Air Ambulance, Medevac & Medical Repatriation from Gran Canaria to the UK

Q: &ensp; Can you repatriate neonatal or paediatric patients — including premature babies and children?

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.

Urgent medical flights, medevac (medivac) and air ambulance services from Las Palmas to the UK

Urgent Medevac & Medical Repatriation Services from Gran Canaria

SkyCare provides urgent medical evacuation from Gran Canaria to the UK, including private air ambulance, escorted medical flights, and overland ambulance options. Our 24/7 service supports families, insurers, and hospitals across the island — from major hospitals to remote tourist resorts.

Whether the patient is in Las Palmas, Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, or a private clinic near the coast, we can help. Our experienced repatriation team is available 24/7 to assist families, insurers, and medical professionals in arranging fast, safe medical evacuation to the UK — often within 24 hours.

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With bilingual coordination and UK-based clinical oversight, we manage every aspect — from intensive care medical flights and emergency medevac missions to bed-to-bed transfers with qualified nurse or paramedic escorts. We also handle all documentation, airport access, and hospital coordination.

We work directly with public hospitals, private clinics, hotels, and coastal medical centres across Gran Canaria to collect patients safely and efficiently. All medical repatriation from Gran Canaria to the UK is tailored to the patient’s condition, urgency, and location on the island.

Costs vary by case. See pricing and read our Gran Canaria repatriation FAQ.

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Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)

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Safe, Swift Medical Transport from Gran Canaria to the UK

SkyCare provides rapid-response medical transport from Gran Canaria — with private air ambulances operating across the island. Whether you’re recovering in a public hospital, private clinic, or holiday residence, our bilingual team manages the entire process from bedside to destination. We’re trusted by families, hospitals, and international insurers across Gran Canaria and mainland Spain.

Frequently Asked Questions – Air Ambulance from Gran Canaria

SkyCare can often arrange air ambulance flights from Gran Canaria to the UK within 24 hours, depending on medical readiness, airport availability, and weather conditions. We regularly operate from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) — covering both major hospitals and popular resorts across the island. Medical evacuation Gran Canaria to the UK.

What Factors Influence the Cost?

The cost of an air ambulance from Gran Canaria to the UK depends on several factors — including the patient’s medical condition, departure airport, level of clinical support required, and aircraft availability.

As a guide, prices for a dedicated air ambulance to London typically start from £30,000. This is a base price and does not include specialist ICU staff or additional onboard equipment, which are quoted separately depending on the clinical scenario.

We operate primarily from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), with rapid transfers arranged from hospitals, clinics, and resorts across the island. Pickups from remote areas or private residences may influence overall flight planning and cost.

To receive a personalised quote, contact our team or request a quote online.

If your loved one is hospitalised in Gran Canaria without family nearby, it’s often best to bring them home as soon as they’re medically stable. This is especially true for holiday injuries or unexpected trauma cases, where continuity of care and family support in the UK can make a significant difference.

Once surgery or treatment has taken place, 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 due to delays in insurer decision-making. In these cases, SkyCare can often arrange a dedicated air ambulance from Gran Canaria within 24 hours.

Please note: if you instruct us directly, the cost will need to be covered by you — and you may be able to recover some or all of it from your insurer later. We’re happy to assist with documentation.

Commercial medical escort flights are also available but can take longer to coordinate, due to airline medical clearance, seat configuration (e.g. stretcher or extra space), and availability.

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.

Need Immediate Medical Repatriation from Gran Canaria?

SkyCare provides private air ambulance services from Gran Canaria 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.

We respond within minutes — and handle every step with care, clarity, and medical professionalism.

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