Air Ambulance, Medevac & Medical Repatriation from Uruguay and the UK
Urgent medical flights, medevac (medivac) and air ambulance services from Montevideo and the UK
Urgent Medevac & Medical Repatriation Services from Uruguay
SkyCare provides urgent medical evacuation from Uruguay to the UK, including private air ambulance, commercial medical escort, and stretcher flight options. Our 24/7 service supports families, insurers, embassies, and hospitals across Uruguay — from Montevideo to Punta del Este, Salto, Colonia del Sacramento, and remote rural and coastal areas.
Whether the patient is in Rivera, Rocha, Tacuarembó, or a medical facility in the interior or near the Brazilian border, we can help. Our experienced UK‑based repatriation team is available day and night to assist with safe, fast medical transport to the UK — often within 24 hours, subject to medical clearance, diplomatic access, and flight availability.
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With bilingual coordination and UK‑based clinical oversight, we manage everything — from intensive care air ambulance flights and emergency medevac missions to bed‑to‑bed medical escort services for stable patients. All documentation, diplomatic clearances, and handovers are handled by our team.
We work directly with public and private hospitals, embassies, NGOs, and regional clinics across Uruguay to arrange safe patient collection and transfer. All medical repatriation from Uruguay to the UK is tailored to the patient’s condition, location, and urgency.
Costs vary depending on the medical needs and transport method. See pricing and read our Uruguay repatriation FAQ.
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SkyCare provides rapid‑response medical repatriation between Uruguay and the UK — including private air ambulances, international stretcher flights, and commercial medical escorts with experienced clinicians. Whether the patient is in a hospital in Montevideo, an embassy facility in Punta del Este, a private clinic in Salto, or a remote health outpost near the Brazilian border or along the Atlantic coast, our multilingual team manages every detail from bedside to arrival at a UK hospital or home. We’re trusted by families, NGOs, insurers, and international organisations across Uruguay — from major cities to regional clinics, rural hospitals, and remote inland communities.
Air Ambulance Transfers from Uruguay
SkyCare arranges urgent air ambulance flights between Uruguay and the UK. Whether the patient is in a remote clinic, embassy compound, private hospital, or isolated rural area, our ICU-equipped aircraft and multilingual crews provide safe, discreet, bedside-to-bedside care — including complex missions from border provinces, inland towns, and coastal resorts like Punta del Este.
We operate from key international and regional airports in Montevideo: Carrasco International Airport (MVD), enabling rapid mobilisation for urgent medical evacuations and repatriation to the UK or Europe.
Our UK-based medical coordination teams manage every step — from flight permissions and clinical escorts to hospital admissions across the UK’s top NHS and private facilities.
Private Medical Escort from Uruguay
For stable patients in Uruguay who are fit to fly, our commercial medical escort service offers a safe, cost‑effective alternative to a dedicated air ambulance between Uruguay and the UK. A qualified nurse or paramedic accompanies the patient bedside‑to‑bedside, providing clinical care throughout the journey — including medication management, oxygen monitoring, and in‑flight support. This service is suitable for patients who are medically stable but require supervision during long‑haul travel.
We arrange medical escorts from key Uruguayan airports, managing airline approvals, fit‑to‑fly documentation, and hospital handovers in the UK. Most departures are arranged from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, with connecting options from cities such as Punta del Este or Salto depending on accessibility and airline schedules.
Commercial Stretcher Flights from Uruguay
For patients in Uruguay who are unable to sit upright, we offer commercial stretcher flights, a cost‑effective alternative to a full air ambulance between Uruguay and the UK. This service uses a converted lay‑flat stretcher with privacy screens and medical support as needed.
We manage all airline approvals, paperwork, and logistics to ensure the patient’s journey is fully coordinated from departure to hospital handover in the UK.
Stretcher repatriation takes longer to arrange and is only available on select airlines, but offers major savings for patients who must remain lying flat during long travel.
Departures are typically arranged from Carrasco International Airport (MVD), or connecting flights from Rivera or Colonia del Sacramento. All missions are overseen by our UK-based clinical team.
How to Arrange a Medevac or Air Ambulance Between Uruguay and the UK
- Request a Personalised Quote: Use our secure online form to receive a tailored quote for your air ambulance or medevac between Uruguay and the UK, based on the patient’s condition, location, and urgency.
- Confirm Medical Details & Booking: Approve the quote, upload medical documentation, and complete payment to confirm your medical repatriation service.
- Full Journey Coordination: We manage everything — from hospital collection in Melo, Mercedes, or a remote clinic near the Brazilian border to in‑flight medical care and coordinated arrival at your chosen UK hospital.
- Safe Transfer: The patient is accompanied by our specialist medical team, with continuous monitoring, multilingual support, and full clinical oversight throughout the journey.
Why UK Clients Rely on SkyCare for Repatriation from Uruguay
- 24/7 rapid response: Immediate medical repatriation between Uruguay and the UK, with next-day air ambulance or medevac departures whenever possible.
- ICU-equipped aircraft available for emergency evacuations, critical care transfers, and scheduled medical flights from Rivera, Salto, Punta del Este, and beyond.
- Flights are staffed by experienced doctors, paramedics, and critical care nurses — ideal for serious illness, trauma recovery, or high-risk cases.
- We manage the full journey — from clinics in Rocha, embassy facilities in Montevideo, or private homes near the Atlantic coast to your chosen UK hospital.
- SkyCare is trusted by private families, embassies, international insurers, and hospitals across Cerro Largo, Artigas, and throughout Uruguay.
FAQs – Medical Flights Between Uruguay and the UK
To begin, simply use our secure online quotation form or contact our team directly. Our UK-based medical specialists will assess your situation and create a tailored repatriation plan. This includes guidance on travel documents, visa needs, available flight options, and coordination with your chosen UK hospital or care provider.
Once you approve the quotation, we take care of everything — from arranging ground transport in Uruguay and securing international clearances to providing continuous clinical care during the journey. Our priority is to lift the stress off your shoulders, so you can focus on supporting your loved one.
Once a patient is medically fit to travel, SkyCare offers a range of repatriation services to ensure a safe and clinically managed journey to or from the UK. Services can be arranged individually or combined to suit each patient’s specific needs.
We provide:
- Private air ambulance repatriation for critical, non-critical, paediatric, and neonatal patients — with three levels of care tailored to individual requirements.
- Commercial flight repatriation with a medical escort, or stretcher service where appropriate and airline-approved.
Whatever your situation, SkyCare will match the safest transport option to the patient’s needs — quickly, discreetly, and with full medical oversight.
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 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.
The Medical Repatriation Process
- It starts with your initial call or message — our team will offer guidance, answer questions, and explain your options.
- We’ll review the patient’s condition, care needs, and travel requirements, then advise on the safest and most appropriate transport options.
- You complete our Quotation Request Form. Once all details are received, we’ll provide a clear, fixed-price quote (commercial clients may submit referrals via email).
- When the quote is accepted, planning begins immediately — our operations team coordinates every detail from departure to arrival.
- We liaise with the patient’s doctors to assess medical readiness and tailor the transport plan to their clinical needs.
- All travel logistics are arranged — including ambulances, equipment, aircrew, and escorts — for a smooth, safe transfer.
- A flight plan is filed, the aircraft and crew are prepared, and final safety checks are completed.
- Before departure, our medical team conducts a final Fit to Fly assessment to confirm the patient remains stable and cleared for transport.
- Throughout the journey, our team monitors progress in real time — keeping families, receiving hospitals, and road crews updated at every stage.
- After arrival, we follow up with the patient, family, and staff involved — ensuring a complete handover and feedback for continuous improvement.
SkyCare can often arrange air ambulance flights between Uruguay and the UK within 24 hours, depending on the patient’s medical stability, diplomatic clearances, airport slot availability, and weather conditions. We regularly operate from key international airports including Carrasco International Airport (MVD) and Capitán Curbelo International Airport (PDP) — and can also access regional airstrips serving inland hospitals, rural towns, and coastal areas such as Rivera and Colonia del Sacramento, subject to airspace and security conditions.
We support patients across Uruguay and the wider South American region. Every case is individually assessed by our UK‑based clinical team to ensure a safe, timely departure with the appropriate level of medical care and oversight.
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 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.
The cost of a commercial stretcher flight between Uruguay and the UK varies significantly and is influenced by several factors — including departure location, airline seat availability, and the airline’s medical clearance process. Not all commercial carriers offer stretcher arrangements from Uruguay, and those that do typically operate from major airports such as Carrasco International Airport (MVD) or Capitán Curbelo International Airport (PDP), with connections via international hubs depending on medical approval and route structure.
Commercial stretcher pricing depends on the number of flight legs, airline fees for blocking seats for the stretcher setup, and the complexity of the medical clearance required. While there are no fixed published tariffs for stretcher flights, these services can offer a cost‑effective alternative to a private air ambulance — often significantly lower than full air ambulance pricing, which increases with distance and ICU support needs.
Medical clearance is mandatory and must be granted by the airline’s medical department — even if the patient already has a local doctor’s fit‑to‑fly certificate. Read our fit‑to‑fly guide for more detail.
Because airline fares and clearance costs fluctuate daily, prices may increase during the time it takes to secure medical approval. For an accurate estimate and explanation of how factors influence pricing, see our article: Medical Escort Pricing Explained. To receive a personalised stretcher flight quote, contact our team or request a quote online.
Citizens of many South American countries now require either a Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) or a visa to enter the UK for medical treatment. The process is generally straightforward, and SkyCare can guide you through each step.
You will need a valid passport and the appropriate travel authorisation before departure. The ETA currently costs £16 and can be applied for online. Always check the latest official guidance to confirm entry requirements for your nationality.
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 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 everything with precision, care, and full parental support
Fast, discreet, medically supervised air transfers between Montevideo and the UK — trusted by families, hospitals, and insurers across the region.
Need Immediate Air Ambulance or Medical Repatriation To or From Uruguay?
SkyCare provides private air ambulance, commercial medical escort, and stretcher flight services between Uruguay and the UK, available 24/7. Whether you’re supporting a loved one or managing a case from Salto, Maldonado, Rivera, or other Uruguayan hubs — or urgently need expert guidance — our UK‑based medical coordination team is here to help.
We also support patients in less accessible locations across Uruguay, including remote clinics in Cerro Largo, rural hospitals in Artigas and Treinta y Tres, and interior communities from the northern border to the Atlantic coast.
We offer complete bed‑to‑bed medical evacuation between Uruguay and the UK — from ICU‑equipped air ambulance flights for critical cases to cost‑effective 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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Commercial Medical Escort from Turkey to London
Communication and arranging the difficult journey back to the UK with SkyCare was easy. The team guided us through all the necessary steps to arrange the permissions and were professional and understanding of all the issues.
On the day Tasha and Sam met us and travelled the whole journey back. The ambulance arranged both ends was on time and comfortable…
Air Ambulance from London to Italy
The SkyCare team proposed two options for repatriation and helped me all along explore them, understand them, and plan accordingly. Due to the nature of our emergency, plans changed all the time, but the SkyCare team were able to adapt on the fly, and produce new plans.
All along the communication was rapid, clear, professional, and I felt that someone was really taking care of our emergency.
Commercial Medical Escort from London to Bulgaria
I couldn’t praise Craig and the team more! Craig was a literal life-saver and helped me so much during one of the toughest times in my life. He organised everything in less than 24 hours. If you ever need medical repatriation, SkyCare are the one and only choice you should be considering.
Commercial Medical Escort from Colombia to Essex
The team were a godsend they brought my son back from a nightmare fall on holiday in Columbia. He was with the team and I flew separately home the next day. I had no worries once I met them of him going on his own with them they were so friendly and professional. Thank you to all the team in Columbia and in England arranging it, I would highly recommend this team if you unfortunately ever needed this care.
Commercial Medical Escort from Colombia
Abbie and Connor brought me back from Columbia and they done an exceptional job with transferring me on the connecting flight. Multiple changes on wheelchairs and as pain free as possible. I’m very grateful to them for getting home. Thank you so much to Sky care for arranging all of this.
Ambulance from Austria to the UK
I needed to repatriate a relative from Austria at really short notice following an accident. The team at Skycare were absolutely wonderful – they assembled a crew at a days notice, kept me updated throughout the trip and were so professional and trustworthy. I would absolutely recommend them. They made a really stressful situation so much better – thank you to Craig, Ben, Emma Charlie and whole crew. So grateful to you!
Air Ambulance from France to Suffolk
Big shout out to the whole SkyCare team for my repatriation last week. I spent 2 weeks in hospital in France from a skiing accident and major surgery. The whole day ran very smoothly and I couldn’t have been looked after any better…
Following a very poor and frustrating experience with a medical insurance company who seemed focussed only on delaying matters we contacted SkyCare to organise medical repatriation for a family member we needed to get back to the UK. From start to finish we felt SkyCare offered the highest level of service obviously wanting the best medically for our relative but also professionally and speedily dealing with the necessary administration and formalities when coming from Iceland to the UK…
“The team at SkyCare could not have done more in supporting me getting my partner home. The transfer care was second to none and the support leading up to the transfer was excellent. David (complete with his broken leg) arrived back to a bed in an NHS hospital arranged by SkyCare. There really are not enough superlatives to describe the difference Craig, Ben, Ross etc all made. Thank you.”
“SkyCare have truly been lifesavers for us and our daughter who was taken ill overseas. They not only arranged the escorted flight home for our daughter but undertook all the hard graft of locating and liaising with the relevant UK hospital to get our daughter admitted directly on arrival in the UK. First Class Service!”
I’m so grateful to Craig and the team at SkyCare for guiding us through a difficult period. The team were always responsive and went above and beyond to assist our specific circumstances and challenges, to find a solution that was a safe and practical for us. They were personal and professional and treated us with sensitivity and compassion. I would 100% recommend them to everyone.
Commercial Medical Escort from Funchal to London
At a very desperate time, I was fortunate enough to find SkyCare and their wonderful team. My mother had a stroke overseas. The insurance team let us down badly so I looked at finding independent services to repatriate her back to the UK. SkyCare were able to provide a detailed and transparent price breakdown within 2 hrs . They provided a new quote within 30 min when we had to adjust an element of the repatriation. My insurance service would not provide a detailed quote…
Road Ambulance from Worthing to London
A highly professional service, performed so efficiently at a moments notice, with kindness and even a little humour at such a difficult time for us. Highly recommend.
Craig and Ben were absolutely brilliant! The process was flawless and after the chaos of the incident that happened to my mum, Craig was fantastic in organizing everything so I didn’t need to worry! It went seamlessly and everyone was so kind! Best money spent to get my mum home for emergency surgery!! Hi Craig my name is Frank father of Louise (patient) & grandad of Liberty. Your company is exceptional, professional, with a wonderful caring attitude. Thank you so much for looking after my daughter. I recommend your company highly.
Superb service, from first contact to a positive result of repatriating my husband to a UK hospital, the support and care was fantastic. My husband Jim had a stroke at our house in Greece, after emergency treatment he was placed on a ward, which was awful. He had lost his speech and all movement on his right hand side. It is up to relatives to look after the patient in hospital, they only provide medical care. I was so stressed, trying to care for him…
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I recently spoke to Craig from SkyCare when my mum was seriously injured overseas and it looked like a medical repatriation was needed. His advice and communication was superb, helping me to navigate a market which appears to be full of brokers with misleading prices and shocking reviews. Fortunately, my mum was deemed stable enough to fly home commercially, and yet Craig still continued to provide advice even though…
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
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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