Why Delhi for Air Ambulance?
New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL/VIDP) operates 24 hours with dedicated general aviation facilities for medical charter flights. Road access from Safdarjung Hospital, AIIMS, RML, Sir Ganga Ram, Medanta, Max Saket, Apollo, and Fortis Vasant Kunj is well-established. Our operations team has relationships with all major Delhi hospitals and ground handlers at IGI, making mobilisation faster than any city in North India.
Services Available from Delhi
From Delhi we operate: dedicated charter air ambulance (ICU-configured, critical care doctor + flight paramedic, any domestic or international airport), commercial airline stretcher transfers (MEDIF documentation, airline liaison, stable patients at 30-50% of charter cost), medical escort on commercial flights, and advanced life support ground ambulance for airport transfer legs at both ends.
Common Routes from Delhi
Delhi to Mumbai, Delhi to Chennai (Vellore/CMC referral traffic), Delhi to Bengaluru, Delhi to Kolkata, Delhi to Hyderabad are the five highest-volume domestic corridors. Internationally: UAE, UK, USA, Singapore, Kathmandu, Dhaka, and Colombo are the most frequently requested repatriation routes. Leh and Srinagar are specialist routes where our high-altitude illness (HAPE) expertise adds significant value.
Air Ambulance Cost from Delhi
Charter pricing depends on distance, aircraft type, and medical configuration. Short domestic sectors (Delhi-Jaipur, Delhi-Chandigarh) from Rs 3-5 lakh. Medium sectors (Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Kolkata) Rs 6-10 lakh. Commercial airline stretcher on the same route costs 30-50% of charter. International repatriation pricing varies by destination and aircraft type. Call us for a specific itemised quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
For most domestic sectors, a charter can be airborne within 4-6 hours of medical clearance and payment confirmation. Commercial stretcher transfers take 24-48 hours for airline approval. Call us immediately for the most accurate timeline.
We cover all hospitals in Delhi NCR including AIIMS, Safdarjung, RML, Sir Ganga Ram, GTB, Lok Nanak, Medanta, Max (Saket, Shalimar Bagh, Patparganj), Fortis (Vasant Kunj, Shalimar Bagh), Apollo, BLK, and all private hospitals. Our ALS road ambulances position the patient to IGI Airport.
Yes. We operate 24x7. Night clearances at IGI Airport are available for medical charters. Our operations team handles all necessary permissions with DGCA and airport authorities.
A charter air ambulance is a dedicated aircraft with ICU configuration, suitable for ventilated or unstable patients. An airline stretcher is a commercial flight with seats removed for a stretcher, with a medical escort, suitable for stable patients at significantly lower cost. We recommend the clinically appropriate and most economical option for your patient.