&ensp; How much does medical repatriation cost?

The cost of medical repatriation depends on several key factors: The patient’s condition and the level of medical staff required to ensure safe care. The distance between the pick-up location and the destination. Whether transport is by road ambulance or air ambulance . If flying, whether the transfer is by private aircraft or on a commercial flight with a medical escort . The distance to and from the airport (for air transfers). Any specialist equipment or interventions required during the journey. Our team ensures every repatriation is managed safely and cost-effectively — without ever compromising on patient care. For an accurate estimate, contact us or complete a Quick Quotation Request and we’ll respond promptly.

Air Ambulance, Medevac & Medical Repatriation from China and the UK

Q: &ensp; How quickly can a patient be repatriated?

SkyCare can arrange air ambulance flights to or from China and the UK , but please note that Chinese authorities require specific visa permissions for foreign medical teams. This process involves obtaining an official invitation letter from the hospital or local contact, submitting visa applications, and sometimes attending an embassy appointment. While we will guide you through every step, these formalities can delay departure. We recommend starting the process as early as possible to avoid unexpected delays. Every case is assessed and managed by our clinical team to ensure a safe, compliant, and timely transfer.

Q: &ensp;Do I need a visa or special documents to travel to London for medical treatment?

Yes — Chinese citizens require a UK visa to enter the UK for planned medical treatment. This is usually a Standard Visitor Visa for medical reasons . SkyCare will guide you through the application process, including preparing medical documentation and appointment details. You’ll need a valid passport and proof of funds to cover treatment and stay. We recommend applying as early as possible, as processing times can vary.

Q: &ensp; Can you repatriate neonatal or paediatric patients — including premature babies and children?

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 you 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 every aspect with precision, care, and clear guidance for families travelling to or from China.

Q: &ensp; Will you help arrange admission to a UK hospital after medical repatriation?

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.

Q: &ensp;How do I get started?

Use our secure contact form or request a quote online . Our British medical team will assess your needs and provide a tailored plan — including UK visa guidance (if needed), flight options, and hospital coordination. Once you’re happy with the quotation, we handle everything — from bedside in China to arrival at your chosen UK hospital.

Urgent medical flights, medevac (medivac) and air ambulance services to and from China and the UK

Luxury Air Ambulance & Private Medical Repatriation from China

SkyCare offers premium medical evacuation from China to the UK, including private jet air ambulance, VIP medical escorts, and fully equipped overland ambulances. We deliver a seamless, discreet service for families, embassies, and UHNW clients — from hospital bedside to UK destination.

Whether the patient is located in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, or private clinic, our global medical team can assist. Our elite case managers and clinicians are available 24/7, ensuring rapid, confidential medical transfers — often within 24 hours.

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With full medical oversight from the UK and bilingual Chinese-English coordination, we manage every detail — including ICU equipped air ambulances, emergency medical flights, and bed-to-bed transfers with handpicked medical escorts. We also coordinate all hospital documentation, customs clearances, and VIP airport handling.

Our service is trusted by private hospitals, embassies, concierge medical teams, and international families</strong. Every medical repatriation from China to the UK is tailored to the patient’s specific medical condition, preferred flight class, and discretion requirements.

Costs vary depending on aircraft type, route, and medical complexity. View our pricing guide and read our China repatriation FAQ.

Popular Airports

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

^*10:15

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

^*12:00

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

^*11:40

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

^*12:40

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

^*14:25

^*Flight time from Biggin Hill Airport

Private Air Ambulance & Medical Transport to and from China and the UK

SkyCare provides urgent medical transport to and from China and the UK, including dedicated air ambulances and fully managed bed-to-bed transfers to private hospitals or family homes. Whether the patient is in a hospital, at home, or staying temporarily in China, our bilingual team coordinates every step with care and clarity. We regularly assist tourists, UK residents returning home for treatment, and families needing compassionate repatriation support in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Shenzhen.

FAQs – Air Ambulance & Medical Repatriation to or from China and the UK

SkyCare can arrange air ambulance flights to or from China and the UK, but please note that Chinese authorities require specific visa permissions for foreign medical teams. This process involves obtaining an official invitation letter from the hospital or local contact, submitting visa applications, and sometimes attending an embassy appointment. While we will guide you through every step, these formalities can delay departure. We recommend starting the process as early as possible to avoid unexpected delays. Every case is assessed and managed by our clinical team to ensure a safe, compliant, and timely transfer.

The cost of medical repatriation depends on several key factors:

The patient’s condition and the level of medical staff required to ensure safe care.
The distance between the pick-up location and the destination.
Whether transport is by road ambulance or air ambulance.
If flying, whether the transfer is by private aircraft or on a commercial flight with a medical escort.
The distance to and from the airport (for air transfers).
Any specialist equipment or interventions required during the journey.

Our team ensures every repatriation is managed safely and cost-effectively — without ever compromising on patient care. For an accurate estimate, contact us or complete a Quick Quotation Request and we’ll respond promptly.

Yes — Chinese citizens require a UK visa to enter the UK for planned medical treatment. This is usually a Standard Visitor Visa for medical reasons. SkyCare will guide you through the application process, including preparing medical documentation and appointment details. You’ll need a valid passport and proof of funds to cover treatment and stay. We recommend applying as early as possible, as processing times can vary.

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 you 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 every aspect with precision, care, and clear guidance for families travelling to or from China.

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.

Use our secure contact form or request a quote online. Our British medical team will assess your needs and provide a tailored plan — including UK visa guidance (if needed), flight options, and hospital coordination. Once you’re happy with the quotation, we handle everything — from bedside in China to arrival at your chosen UK hospital.

Need Immediate Air Ambulance or Medical Repatriation to or from China?

SkyCare provides private air ambulance, commercial medical escort, and stretcher flight services to and from China and the UK, available 24/7. Whether you’re supporting a loved one, managing a case in China, or urgently need expert guidance — our British medical team is here to help.

We offer complete bed-to-bed medical evacuation to or from China — from ICU-equipped air ambulance flights for critical cases to stretcher or escorted commercial flights for stable patients.

We respond within minutes — and manage every detail with clarity, compassion, and clinical precision.

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