Air Ambulance & Medical Repatriation from Italy to the UK
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SkyCare Repatriation is a trusted provider of medical evacuation services between Italy and the UK. Our medically equipped aircraft and experienced repatriation teams are on standby 24/7, ready to support your loved one’s return home with speed, care, and professionalism.
During every transfer, care is delivered by our highly trained teams of doctors, nurses, and paramedics, capable of supporting patients with all levels of medical need. We work in close coordination with the patient’s care team to maintain the highest clinical standards throughout the repatriation process.
For total peace of mind, SkyCare manages every step of the journey—from initial planning and hospital liaison to handover at the receiving destination.
Contact us today to find out how SkyCare Repatriation can help bring your loved one safely home from Italy.
Air Ambulance Across All Regions of Italy
With average flight times of just 3 hours, SkyCare can provide rapid medical repatriation to and from major Italian cities including Rome, Milan, Venice, Florence, and Naples. Whether you’re arranging a private air ambulance from a large city or a remote region, we ensure fast mobilisation and seamless clinical care throughout the journey.
We proudly serve patients across all 20 Italian regions, including:
Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lazio (Latium), Liguria, Lombardy (Lombardia), Marche, Molise, Piedmont (Piemonte), Apulia (Puglia), Sardinia (Sardegna), Sicily (Sicilia), Tuscany (Toscana), Trentino-Alto Adige/South Tyrol (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol), Umbria, and Aosta Valley (Valle d’Aosta/Vallée d’Aoste).
No matter where your patient is located, our team is ready to coordinate a safe and efficient return to the UK with minimal delay.
Comprehensive Bed-to-Bed Intensive Care Repatriation
SkyCare provides full bed-to-bed medical repatriation from Italy to the UK, managing every step—from hospital discharge or home collection in cities like Rome or Milan, 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 clinical support, and the highest standards of care throughout the entire journey.
This service is ideal for patients who require urgent medical transfer, continuous supervision, or who are unable to fly commercially due to their condition.
Why Choose SkyCare for Air Ambulance Services in Italy?
- 24/7 Emergency Response – Urgent medical repatriation from Italy to the UK at short notice.
- Fully Equipped Air Ambulance Aircraft – Critical care transfers, emergency flights, and non-emergency medical transport.
- Experienced Medical Team – Highly trained doctors, paramedics, and nurses specialising in international transport.
- Seamless Bed-to-Bed Transfers – From hospital discharge in Italy to hospital admission in the UK.
- Trusted by Families, Insurers & Medical Professionals – We work with private individuals, insurers, NHS trusts, and private hospitals.
For medically stable patients who are able to travel seated, SkyCare offers a commercial medical escort service as a cost-effective alternative to a full air ambulance flight.
Our experienced doctors, nurses, or paramedics accompany the patient on a commercial airline, providing in-flight medical supervision, medication management, and full support from take-off to landing.
Our medical team will advise you whether a commercial escort is suitable based on the patient’s condition, medical notes, and airline acceptance policies.
Frequently Asked Questions – Air Ambulance Italy
SkyCare can often arrange air ambulance flights from Italy to the UK within 24 hours, depending on medical readiness and airport clearance. We regularly operate from major Italian airports including:
- Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
- Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
- Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
- Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
- Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
- Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Turin Airport (TRN)
- Palermo Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
- Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
If your loved one is in a hospital in Italy 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 Italy 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 Italy to the UK depends on several factors, including the patient’s condition, the collection airport in Italy, 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 Italian holiday regions such as the Amalfi Coast, Lake Garda, Lake Como, the Italian Riviera, Sicily, and Sardinia. Wherever you are in Italy, 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 Italy 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 Italy.
Expert medical repatriation by air or escort — fast, reliable, and tailored to your needs.
Get Home Safely from Italy
Whether you’re facing an unexpected medical emergency or planning a return home, our team is here to support you every step of the way. With extensive experience in repatriations from Italy, we ensure safe, compassionate, and efficient transfers tailored to your needs.
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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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