Air Ambulance from Spain to the UK
Repatriación en Ambulancia Aérea España
Need urgent medical transport from Spain back to the UK? Whether you’re in Alicante, Malaga, Benidorm, Costa del Sol, Ibiza, or Marbella, SkyCare provides air ambulance and medical repatriation services tailored to your needs. We’re available 24/7 to support patients, families, and insurers with fast, professional solutions.
What Affects the Cost of an Air Ambulance from Spain?
SkyCare provides urgent air ambulance repatriation from Spain to the UK, ensuring critically ill or injured patients receive fast, professional medical transport. We operate from major international hubs such as Alicante Airport (ALC) and Malaga Airport (AGP), covering repatriations from hospitals, clinics, and private residences across the Spanish mainland and islands.
Choosing the Right Medical Repatriation Option
In some cases, you may also have alternative options for returning to the UK after illness or injury abroad. Whatever your situation, we’ll help you choose the safest and most suitable way home.
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How to Arrange an Air Ambulance from Spain to the UK
We make the booking process simple and stress-free:
- Request a Quote – Fill in our online form to receive a detailed air ambulance quote based on your specific needs.
- Provide Medical Information & Confirm Booking – Submit the necessary medical details and confirm your transport.
- Flight & Ground Transfer Arranged – We coordinate everything, including ambulance transport from any Spanish hospital to one of the Spanish airports—often Alicante or Malaga.
- Medical Repatriation to the UK – Our expert team provides continuous in-flight care, ensuring safe arrival at the destination hospital or home in the UK.
If you or a loved one requires urgent medical repatriation from Spain, our team is ready to help. Contact us today for expert advice and a personalised quote.
Comprehensive Bed-to-Bed Intensive Care Repatriation
SkyCare provides full bed-to-bed medical repatriation services, managing every step from hospital discharge or home collection in the Algarve to final arrival at a UK medical facility.
Our dedicated air ambulance flights operate as fully equipped intensive care units (ITU) in the air, staffed by critical care doctors, nurses, and paramedics. Patients receive continuous monitoring, advanced medical support, and the highest standards of care throughout the journey.
This service is ideal for patients who require urgent transfer, medical supervision, or are unable to travel commercially due to their condition.
Why Choose SkyCare for Air Ambulance Services in Spain?
✔ 24/7 Emergency Response – Urgent medical repatriation from Spain to the UK at short notice.
✔ Fully Equipped Air Ambulance Aircraft – Critical care transfers, emergency flights, and non-emergency medical transport.
✔ Experienced Medical Team – Highly trained doctors, paramedics, and nurses specialising in international transport.
✔ Seamless Bed-to-Bed Transfers – From hospital discharge in Spain to hospital admission in the UK.
✔ Trusted by Families, Insurers & Medical Professionals – We work with private individuals, insurers, NHS trusts, and private hospitals.
For medically stable patients who are able to travel seated, SkyCare offers a commercial medical escort service as a cost-effective alternative to a full air ambulance flight.
Our experienced doctors, nurses, or paramedics accompany the patient on a commercial airline, providing in-flight medical supervision, medication management, and full support from take-off to landing.
Our medical team will advise you whether a commercial escort is suitable based on the patient’s condition, medical notes, and airline acceptance policies.
Frequently Asked Questions – Air Ambulance Spain
SkyCare can often arrange air ambulance flights from Spain to the UK within 24 hours, depending on medical readiness and airport clearance. We regularly operate from major Spanish airports including Malaga, Alicante, Madrid, and Barcelona.
If your loved one is in a hospital in Spain without family to support them, we strongly recommend bringing them home as soon as it is safe to do so. This article explains why hospital care in Spain can be very different from the NHS.
If you want to know what options you have to get a patient back to the UK, please read this article written by our own Dr Lee Collier
What Factors Influence the Cost?
The cost of an air ambulance from Spain to the UK depends on several factors, including the patient’s condition, the collection airport in Spain, and the medical crew required.
As a result, at SkyCare, we provide fully transparent, fixed-price quotations that include the flight, medical team, ground ambulance transfers at both ends, and all coordination.
To receive a personalised quote, contact our team or request a quote online.
Yes. We regularly assist patients from popular holiday regions such as the Costa del Sol, Balearic Islands (including Mallorca and Ibiza), Costa Blanca, Costa Brava and Costa de la Luz Wherever you are in Spain, we can arrange repatriation.
Each SkyCare flight is staffed by a specialist medical team with ICU-level equipment on board. We provide continuous monitoring and treatment throughout the journey, tailored to each patient’s needs.
Yes. We offer fully bed-to-bed service, coordinating directly with hospitals in Spain and the UK. Our team handles all transfers — from hospital to ambulance to aircraft and final destination.
An air ambulance is a dedicated aircraft with full ICU capability, ideal for patients needing intensive care. A medical escort travels with the patient on a commercial flight, suitable for those who are medically stable but still require supervision. SkyCare offers both options from Spain.
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What our clients say.
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)
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