Air Ambulance & Medical Repatriation from Nigeria
Urgent medical flights and air ambulance from Lagos to the UK
Urgent Medevac & Medical Repatriation Services from Nigeria
SkyCare arranges urgent medical flights from Lagos to the UK, including private air ambulance, medical escorts on commercial flights, and international stretcher transfers. Our 24/7 team supports families, embassies, and hospitals across Lagos and beyond.
Whether the patient is in Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Banana Island, Lekki, Abuja or Port Harcourt — we provide safe, medically managed transfers to the UK. Many of our clients travel to London for access to world-class diagnostics and urgent treatment in private UK hospitals.
With UK-based medical oversight and multilingual case coordination, we handle every detail — from ICU-level air ambulances and emergency medevac flights to bed-to-bed transfers with qualified nurse or paramedic escorts. We also coordinate immigration clearance, hospital admission, and private transfers to leading facilities via London’s private airport terminal.
We work directly with private residences, hospitals, and embassies in Nigeria to ensure the patient is collected safely and transitions smoothly into care in the UK. Every medical flight from Nigeria to London is tailored to the individual’s condition, urgency, and hospital destination.
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SkyCare provides rapid-response medical repatriation from Nigeria to the UK — including private air ambulances and commercial medical flights with qualified escorts. Whether your loved one is recovering in a public hospital, private clinic, hotel, or family home, our multilingual team coordinates everything from bedside to UK destination. We’re trusted by families, hospitals, and embassies across Lagos — including Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Banana Island, and Lekki — as well as Abuja and Port Harcourt.
Urgent Air Ambulance & Medevac Flights from Nigeria to the UK
SkyCare arranges urgent air ambulance flights from Nigeria to the UK and Europe. Whether the patient is in a hospital, private clinic, or home, our ICU-equipped aircraft and experienced medical crews ensure safe, bedside-to-bedside care.
We respond quickly from all major Nigerian medical hubs, supporting families in Lagos — including Ikoyi, Banana Island, Victoria Island, and Lekki — as well as Abuja and Port Harcourt.
Our UK-based coordination teams handle everything — from medical clearances to hospital liaison — ensuring a seamless air ambulance or medevac from Nigeria to the UK.
Medical Escorts on Commercial Flights from Nigeria to UK
For stable patients in Nigeria who are fit to fly, our commercial medical escort service offers a safe, cost-effective alternative to a full air ambulance from Nigeria to the UK. A qualified nurse or paramedic accompanies the patient from bedside to destination, delivering continuous in-flight care. This is a flight-based medical repatriation service — not adult companionship. Read our FAQs for commercial medical flights.
We arrange medical flights from key Nigerian airports, managing all logistics with airlines, airport authorities, and receiving hospitals. Ideal for repatriation to the UK or Europe from Lagos — including Ikoyi, Banana Island, Victoria Island — as well as Abuja and Port Harcourt.
Stretcher Flights from Nigeria to UK – Medical Repatriation
For patients in Nigeria who are too unwell to sit upright, we offer commercial stretcher flights — a cost-effective alternative to a full air ambulance from Nigeria to the UK. This includes a row of seats converted into a lay-flat stretcher, with privacy screens and oxygen support if required.
A qualified nurse or paramedic provides in-flight care. We handle all airline clearance, medical approvals, and logistics.
Stretcher repatriations take longer to arrange and are only available on select airlines — but offer significant cost savings for stable patients who need to lie flat during travel.
Available from Lagos (Murtala Muhammed), Abuja, and Port Harcourt, with onward transfer to leading UK hospitals.
This option supports limited mobility, post-surgical recovery, or complex discharges — combining stretcher-level care with affordable long-haul travel.
How to Arrange a Medevac or Air Ambulance from Nigeria to the UK
- Request a Personalised Quote: Use our secure online form to receive a tailored quote for your air ambulance or medevac from Nigeria to the UK, based on the patient’s condition, location, and urgency.
- Confirm Medical Details & Booking: Approve the quote, upload medical documents, and finalise payment to confirm your medical repatriation from Nigeria.
- Full Journey Coordination: We manage every step — from hospital collection in Nigeria and airline clearance to in-flight care and arrival at your chosen UK hospital.
- Safe Transfer to the UK: The patient is accompanied by our expert medical team with full monitoring and clinical oversight throughout the journey.
Why Choose SkyCare for Air Ambulance and Medical Repatriation from Nigeria?
- 24/7 Rapid Response: Immediate medical repatriation from Nigeria to the UK, with next-day air ambulance or medevac departures when needed.
- Dedicated Air Ambulance Fleet: ICU-equipped aircraft ready for emergency evacuations, intensive care transfers, and planned medical flights from Lagos and Abuja.
- Expert Medical Team: Every flight is staffed by experienced doctors, paramedics, and trauma-trained nurses — ideal for complex cases, surgery recovery, or critical illness.
- Bed-to-Bed Coordination: We manage the entire journey — from hospitals or private residences in Lagos, Abuja, or Port Harcourt to your chosen private UK hospital or clinic.
- Trusted by Families & Insurers: SkyCare is relied on by private families, international insurers, and hospitals across Nigeria and the UK.
FAQs – Air Ambulance & Medical Repatriation from Nigeria to the UK
SkyCare can often arrange air ambulance flights from Nigeria to the UK within 24 hours, depending on medical readiness, airport slots, and weather conditions. We regularly operate from major Nigerian airports including Lagos (Murtala Muhammed), Abuja, and Port Harcourt — providing rapid access for both residents and international visitors. Medical evacuation Nigeria to the UK.
If your loved one is hospitalised in Nigeria without close family nearby, repatriating them to the UK once medically stable is often the best long-term option. This is especially important after accidents, trauma, or serious illness, where continued care and family support at home can significantly aid recovery.
Once the patient is stabilised or post-surgical recovery is underway, repatriation can begin. To assess flight safety, read our guide on flying after surgery.
If the patient is insured, families should always contact the insurance provider first. However, many families choose to self-fund repatriation to avoid delays or policy restrictions. In these cases, SkyCare can often arrange a dedicated ICU air ambulance within 24 hours.
Please note: If we are instructed directly, you will be responsible for payment. We can assist with providing the necessary documentation to support insurance reimbursement.
Where clinically appropriate, commercial medical escort and stretcher flights are also available — though these require more planning time due to airline logistics and medical clearances.
What Factors Influence the Cost?
The cost of an air ambulance from Nigeria to the UK depends on several key factors — including the patient’s medical condition, departure city, required clinical staffing, and aircraft availability.
As a general guide, prices for a dedicated ICU air ambulance flight from Lagos to London typically start from £90,000+. Final costs are based on distance, case complexity, and the availability of suitable long-range aircraft.
SkyCare operates from key international airports including Lagos (LOS), Abuja (ABV), and Port Harcourt (PHC). Stretcher and commercial escort options may also be available from these locations, subject to airline approval — though they require longer lead times.
To receive a confidential, personalised quote, contact our team or request a quote online.
How Much Does a Commercial Stretcher Flight from Lagos Cost?
The cost of a commercial stretcher flight from Lagos to the UK varies depending on airline seat availability, the patient’s condition, and the airline’s medical clearance process.
Only a small number of commercial airlines operating out of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) offer stretcher support, and availability is limited. Flights may route through hubs like Istanbul or Doha. Prices typically range from £35,000 to over £60,000, depending on distance, clinical needs, and airline schedules.
Medical clearance is mandatory and must be granted by the airline’s internal medical team — even if a Nigerian physician has issued a ‘fit to fly’ certificate. Read our fit-to-fly guide to understand the process.
As airline prices can increase during the approval phase, we recommend starting early. For more information on how costs are structured, see our breakdown: Medical Escort Pricing Explained.
To receive a personalised stretcher flight quote from Lagos, contact our team or request a quote online.
Yes — SkyCare offers a full bed-to-bed medical transfer service from Lagos to the UK. Whether you’re in a hospital, clinic, or home in Lagos, we collect you at your bedside and deliver you directly to a private hospital in London matched to your condition. We handle everything: clinical briefings, immigration support, flights, ground transfers, and hospital admission.
Yes — Nigerian citizens now require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK. This is quick and straightforward to apply for, and we can guide you through the process. All you need is a valid passport and approved ETA to travel for planned medical care. The cost of the ETA is £16 ≈ ₦33,373 NGN
Absolutely. For patients needing privacy, ICU-level care, or long-range nonstop travel, we offer full private air ambulance transfers to London. We land at discreet terminals such as Biggin Hill or RAF Northolt and transfer you directly to your destination hospital. This is ideal for complex cases, VIP clients, or those seeking total control over timing and routing.
Yes — our UK-based clinical team works directly with leading London private hospitals to match your case to the right consultant. We can arrange admission, liaise with your UK care team, and ensure continuity of treatment from departure to arrival. Your journey is clinically overseen at every stage.
Use our secure contact form or request a quote online. Our British medical team will assess your needs and provide a tailored plan — including ETA visa guidance, flight options, and UK hospital coordination. Once you’re happy with the quotation, we handle everything — from bedside in Nigeria to admission in London.
Fast, discreet, medically supervised air transfers from Lagos — trusted by families, hospitals, and insurers.
Need Immediate Air Ambulance or Medical Repatriation from Nigeria?
SkyCare provides private air ambulance, commercial medical escort, and stretcher flight services from Nigeria to the UK, available 24/7. Whether you’re supporting a loved one, managing a case from Lagos, or urgently need expert guidance — our British medical team is here to help.
We offer complete bed-to-bed medical evacuation from Lagos to the UK — from ICU-equipped air ambulance flights for critical cases to stretcher or escorted commercial flights for stable patients.
Call us now on +44 (0)203 150 3999 or request a confidential online quote.
We respond within minutes — and manage every detail with clarity, compassion, and clinical precision.
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What our clients say.
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
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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