Air Ambulance, Medevac & Medical Repatriation to and from Thailand and the UK
Urgent medical flights, medevac (medivac) and air ambulance services to and from Bangkok and the UK
Urgent Medevac & Medical Repatriation Services from Thailand
SkyCare provides urgent medical evacuation from Thailand to the UK, including private air ambulance, escorted medical flights, and international stretcher repatriation on commercial airlines. Our 24/7 service supports families, expats, insurers, and hospitals across Thailand — from major cities to beach towns and rural provinces. This service forms part of our wider coverage across Southeast Asia.
Whether the patient is in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket, Udon Thani, or Koh Samui, we can help. Our experienced UK-based repatriation team is available 24/7 to support long-term residents and tourists in arranging safe, rapid medical evacuation from Thailand to the UK — often within 24 hours.
With bilingual coordination and British clinical oversight, we manage every aspect — from intensive care air ambulance flights and emergency medevac missions to bed-to-bed transfers with qualified nurse or paramedic escorts. We also handle all medical documents, flight permissions, and hospital coordination.
We work directly with private hospitals, public clinics, resorts, and rehabilitation centres across Thailand to safely collect and repatriate patients. All medical repatriation from Thailand to the UK is tailored to the patient’s condition, urgency, and location.
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Private Air Ambulance & Medical Transport to and from Thailand and the UK
SkyCare provides urgent medical transport to and from Thailand 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 in a hospital, private clinic, resort, or home in Thailand, our multilingual team coordinates every detail with discretion and clinical precision. We regularly assist British nationals, long-term residents, and families arranging compassionate medical repatriation from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Udon Thani, Koh Samui, and major hospitals across the country.
Private Air Ambulance From Thailand
SkyCare arranges urgent air ambulance and medevac repatriation from Thailand to the UK and other European destinations. Whether the patient is in a private hospital, home, or consular facility, our ICU-equipped aircraft and expert medical crews provide safe, bedside-to-bedside care.
We operate quickly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and cover the entire country — including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket, Udon Thani, and surrounding provinces.
Our English- and Thai-speaking teams coordinate the full medical repatriation process — from hospital discharge and airfield logistics to UK hospital admission — ensuring a smooth, dignified journey home.
Private Medical Escort From Thailand
For stable patients in Thailand who are fit to fly, our commercial medical escort service offers a safe, cost-effective alternative to air ambulance transport. A SkyCare nurse or paramedic travels with the patient from bedside to destination, delivering continuous care throughout the journey.
We arrange departure from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), coordinating with airlines, ground teams, and UK hospitals. This option is ideal for medical repatriation to the UK or Europe from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, or nearby private clinics.
Our bilingual team ensures a calm, professionally managed experience — trusted by families, insurers, and hospital staff throughout Thailand.
Stretcher Flight From Thailand
For patients in Thailand too unwell to sit upright, we offer commercial stretcher flights — a cost-effective alternative to a full air ambulance from Thailand to the UK. With privacy screens and onboard oxygen available when required.
A SkyCare nurse or paramedic provides in-flight care. We handle airline permissions, medical clearances, and all supporting travel logistics.
Stretcher repatriations take longer to arrange and are limited to certain airlines — but they offer significant savings for stable patients who need to lie flat throughout the journey.
Available from Bangkok (BKK) and Phuket (HKT), this service suits post-surgical cases, limited mobility, or palliative care — combining stretcher-level support with commercial airline affordability.
How to Arrange a Medevac or Air Ambulance to or from Thailand and the UK
- Request a Personalised Quote: Use our secure online form to receive a tailored quote based on your location in Thailand, 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 Thailand to the air ambulance or medical 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 arrival at your chosen UK hospital.
Why Choose SkyCare for Air Ambulance and Medical Repatriation to or from Thailand?
- 24/7 Rapid Response: Immediate medical repatriation from Thailand to the UK, with same-day departures available when possible.
- Dedicated Air Ambulance Fleet: ICU-equipped aircraft ready for emergency evacuations, intensive care transfers, and planned medical flights.
- Expert Medical Team: Every flight is staffed by experienced doctors, paramedics, and critical care nurses with international case experience.
- Bed-to-Bed Coordination: We manage the full journey — from private hospitals, clinics, resorts, or residences in Thailand to arrival at your chosen UK facility.
- Confidential & Trusted: SkyCare is relied on by families, embassies, insurers, and UK hospitals — with full discretion, dignity, and clinical professionalism.
Frequently Asked Questions – Air Ambulance Thailand
SkyCare can typically arrange air ambulance repatriation from Thailand within 24 to 48 hours, depending on the patient’s condition, medical clearance, and aircraft availability. Flight times to the UK average around 12 to 14 hours, and most missions can be completed within the same day or overnight once confirmed.
We support patients across Thailand — including expats, long-term residents, and travellers in both city hospitals and rural clinics. Our most common air ambulance departure points include:
- Bangkok – home to leading hospitals such as Bumrungrad and Bangkok Hospital, plus UK consular access
- Chiang Mai – northern Thailand’s medical and expat hub with strong hospital infrastructure
- Phuket – high-volume repatriation point for serious injuries and ICU cases from resorts
- Pattaya – common base for long-stay Brits requiring urgent evacuation after stroke or illness
- Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) – main launch site for air ambulance flights from Thailand
Wherever your loved one is located in Thailand, our air ambulance team will organise a safe, dignified 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 Thailand to the UK depends on several key factors — including the patient’s condition, departure city, level of in-flight medical care, and aircraft availability.
As a guide, prices for a dedicated air ambulance to London typically start from around £85,000. This base estimate excludes intensive care staffing or specialist equipment, which is quoted case-by-case depending on the medical need.
We usually operate from Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). Stretcher and commercial medical escort options are also available with certain airlines, though these require additional time for medical clearance.
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 Bangkok — trusted by families, hospitals, and insurers across the region.
Need Immediate Air Ambulance or Medical Repatriation to or from Thailand?
SkyCare provides private air ambulance from Thailand 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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What our clients say.
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
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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