Air Ambulance, Medevac & Medical Repatriation to and from Iceland and the UK
Urgent medical flights, medevac (medivac) and air ambulance services to and from Reykjavík and the UK
Air Ambulance & Medical Repatriation from Iceland and the UK
SkyCare arranges urgent medical evacuations to and from Iceland and the UK, including ICU-equipped air ambulances and bed-to-bed transfers for patients travelling between Iceland — including major hospitals in Reykjavík — and private hospitals in London. Our 24/7 medical coordination team supports families, high-net-worth individuals, British expats, and diplomatic or corporate travellers in and around Akureyri, Egilsstaðir, and Ísafjörður.
Whether the patient is in Reykjavík, a remote clinic, an embassy, or recovering at home, we provide fully coordinated medical repatriation to or from the UK. Many clients require transfers for specialist treatment, rehabilitation, or a safe return for ongoing care at London’s leading private hospitals.
With UK-based medical governance and multilingual coordination, we manage every aspect — from intensive care air ambulances and emergency medevac flights to bed-to-bed repatriation. We liaise directly with treating doctors, handle customs clearances, and ensure seamless handovers at London’s private medical airports.
Read our Iceland Medical Repatriation FAQs. Because when you’re unwell abroad, the last thing you need is red tape — you need expert care, delivered with glacier-cool precision.
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Private Air Ambulance & Medical Transport to and from Iceland and the UK
SkyCare provides urgent medical transport to and from Iceland and the UK, including dedicated air ambulances and fully managed bed-to-bed transfers to private London hospitals or family residences. Whether the patient is at a hospital, private clinic, embassy, or residence in Iceland, our multilingual team coordinates every detail with discretion and precision. We regularly assist British tourists, expatriates, and families seeking compassionate medical repatriation from Reykjavík, Akureyri, Egilsstaðir, Ísafjörður, and leading international hospitals across the country.
Private Air Ambulance To or From Iceland
SkyCare arranges urgent air ambulance and medevac repatriation from Iceland to the UK and other European countries. Whether a patient is in a private hospital, embassy, or residence, our ICU-equipped aircraft and experienced medical crews deliver safe, bedside-to-bedside care.
We operate rapidly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) — Iceland’s busiest airport — and cover the full country, including Reykjavík, Akureyri, Egilsstaðir, Ísafjörður, and surrounding areas.
Our English- and Icelandic-speaking teams handle every aspect of the medical repatriation — from patient handover and medical clearance to airfield logistics and receiving hospital coordination — ensuring a smooth, dignified return home.
Private Medical Escort To or From Iceland
For stable patients in Iceland who are fit to fly, our commercial medical escort service is a cost-effective alternative to air ambulance flights. A SkyCare doctor or nurse travels with the patient from bedside to destination, providing continuous care throughout.
We arrange departure from Keflavík International Airport (KEF), coordinating directly with airlines, airport staff, and receiving hospitals. This service is ideal for repatriation to the UK or Europe from Reykjavík, Akureyri, Egilsstaðir, Ísafjörður, or nearby hospitals and clinics.
Our multilingual team ensures a smooth, dignified journey — trusted by families, travel insurers, and medical coordinators across Iceland.
Stretcher Flight From Iceland
For patients in Iceland too unwell to sit upright, we offer commercial stretcher flights — a cost-effective alternative to a full air ambulance from Iceland to the UK. With privacy screens and oxygen available if needed.
A nurse or paramedic provides in-flight care. We manage airline clearance, medical approvals, and all necessary logistics.
Stretcher repatriations take longer to arrange and are only available on select airlines — but offer major savings for stable patients needing to lie flat during the flight.
Available from Keflavík (KEF) and Akureyri (AEY) airports, this option is ideal for post-surgery recovery, limited mobility, or complex discharges — combining stretcher-level care with affordable travel.
How to Arrange a Medevac or Air Ambulance to or from Iceland and the UK
- Request a Personalised Quote: Use our secure online form to receive a tailored quote based on your location, medical condition, and urgency.
- Confirm Medical Details & Booking: Approve the quote, submit the patient’s medical documents, and complete payment to confirm the repatriation plan.
- Full Journey Coordination: We arrange everything — from ground ambulance pickup in Iceland to the air ambulance flight and handover in the UK.
- Safe Repatriation to the UK: The patient is accompanied by our experienced medical team with continuous in-flight care until hospital arrival.
Why Choose SkyCare for Air Ambulance and Medical Repatriation to or from Iceland?
- 24/7 Rapid Response: Immediate medical repatriation from Iceland to the UK, including same-day departures when possible.
- Dedicated Air Ambulance Fleet: ICU-equipped aircraft available for emergency evacuations, intensive care transfers, and non-urgent medical flights.
- Expert Medical Team: Each flight is staffed by specialist doctors, critical care nurses, and paramedics with extensive international experience.
- Bed-to-Bed Coordination: We manage every step — from private hospital, clinic, embassy, or residence pickup in Iceland to arrival at your chosen UK facility.
- Trusted by Families & Insurers: SkyCare is relied upon by private clients, travel insurers, NHS trusts, and UK hospitals for safe, professional repatriation.
Frequently Asked Questions – Air Ambulance Iceland
SkyCare can typically arrange air ambulance repatriation from Iceland within 24 to 48 hours, depending on the patient’s condition, medical clearance, and aircraft availability. Flight times to the UK average around 2.5 to 3.5 hours, and most missions can be completed the same day once confirmed.
We support patients across Iceland — whether they’re in private hospitals, recovery clinics, or diplomatic residences. Our most common air ambulance departure points include:
- Reykjavík city centre – home to the National University Hospital and key private clinics
- Akureyri – northern hub with regional medical centres and domestic airport
- Egilsstaðir – eastern Iceland’s main medical and transport gateway
- Ísafjörður – key access point for remote west fjord communities
- Keflavík International Airport (KEF) – primary launch site for air ambulance flights from Iceland
Wherever your loved one is located in or around Iceland, our medical flight team will organise a safe, rapid return to the UK or another European destination.
If your loved one is hospitalised abroad without nearby family support, bringing them home once they are medically stable is often the best option. This is especially important after accidents, illness, or trauma, when recovery and care are better managed closer to home.
Once the patient has completed treatment and is considered stable, repatriation can usually proceed. To understand what makes someone fit to fly, see our quick guide.
If the patient is insured, families should contact the insurer first. However, many choose to self-fund medical repatriation to avoid delays. In these cases, SkyCare can often arrange a dedicated air ambulance from Iceland within 24 hours.
Commercial medical escort and stretcher flights are also available but may take longer to arrange due to airline logistics and medical clearance.
What Factors Influence the Cost?
The cost of an air ambulance from Iceland to the UK depends on several factors — including the patient’s medical condition, arrival location, level of clinical support required, and aircraft availability.
As a guide, prices for a dedicated air ambulance to London typically start from around £19,000. This base rate excludes specialist ICU staffing or additional clinical needs, which are quoted based on the patient’s condition.
We operate from Keflavík International Airport (KEF). Stretcher and commercial medical escort options are also available on select carriers, although these may involve longer clearance times due to airline medical protocols.
To receive a personalised quote, contact our team or request a quote online.
For individuals requiring urgent or planned medical care in London, our private air ambulance service provides a seamless bed-to-bed solution. Operated by SkyCare’s dedicated fleet and elite medical teams, we offer direct medical flights into London — most often landing at Biggin Hill for smooth transfer by road or helicopter to your chosen hospital.
Every detail is handled with discretion, precision, and clinical oversight — from hospital bedside abroad to admission at an NHS hospital or one of London’s leading private hospitals. This isn’t commercial repatriation — it’s tailored critical care transport for patients who need more than just a seat home.
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.
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.
Fast, discreet, medically supervised air transfers to and from Iceland — trusted by families, hospitals, and insurers.
Need Immediate Air Ambulance or Medical Repatriation to or from Reykjavík?
SkyCare provides private air ambulance from Iceland to the UK, available 24/7. Whether you’re assisting a loved one, managing a case on behalf of a client, or need urgent advice — our team is here to help.
Call us now on +44 (0)203 150 3999 or request a confidential quote online.
We respond within minutes — and handle every step with care, clarity, and medical professionalism.
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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.
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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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