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Air ambulance service in Delhi

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Delhi is India's busiest air ambulance destination: patients fly in from across North and East India, the North-East and Kashmir for specialist hospital care.

Common routes into Delhi

  • From Pune, Bengaluru and western India.
  • From Guwahati, Imphal and the North-East.
  • From Patna, Ranchi, Varanasi, Prayagraj and Raipur.
  • From Srinagar, especially when roads are closed in winter.

How a transfer works

  • A ground ambulance takes the patient from the sending hospital to the airport.
  • A medical crew cares for the patient on the flight.
  • A ground ambulance meets the aircraft in Delhi and takes the patient to the receiving hospital.

What to prepare

  • Medical summary and fit-to-fly opinion.
  • Confirmation of a bed at the receiving hospital in Delhi.
  • Patient ID and insurance details.
  • One attendant's details, if a family member will travel.

General information only, not medical, legal or insurance advice. Rules, coverage and prices change; confirm with your provider and insurer.

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Questions

How much does an air ambulance to Delhi cost?

It depends mainly on flying time. Published rates are commonly about ₹1–5 lakh per flying hour, plus ground ambulances and charges.

Can a family member travel with the patient?

Usually one attendant can travel if space allows. Ask when you request a quote.

How quickly can an air ambulance to Delhi be arranged?

Often within hours to a day for domestic flights, depending on aircraft availability and hospital acceptance.

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