obviously wanting the best medically for our relative but also professionally and speedily dealing with the necessary administration and formalities when coming from Iceland to the UK…
“The team at SkyCare could not have done more in supporting me getting my partner home. The transfer care was second to none and the support leading up to the transfer was excellent. David (complete with his broken leg) arrived back to a bed in an NHS hospital arranged by SkyCare. There really are not enough superlatives to describe the difference Craig, Ben, Ross etc all made. Thank you.”
“SkyCare have truly been lifesavers for us and our daughter who was taken ill overseas. They not only arranged the escorted flight home for our daughter but undertook all the hard graft of locating and liaising with the relevant UK hospital to get our daughter admitted directly on arrival in the UK. First Class Service!”
I’m so grateful to Craig and the team at SkyCare for guiding us through a difficult period. The team were always responsive and went above and beyond to assist our specific circumstances and challenges, to find a solution that was a safe and practical for us. They were personal and professional and treated us with sensitivity and compassion. I would 100% recommend them to everyone.
Commercial Medical Escort from Funchal to London
At a very desperate time, I was fortunate enough to find SkyCare and their wonderful team. My mother had a stroke overseas. The insurance team let us down badly so I looked at finding independent services to repatriate her back to the UK. SkyCare were able to provide a detailed and transparent price breakdown within 2 hrs . They provided a new quote within 30 min when we had to adjust an element of the repatriation. My insurance service would not provide a detailed quote…
Road Ambulance from Worthing to London
A highly professional service, performed so efficiently at a moments notice, with kindness and even a little humour at such a difficult time for us. Highly recommend.
Craig and Ben were absolutely brilliant! The process was flawless and after the chaos of the incident that happened to my mum, Craig was fantastic in organizing everything so I didn’t need to worry! It went seamlessly and everyone was so kind! Best money spent to get my mum home for emergency surgery!! Hi Craig my name is Frank father of Louise (patient) & grandad of Liberty. Your company is exceptional, professional, with a wonderful caring attitude. Thank you so much for looking after my daughter. I recommend your company highly.
Superb service, from first contact to a positive result of repatriating my husband to a UK hospital, the support and care was fantastic. My husband Jim had a stroke at our house in Greece, after emergency treatment he was placed on a ward, which was awful. He had lost his speech and all movement on his right hand side. It is up to relatives to look after the patient in hospital, they only provide medical care. I was so stressed, trying to care for him…
Medical Repatriation Advice and Support
I recently spoke to Craig from SkyCare when my mum was seriously injured overseas and it looked like a medical repatriation was needed. His advice and communication was superb, helping me to navigate a market which appears to be full of brokers with misleading prices and shocking reviews. Fortunately, my mum was deemed stable enough to fly home commercially, and yet Craig still continued to provide advice even though…
Air Ambulance from Spain to London
SkyCare were beyond brilliant with us bringing my Dad back home to Wales by Air Ambulance after he suffered a major stroke in Tenerife. We were really impressed with the whole team’s professionalism and expertise from the first moment we contacted them to the day of the repatriation and even managing to reserve Dad a bed in the Stroke unit in Wrexham Hospital to avoid the delay and trauma of A&E after a very long day travelling…
Airport-to-Hospital Medical Transfer in London
Straightforward and genuine. Craig helped us get our mum safely from the airport to the hospital. Highly recommended.
Commercial Medical Escort from Boston, MA to London
SkyCare made a complex overseas transfer from Boston to London feel effortless. Craig and Sarah were outstanding — calm, professional, and always in touch. They handled everything, from visas to flight logistics, with genuine care and attention. The costs were very reasonable, but it was their empathy and support for both patient and family that made all the difference. I can’t recommend them enough.
Vietnam to London — Medical Repatriation by SkyCare.
Fantastic professional company. We couldn’t have done this without them. My friend suffered a stroke and was paralysed on the right side. Due to a technicality, his insurance wouldn’t cover repatriation, so we had to go private. If anyone is ever in the same position, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend SkyCare. They made a stressful situation feel manageable, and I’m so grateful for their calm, capable support throughout.
France to UK — Ski Injury Repatriation by SkyCare.
Fantastic service. I was repatriated from France after a skiing accident with multiple injuries. We contacted Craig at 4am and by 10pm I was home — ground ambulance, air ambulance, and ground ambulance again. Everything went smoothly with incredible medical care and kindness. After two miserable weeks in hospital, I finally felt safe and supported. I cannot thank SkyCare enough and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
Vietnam to London — Stroke Repatriation by SkyCare.
Amazing team of people. My brother had a stroke in Vietnam and the insurance company were useless. SkyCare guided me through the process, sorted everything out, and got him safely home. The whole team were fantastic, but special thanks to the medical crew — Adam and Sarah — who flew out and did an incredible job. I can’t recommend SkyCare enough for their calm, professional help in such a difficult time.
UK to Malaysia — Long-Haul Medical Repatriation by SkyCare.
If you’re in the UK looking for a repatriation company, I couldn’t recommend SkyCare enough. They arranged medical transport for my dad from London to Kuala Lumpur — a 12-hour flight. From my first message, they responded quickly and handled all documents and approvals efficiently. Huge thanks to Craig for making everything smooth and to Nurse Nav for caring for my dad the whole way home.
Spain to UK — Stroke Repatriation by SkyCare.
SkyCare were brilliant with us, helping to bring my dad home to England after he suffered a stroke in Spain. From the moment we reached out to the day of the repatriation itself, the entire team showed professionalism, compassion, and expertise. We felt fully supported and reassured throughout the process. Thank you to everyone involved — I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend SkyCare to anyone in a similar situation.
Las Palmas to UK — Air Ambulance Repatriation by SkyCare.
Thank you to Craig and Ben for organising our return home from Las Palmas. My dad was extremely anxious about the process, but everything ran so smoothly at every stage. Mum is now safe in Maidstone Hospital, and she’s just happy to be somewhere she can easily communicate. The whole experience was calm, compassionate, and professional — we really appreciate everything SkyCare did to make it seamless.
— Pete McNair (via email)
France to UK — COVID-Era Medical Repatriation by SkyCare.
From first contact to the final update confirming safe arrival, SkyCare’s care and coordination were second to none. They handled all COVID testing, documents, and border requirements with professionalism and warmth. Repatriating two elderly parents during a pandemic was daunting, but they made the process seamless — even providing journey tracking door to door. Their genuine care and clear communication reassured us at every stage. I highly recommend SkyCare for compassionate international patient transfers.
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
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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