Air Ambulance and Medical Repatriation from Canada to the UK
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Air Ambulance and Medical Repatriation from Canada to the UK
Need urgent air ambulance or medical repatriation from Canada to the UK? SkyCare provides 24/7 expert assistance — including medical escorts on commercial flights and fully equipped ICU air ambulances.
We frequently assist British citizens in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, and ski destinations like Whistler, Banff, and Mont Tremblant. Whether in a hospital, remote clinic, or ski lodge, our bilingual team coordinates safe, fast repatriation — usually within 24 hours of clearance.
SkyCare’s specialist flight doctors and critical care nurses manage every stage of the journey. Our services include continuous monitoring, oxygen therapy, and life-support-level care during air ambulance and medical repatriation from Canada to the UK.
From arranging ICU-level escorts to liaising with UK hospitals, SkyCare ensures smooth handover and complete bedside-to-bedside continuity of care.
If your loved one is hospitalised after a skiing accident, illness, or medical emergency, read our skiing injury repatriation guide or contact us for urgent help.
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*Flight time from Biggin Hill AirportFast, Specialist Medical Repatriation from Canada – Including Ski Resorts
SkyCare offers rapid-response medical transport across Canada — including medical escorts on commercial flights. Whether you’re recovering in a hospital, clinic, ski resort, or lodge, our bilingual team manages the full journey from bedside to UK destination. We’re trusted by families and insurers across Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary and ski regions like Whistler, Banff, and Mont Tremblant.
Air Ambulance Canada
SkyCare provides urgent and non-urgent air ambulance flights from Canada to the UK, using British-operated, ICU-equipped aircraft. Each mission is staffed by NHS-trained doctors, paramedics, and nurses to ensure hospital-level care throughout the journey. Whether the patient is being transferred from a Canadian hospital or repatriated after treatment abroad, we deliver a full bed-to-bed medical repatriation service with clinical oversight at every stage.
Medical Escort on Commercial Flights from Canada
For medically stable patients — including those recovering from skiing or snowboarding injuries — our commercial medical escort service from Canada offers a cost-effective alternative to a full air ambulance. Patients fly on a standard commercial airline under the care of a British doctor, nurse, or paramedic, depending on clinical needs. We manage the entire process — from coordinating with Canadian airports like Toronto Pearson or Vancouver International, to providing in-flight medical support, oxygen, and medication handling throughout the journey.
How to Arrange an Air Ambulance from Canada to the UK
- Request a Personalised Quote: Use our secure online form to receive a tailored quote based on your location in Canada, 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 hospital pickup in Canada to the repatriation and safe handover in the UK.
- Safe Repatriation to the UK: The patient is accompanied by our experienced medical team with continuous care throughout the journey — whether by air ambulance or commercial medical escort.
Why Choose SkyCare for Air Ambulance Services in Canada?
- 24/7 Rapid Response: Immediate medical repatriation from Canada to the UK, including same-day departures where possible.
- Dedicated Air Ambulance Fleet: ICU-equipped aircraft suited for emergency evacuations, intensive care transfers, and stable medical flights from cities and ski regions.
- Expert Medical Team: Each journey is staffed by British doctors, trauma nurses, and paramedics — ideal for ski injuries, post-surgical recovery, or long-term illness.
- Bed-to-Bed Coordination: We handle everything — from Canadian hospitals, ski clinics, or private residences to your final UK destination, with full clinical handover.
- Ski Region Access & Experience: We’re familiar with mountain logistics and regularly operate in areas like Whistler, Banff, Mont Tremblant, Vancouver, Toronto.
- Trusted by Families & Insurers: SkyCare supports private clients, global insurers, NHS trusts, and embassies — with clear communication and British clinical standards.
Common Questions – Medical Repatriation from Canada to the UK
SkyCare can often arrange air ambulance flights from Canada to the UK within 24 hours, subject to medical clearance, aircraft availability, and airport permissions. Thanks to Canada’s efficient infrastructure and major international airports, most transfers are rapid and well-coordinated. We regularly operate from key airports near popular ski regions such as Vancouver International (serving Whistler), Calgary International (serving Banff), and Montréal–Trudeau International (serving Mont Tremblant) — providing urgent repatriation for British patients injured while skiing or receiving treatment in Canadian clinics.
If your loved one is hospitalised in Canada without family nearby, it’s often best to bring them home as soon as they’re medically stable. This is especially true for skiing or snowboarding injuries, where continuity of care and support in the UK can make a significant difference to recovery.
Once surgery or initial treatment is complete, you may be able to begin repatriation planning. To understand when it’s safe to fly, read our guide on flying after surgery.
If the patient is insured, the first step should always be to contact the insurance provider. However, many families choose to self-fund repatriation to avoid delays. In these cases, SkyCare can often arrange a dedicated air ambulance within 24 hours.
Please note: if you instruct us directly, the cost will need to be paid upfront — although you may be able to reclaim some or all of it from your insurer afterwards. We’re happy to assist with the supporting documentation.
Commercial medical escort flights may also be possible from Canada, but can take longer to arrange due to airline approvals, seat layout requirements (such as a stretcher or medical clearance), and availability.
What Factors Influence the Cost?
The cost of an air ambulance from Canada to the UK depends on several key factors — including the patient’s medical condition, departure location, required medical support, and aircraft availability.
As a guide, prices for a dedicated air ambulance to London typically start from £90,000. This base price does not include optional ICU staffing or connecting ground ambulance transfers, which are quoted based on clinical need and distance.
We operate from regional and international airports across Canada — including Toronto Pearson, Vancouver International, Montreal–Trudeau, and Calgary International — as well as airfields serving major ski regions. During the winter months, ground ambulance costs may be higher in remote or mountainous areas where demand increases.
To receive a personalised quote, contact our team or request a quote online.
Yes. SkyCare offers a fully bed-to-bed medical repatriation service, including transfers from public or private hospitals in Canada directly to a hospital or home in the UK.
We handle every stage — from discharge coordination and medical clearances in Canada, to ground ambulance collection, the air ambulance or commercial medical escort, and safe handover at your chosen UK destination. Our team liaises with both hospital teams to ensure continuity of care and a smooth clinical transition.
Whether the patient is in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, or a regional facility — including ski region clinics — we ensure a safe, well-managed repatriation with ICU-trained medical staff and bilingual support teams throughout.
Fast, discreet, and medically supervised air transfers — trusted by families and insurers.
Need Immediate Medical Repatriation from Canada?
SkyCare provides private air ambulance and medical escort services from Canada 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.
We regularly assist British nationals injured or unwell in Canadian ski regions, including those recovering from fractures, head injuries, or surgery after skiing and snowboarding accidents. Read our guide to ski-related medical repatriation.
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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