Air Ambulance & Medical Repatriation from Greece to the UK
Αεροδιακομιδή και Ιατρική Επαναπατρισμός από την Ελλάδα προς το Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο
Need Urgent Medical Repatriation from Greece to the UK or Europe?
Need to bring a loved one home from Greece? SkyCare provides emergency medical repatriation from Greece to the UK and other destinations across Europe — including air ambulances, medevac flights, and commercial medical escort services.
We operate 24/7 from Athens, Thessaloniki, Crete, Corfu, and Rhodes, as well as regional airports across the Greek mainland and islands. Most flights can be arranged within 24 to 48 hours, depending on the patient’s medical readiness and airspace availability.
Our bilingual coordination team manages every aspect of the repatriation — from ICU-equipped flights to bed-to-bed transport with a nurse, paramedic, or doctor escort. We also handle all paperwork, hospital discharges, and border coordination to ensure a smooth, medically safe journey.
Whether the patient is in a hospital, villa, hotel, or care facility, we tailor each plan to their condition, location, and urgency.
What Affects the Cost of Medical Repatriation?
Click here to understand what factors influence pricing and how SkyCare provides transparent, fixed quotes for air ambulance and medevac flights from Greece.
Choosing the Right Transport Option
You may require a dedicated air ambulance from Greece, or a commercial flight with a medical escort. Our clinical team will guide you through your options. Learn more about medical travel types here.
Need More Information?
Read the FAQs below or contact our 24/7 coordination team for personalised guidance and a confidential quote.
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SkyCare provides rapid-response medical transport across Greece — including private air ambulances, ground ambulance transfers, and medical escorts on commercial flights. Whether the patient is in a public hospital, private clinic, or recovering at home, our bilingual team coordinates the entire journey from bedside to destination. We’re trusted by families, hospitals, and international insurers throughout Athens, Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Patras, and Chania.
Private Air Ambulance from Greece
SkyCare arranges urgent air ambulance repatriation from Greece to the UK and other parts of Europe. Whether the patient is in a public hospital, a private clinic, or recovering at home, our ICU-equipped aircraft and expert medical crews deliver safe, bedside-to-bedside care.
We operate quickly from major Greek hubs and support key locations including Athens, Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Patras, and Chania.
Our English and Greek-speaking teams manage every step — from medical clearances and airfield coordination to hospital handovers — ensuring a smooth, medically safe return home.
Commercial Medical Escort Flights from Greece
For stable patients in Greece who are medically fit to fly, our commercial medical escort service is a safe, dignified, and cost-effective alternative to air ambulance transport. A SkyCare nurse, paramedic, or doctor accompanies the patient from bedside to bedside, ensuring continuous medical supervision throughout the journey.
We coordinate departures from all major Greek airports, including Athens, Thessaloniki, and Heraklion, and liaise with airlines, airport authorities, and receiving medical teams. This service is ideal for medical repatriation to the UK or other European destinations from cities and regions such as Chania, Patras, Rhodes, Corfu, and Kalamata.
Road Ambulance Repatriation from Greece to the UK
While SkyCare can provide private road ambulance repatriation from Greece to the UK, this option is typically only recommended when air ambulance transport is not possible. Due to the long distances involved and the time required, air ambulance remains the preferred and safest method for most patients.
When road repatriation is used — in rare, stable cases — our ambulances are staffed by experienced paramedics and clinicians, with full medical monitoring throughout the journey. We collect directly from homes, hospitals, or clinics and drive non-stop to the UK.
Road transfers have been arranged from cities such as Thessaloniki, Larissa, Patras, and Ioannina, but only where clinically appropriate and time is not critical.
How to Arrange an Air Ambulance from Greece to the UK
- Request a Personalised Quote: Use our secure online form to receive a tailored quote based on your location in Greece, the patient’s condition, and level of urgency.
- Confirm Medical Details & Booking: Approve the quote, submit medical documentation, and complete payment to confirm your medical repatriation from Greece.
- Full Journey Coordination: We manage everything — from ground ambulance pickup in Greece to the air ambulance flight and arrival handover in the UK.
- Safe Repatriation to the UK: The patient is escorted by our expert medical team with continuous in-flight care, right through to hospital admission or home transfer.
Why Choose SkyCare for Air Ambulance Services in Greece?
- 24/7 Rapid Response: Immediate medical repatriation from Greece to the UK, including same-day departures when available.
- Dedicated Air Ambulance Fleet: ICU-equipped aircraft ready for emergency evacuations, intensive care transfers, and planned medical flights.
- Expert Medical Team: Each flight is staffed by experienced doctors, critical care nurses, or paramedics trained in international medical transport.
- Bed-to-Bed Coordination: We handle everything — from public hospitals, private clinics, or home pickup across Greece to arrival at your chosen UK hospital or address.
- Trusted by Families & Insurers: SkyCare is relied on by private families, assistance companies, insurers, NHS trusts, and international hospitals for safe and professional repatriation.
Frequently Asked Questions – Air Ambulance Greece
SkyCare can often arrange air ambulance flights from Greece to the UK within 24 hours, depending on medical readiness and airport clearance. We regularly operate from major Greek airports including Athens, Thessaloniki, Heraklion, and Rhodes.
If your loved one is in a hospital in Greece without family to support them, we strongly recommend bringing them home as soon as it is safe to do so. This article explains why hospital care in Greece can be very different from the NHS.
If you want to know what options you have to get a patient back to the UK, please read this article written by our own Dr Lee Collier
What Factors Influence the Cost?
The cost of an air ambulance from Greece to the UK depends on several factors, including the patient’s condition, the collection airport in Greece, and the medical crew required.
As a result, at SkyCare, we provide fully transparent, fixed-price quotations that include the flight, medical team, ground ambulance transfers at both ends, and all coordination.
To receive a personalised quote, contact our team or request a quote online.
Yes. We regularly assist patients from popular holiday regions such as Crete, Corfu, Rhodes, Zakynthos, Kefalonia, and the Peloponnese. Wherever you are in Greece, we can arrange repatriation.
Each SkyCare flight is staffed by a specialist medical team with ICU-level equipment on board. We provide continuous monitoring and treatment throughout the journey, tailored to each patient’s needs.
Yes. We offer fully bed-to-bed service, coordinating directly with hospitals in Greece and the UK. Our team handles all transfers — from hospital to ambulance to aircraft and final destination.
An air ambulance is a dedicated aircraft with full ICU capability, ideal for patients needing intensive care. A medical escort travels with the patient on a commercial flight, suitable for those who are medically stable but still require supervision. SkyCare offers both options from Greece.
Fast, discreet, and medically supervised air transfers — trusted by families and insurers.
Need Immediate Medical Repatriation from Greece?
SkyCare provides private air ambulance, medical escort, and ground ambulance services from Greece to the UK, available 24/7. Whether you’re supporting a loved one, managing a case for a client, or urgently need expert guidance — our experienced medical team is here to help.
We offer full bed-to-bed medical repatriation — from ICU air ambulance transfers for patients requiring clinical monitoring, to escorted commercial flights for stable travellers, and long-distance ground ambulance services across Greece and neighbouring countries.
We regularly assist British nationals injured or unwell while visiting Greek islands, resorts, or cities, including those recovering from accidents, surgery, or medical emergencies during holidays. Our bilingual team works closely with hospitals and clinics in Athens, Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, and Thessaloniki.
Call us now on +44 (0)203 150 3999 or request a confidential quote online.
We respond within minutes — managing every detail with clarity, compassion, and clinical precision.
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What our clients say.
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
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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