Continue Exploring Air Ambulance Services in India
When a loved one is in critical condition, every minute spent arranging transport is a minute away from the care they need. Accretion Aviation's air ambulance service is built for exactly these moments. Our aircraft are staffed with trained doctors and paramedics who manage your patient from pickup at the origin hospital to handover at the destination, with zero gaps in care. We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with an average activation time of 2 hours from your first call. Over 10 years and 500+ missions, families and hospitals across India have trusted us when time was not on their side.
An air ambulance is a fixed-wing aircraft or helicopter converted into a flying ICU, built to transport critically ill patients who need urgent medical care. Unlike a road ambulance or a commercial flight, it carries hospital-grade equipment with a dedicated medical team on board throughout the journey. Accretion Aviation operates air ambulance services for emergency evacuations and planned inter-city hospital transfers, ensuring patients receive continuous medical attention from the moment they are loaded to the moment they arrive.
Once you call us, our team reviews the patient's documents and activates the mission within 2 hours. The documents required are the patient's name, age, weight and ID proof, the attendant's name, age, weight and ID proof, and the patient's medical report or case summary along with the discharge summary. Once cleared, a ground ambulance picks up the patient and transfers them to the departure airport. From there, our air ambulance flies the patient to the destination airport, where another ground ambulance is ready to complete the transfer to the receiving hospital. The entire process is coordinated by our team so the family does not have to manage any logistics.
Accretion Aviation operates multiple aircraft types to match the right medical setup to every patient's condition and transfer requirement.
ICU & Critical Care Transfer: For patients who need continuous hospital-level monitoring during transport. Our aircraft is configured with ventilators, cardiac monitors and a specialist medical team managing the patient throughout the flight.
Trauma & Emergency Evacuation: For accident victims and time-critical emergencies. We activate within hours, reach remote and Tier 2 locations, and stabilise the patient on board while flying them to the nearest advanced care facility.
Organ Transport: Time-critical transfers coordinated directly with transplant teams. We prioritise speed and precision to ensure organs reach the receiving hospital within the viable window.
ECMO Transfer: For patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support, our trained medical team manages the ECMO circuit throughout the flight, maintaining uninterrupted life support from one hospital to another.
Commercial Stretcher Transfer: A cost-effective option for stable patients who need medical supervision during travel. The patient is accommodated on a stretcher aboard a commercial flight, accompanied by a trained medical attendant.
Every Accretion Aviation air ambulance is configured specifically for the patient's condition before departure. Here is what travels on every mission.
With over 10 years and 500+ missions across India, here is what sets us apart.
The cost depends on several factors including the distance, type of aircraft, and the level of medical care required. As a general guide, costs range from INR 4 to 6 lakh for short domestic transfers and can go up to INR 10 to 25 lakh for longer or more complex missions. For stable patients, our commercial stretcher service is a more affordable alternative without compromising on medical supervision. Contact us for a transparent quote with no hidden charges.
Operating from our hubs in Mumbai, Indore, Goa, Bangalore, Dehradun and Chennai, we cover all major cities including Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Varanasi, Guwahati and 100+ more. We operate to and from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, with access to compact airstrips that most operators cannot reach. Every transfer is managed as a complete bed-to-bed service, from the origin hospital to the destination. Our reach extends to every corner of India.
What is an air ambulance service?
An air ambulance is a medically equipped aircraft used to transport critically ill or injured patients who need urgent care and cannot safely travel by road or on a commercial flight.
What is the use of air ambulance?
An air ambulance is used to transport critically ill patients quickly over long distances where road transport is too slow or impractical, with full medical care maintained throughout the journey.
How much does an air ambulance cost in India?
Costs depend on the distance, aircraft type and medical care required. As a general guide, prices range from INR 4 to 6 lakh for short transfers and up to INR 10 to 25 lakh for longer or complex missions.
What is the difference between an air ambulance and a ground ambulance?
A ground ambulance is limited by road conditions, distance and traffic. An air ambulance covers long distances in a fraction of the time, with full ICU-level care on board throughout the journey.
Does an air ambulance have a ventilator?
Yes. Every Accretion Aviation air ambulance carries a transport ventilator along with cardiac monitors, oxygen supply, defibrillators and other life-support equipment.
Can a family member travel with the patient?
Yes, one attendant can travel with the patient subject to the aircraft's weight and space limitations.
How quickly can an air ambulance be arranged?
We activate within 2 hours of your call, once the patient's documents have been reviewed by our medical team.
What medical staff travel on board?
Every flight carries trained doctors and paramedics experienced in critical care and aeromedical transport.
Can an air ambulance land at small or remote airports?
Yes. Our fleet includes aircraft capable of operating from compact and remote airstrips across India, including Tier 2 and Tier 3 locations.
What documents are needed to book an air ambulance?
You will need the patient's name, age, weight and ID proof, the attendant's details, and the patient's medical report, case summary and discharge summary.
Do air ambulances fly at night?
Yes. Our aircraft are equipped for night operations and our pilots are certified for night flying, subject to weather conditions.
What is the difference between a charter air ambulance and a commercial stretcher transfer?
A charter air ambulance is a dedicated aircraft fully configured as a flying ICU for critical patients. A commercial stretcher transfer uses a seat block on a scheduled commercial flight with a medical attendant, suited for stable patients who need supervision but not intensive care.
