Air Ambulance & Medical Assistance: Repatriating Brits from Turkey
Helping British Nationals Return Home Safely from Turkey
At SkyCare, we specialise in providing seamless and compassionate air ambulance repatriation from Turkey to the UK. Whether you’ve undergone surgery, experienced complications from cosmetic or dental treatment, or fallen ill while abroad, we offer safe, tailored medical transfers for British nationals—often from Istanbul or Antalya, Turkey’s two busiest hubs for international care.
If you or a loved one requires urgent medical repatriation from Turkey, we’re here to help. Our air ambulance service starts from £36,500 (to London), depending on the patient’s condition and flight route. For more stable cases, we also offer commercial medical escort flights—a cost-effective solution where a doctor, nurse, or paramedic accompanies the patient on a standard airline service.
SkyCare frequently operates from Turkey’s major airports, including Istanbul (IST), Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), Antalya (AYT), and Izmir (ADB).
Most of our recent air ambulance cases have originated from private hospitals in Istanbul or cosmetic clinics in Antalya—both cities now common destinations for medical tourism.
Our services are delivered by a British-led medical team of doctors, nurses, and critical care paramedics. From airside handover to hospital admission in the UK, we ensure continuity of care throughout your journey.
Medical Flight Back to UK
Turkey is a popular destination for medical tourism, attracting patients for cosmetic surgery, dental work, fertility treatments, and more. Most repatriation cases SkyCare handles come from Istanbul and Antalya—two of the country's busiest hubs for private hospitals and surgical clinics. Istanbul hosts many of Turkey’s top-rated hospitals, offering a wide range of procedures. Antalya, increasingly popular for cosmetic and dental treatments, also sees a high number of international patients. Izmir remains a key centre for orthopaedic, plastic surgery, and cardiology care. If you or someone you know needs urgent medical repatriation after surgery or treatment in Turkey, SkyCare is ready to assist.
Which Option Is Right for You?
SkyCare offers two safe and professional ways to return home from Turkey:
- Air Ambulance from Turkey: Ideal for urgent or intensive care cases, our dedicated medical flights are staffed with ICU-level professionals. Whether it’s a surgical complication, infection, or a serious injury, we provide a bed-to-bed transfer with full clinical oversight. → Get an Air Ambulance Quote
- Commercial Medical Escort Flight: Best suited for medically stable patients. A qualified escort travels with you on a commercial flight from Istanbul, Antalya or Izmir, providing medical supervision and comfort. → Request a Quote for a Medical Escort
Air Ambulance
SkyCare provides urgent and planned air ambulance repatriation for patients in Turkey who require intensive medical support during their flight to the UK. Our pressurised Pilatus PC-12 NGX aircraft are regularly dispatched from airports in Istanbul, Antalya, and Izmir, and are fully equipped to deliver ICU-level care. Each mission is staffed by experienced British critical care teams, including doctors, nurses, and paramedics. We operate direct hospital-to-hospital transfers from Turkey to the UK, managing every element of the journey—from bedside collection in Turkey to final handover in the UK. Our 24/7 medical operations team oversees each case to ensure clinical safety, smooth coordination, and compassionate care throughout.
Commercial Medical Escort
For stable patients who don’t require a dedicated air ambulance, SkyCare offers medical escort repatriation from Turkey on commercial flights. A British nurse or doctor accompanies the patient throughout the journey—managing mobility, medications, and comfort from departure in Istanbul, Antalya, or Izmir to arrival in the UK. This is a cost-effective alternative to full air ambulance, especially suitable for post-surgical cases or recovering travellers. We manage airline approvals, medical clearance, and all in-flight support, ensuring a safe and professionally monitored journey home.
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Need Urgent Medical Repatriation from Turkey?
If you or a loved one needs to return to the UK after treatment or surgery in Turkey, SkyCare is here to help. We provide safe, medically supported transfers from top hospitals in Istanbul, Antalya, Izmir and more. Whether it’s an air ambulance or a commercial medical escort, our team will coordinate everything—fast, securely, and with care.
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What our clients say.
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.
Accreditations
British Business & General Aviation Association
European Business Aviation Association
Pilatus Fleet
AOC (Air operator certificate) #2480
National Business Aviation Association
