Air Ambulance & Medical Repatriation from the Southeast Asia
Urgent medical flights and air ambulance from the South-East Asia to the UK
Air Ambulance & Medical Flights Between Southeast Asia and the UK
SkyCare provides urgent medical repatriation services across Southeast Asia — including private air ambulances, commercial medical escorts, and international stretcher flights to and from the UK.
This regional hub supports embassies, private hospitals, insurers, and families across Southeast Asia — from Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia to Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and other parts of this tropical region.
Whether you’re assisting a patient in a beachside resort, a busy city clinic, or a rural medical centre, our UK-based team provides safe, medically led transfers into trusted private hospitals in London or anywhere across the UK.
Not sure where to begin? Visit one of our dedicated country pages for local airport details, repatriation services, and pricing:
We handle every detail — from medevac coordination and ICU patient escort to UK hospital admission and private air arrival logistics.
Need urgent support? Request a quote or call our 24/7 team today.
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Fast Medical Flights & Air Ambulance from Southeast Asia
SkyCare provides rapid-response medical repatriation between Southeast Asia and the UK — including private air ambulances, international stretcher flights, and commercial medical escorts with experienced clinicians. Whether the patient is in a hospital, clinic, hotel, or remote villa, our multilingual team manages every detail from bedside to arrival at a UK hospital or home. We’re trusted by families, insurers, private hospitals, and embassies across Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia (Bali), Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Air Ambulance Transfers Across Southeast Asia & the UK
SkyCare arranges urgent air ambulance flights between Southeast Asia and the UK. Whether the patient is in a hospital, private clinic, resort, or home, our ICU-equipped aircraft and highly trained medical crews provide safe, discreet, bedside-to-bedside care in both directions.
We operate from major international airports in Bangkok, Singapore, Manila, Hanoi, and Bali, enabling rapid mobilisation across the region for time-critical and medically complex cases.
Our UK-based medical coordination teams manage every step — from flight permissions and clinical escorts to smooth handovers at private hospitals in London or anywhere in the UK.
Private Medical Escort To or From Southeast Asia
For stable patients in Southeast Asia who are fit to fly, our commercial medical escort service offers a safe, cost-effective alternative to a dedicated air ambulance between Southeast Asia and the UK. A qualified nurse or paramedic accompanies the patient from bedside to destination, providing continuous care throughout the journey. This is a flight-based medical repatriation service, not a companionship or chaperone service. Read our FAQs for commercial medical flights.
We arrange medical escorts from major Southeast Asian airports, handling all airline logistics, medical clearances, and arrival coordination with UK hospitals. Common departure points include Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila, with flexible routing based on the patient’s condition and location.
Commercial Stretcher Flights To or From Southeast Asia
For patients in Southeast Asia who are too unwell to sit upright, we offer commercial stretcher flights — a cost-effective alternative to a dedicated air ambulance between Southeast Asia and the UK. The service uses a row of seats converted into a lay-flat stretcher, with privacy screens and oxygen support if required.
We handle all airline permissions, medical documentation, and travel logistics.
Stretcher repatriations take longer to organise and are only available on select international airlines, but offer significant savings for stable patients who need to remain flat during travel.
Available from major Southeast Asian airports including Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, and Jakarta, with direct transfer to UK hospitals or private medical centres.
How to Arrange a Medevac or Air Ambulance Between Southeast Asia and the UK
- Request a Personalised Quote: Use our secure online form to receive a tailored quote for your air ambulance or medevac between Southeast Asia 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 Bangkok, Singapore, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, or Bali to in-flight care and seamless arrival at your chosen UK facility.
- Safe Transfer: The patient is accompanied by our specialist medical team, with continuous monitoring and full clinical oversight throughout the journey.
Why UK Clients Rely on SkyCare for Repatriation from Southeast Asia
- 24/7 Rapid Response: Immediate medical repatriation between Southeast Asia and the UK, with next-day air ambulance or medevac departures whenever possible.
- Dedicated Air Ambulance Fleet: ICU-equipped aircraft available for emergency evacuations, intensive care transfers, and scheduled medical flights from Bangkok, Singapore, Manila, Bali, and more.
- Expert Medical Team: Every flight is staffed by experienced doctors, paramedics, and critical care nurses — ideal for serious illness, surgery recovery, or complex clinical cases.
- Bed-to-Bed Coordination: We manage the full journey — from hospitals, clinics, or private homes across Southeast Asia to your chosen UK hospital or care provider.
- Trusted by Families & Insurers: SkyCare is relied on by private families, embassies, international insurers, and hospitals throughout Southeast Asia and the UK.
FAQs – Medical Flights Between Southeast Asia 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 Southeast Asia 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 Southeast Asia and the UK within 24 hours, depending on the patient’s medical stability, airport slot availability, and weather conditions. We regularly operate from major international airports including Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, and Bali — and can also access regional airports serving remote islands, inland towns, or outbound travellers on holiday.
We support patients across Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, and Laos. Every case is assessed and managed by our clinical team to ensure a safe, timely departure with appropriate medical care.
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 Southeast Asia and the UK varies significantly and is influenced by several factors — including departure city, airline seat availability, and the airline’s internal medical clearance process.
Not all commercial carriers in the region offer stretcher support, and those that do typically restrict it to major airports such as Bangkok (BKK), Singapore Changi (SIN), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Manila (MNL), or Bali (DPS). These flights often route via European or Middle Eastern hubs. As a guide, costs can range from £30,000 to over £70,000, depending on the route, season, and airline charges.
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. This approval process can take several days and must be completed before tickets are confirmed.
Because airline fares fluctuate daily, it’s common for prices to increase during the time it takes to secure medical clearance. For a real-world explanation of how these variables affect cost, 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 Southeast Asian 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 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 detail with precision, care, and reassurance for parents and families.
Fast, discreet, medically supervised air transfers between Southeast Asia and the UK — trusted by families, hospitals, and insurers across the region.
Need Immediate Air Ambulance or Medical Repatriation To or From Southeast Asia?
SkyCare provides private air ambulance, commercial medical escort, and stretcher flight services between Southeast Asia and the UK, available 24/7. Whether you’re supporting a loved one or managing a case from Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Phnom Penh, Vientiane, Naypyidaw, Dili, or Bandar Seri Begawan — or urgently need expert guidance — our UK-based medical team is here to help.
We offer complete bed-to-bed medical evacuation between Southeast Asia and 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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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…
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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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