Air Ambulance for Patient Transfers
An air ambulance transfer uses an aircraft or helicopter with medical support planned around the patient and route. For travel within Turkey or internationally, a dedicated air ambulance, helicopter transfer or medical escort on a scheduled flight may be considered under different conditions. This guide explains what to compare before requesting a written quotation.Start with the departure city, destination city and preferred date. Established in 2017, MEK JET handles patient-transfer requests in Turkey and on international routes. This is a private, paid service, separate from public emergency response.
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Which transfer option should you consider?
- Dedicated air ambulance: A flight planned for the patient, with the medical team and equipment determined through assessment. Explore air ambulance charter and request a quote.
- Helicopter ambulance: Suitability depends on the route, landing locations, weather, operational conditions and medical assessment. Check helicopter transfer options.
- Scheduled flight with medical support: A seat with a medical escort or a stretcher arrangement may be considered in suitable cases. Airline acceptance and arrangements must be confirmed; this is not suitable for everyone or always cheaper. Read about medical escort services.
What affects air ambulance costs?
A quotation is prepared for the route and agreed scope rather than a universal fixed price. Aircraft positioning, medical staff and equipment, airport and ground services, ground ambulances and waiting requirements can affect the total.Compare written inclusions and exclusions, currency, payment terms and change or cancellation conditions. Two cities and a preferred date are enough to start the enquiry; a detailed quotation follows the necessary assessment.
Review the air ambulance cost guide.
From enquiry to confirmed transfer
- Enquiry: Share the departure city, destination and preferred date.
- Assessment: Clarify the current hospital, receiving facility and requested medical information through an appropriate sharing channel.
- Written scope: Review the flight, medical support, ground connections and handover arrangements.
- Confirmation: Availability, medical suitability and permissions are checked. Arrangements become final after the contract, payment and required approvals.
Planning an international transfer or medical repatriation
Cross-border travel also involves entry and exit documents, receiving-hospital acceptance, flight permissions and ground transport at both ends. Requirements depend on the route and individual circumstances. Ask how to share passports and medical documents securely; do not include them in an initial open message.
Air ambulance questions
Who can travel by air ambulance?
The relevant medical and operational teams assess the patient’s needs and proposed journey. Website information cannot confirm an individual’s fitness to fly.
Can a relative travel with the patient?
Cabin capacity, medical staff and equipment are considered together. Mention companion numbers when enquiring; seats and baggage allowances require confirmation.
How quickly can a flight depart?
Timing depends on the route, aircraft and team availability, hospital acceptance and permissions. A requested date or time is not a guaranteed departure.
Are ground ambulances included?
Check the written quotation for ground transfers at both ends and the receiving-facility handover. Any excluded services should be clearly identified.
What documents are needed initially?
Begin with the two cities and preferred date. The team will explain which medical information is needed for assessment and how to share it appropriately.
Discuss your transfer options
Share your departure city, destination and preferred date so the available options can be assessed.
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