What is an air ambulance service?

An air ambulance is a medically equipped aircraft used to transport critically ill patients quickly and safely over long distances, with a trained medical team on board throughout the journey.

How much does an air ambulance cost in India?

The cost of an air ambulance in India typically ranges from INR 2 to 3 lakh for short domestic transfers and can go up to INR 10 to 25 lakh for longer or more complex missions, depending on the distance, aircraft type, and medical care required.

What is the difference between an air ambulance and a ground ambulance?

An air ambulance covers long distances significantly faster than a ground ambulance and carries ICU-level equipment with a trained medical team on board, providing continuous hospital-grade care throughout the journey.

Does an air ambulance have a ventilator?

Yes. Every Accretion Aviation air ambulance carries a transport ventilator, cardiac monitor, defibrillator, oxygen cylinders, IV infusion pumps, suction machine, and airway management equipment.

How quickly can an air ambulance be arranged?

Accretion Aviation activates air ambulance missions within 2 hours of the first call, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Is air ambulance covered by health insurance in India?

Many health insurance policies in India cover air ambulance services. Our team assists with the documentation required to support insurance claims.

What medical staff travel on board an air ambulance?

Every Accretion Aviation air ambulance flight is staffed with 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, allowing us to reach Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities and remote locations across India.

What documents are needed to book an air ambulance?

You will need the patient's name, age, weight and ID proof; the attendant's name, age, weight and ID proof; the patient's medical report and case summary; a discharge summary; and vaccination certificates for both the patient and attendant.

Do air ambulances fly at night?

Yes, air ambulances can fly at night, subject to weather conditions and airport operational hours at the departure and arrival locations.

What is the difference between a charter air ambulance and a commercial stretcher transfer?

A charter air ambulance is a fully dedicated ICU-equipped aircraft for critical patients requiring continuous medical care. A commercial stretcher transfer is a more affordable option for stable patients, where the patient travels on a stretcher aboard a commercial flight accompanied by a trained medical attendant.

What is the use of an air ambulance?

An air ambulance is used to transport critically ill patients quickly over long distances where road transport would be too slow, ensuring continuous medical care from the origin hospital to the destination hospital.

Air Ambulance In kolkata

Q: Can a family member travel with the patient?

Yes, one attendant from the family can travel on board with the patient, subject to weight and space availability on the aircraft.

Air Ambulance in Kolkata is available 24/7 & 365 days. Our team of doctors, technicians, and pilots ensures the fastest and safest transfers to the patients. Additionally, the well-being of patients and their attendees is assured.

Experience

Highlights

Air ambulance has onboard a qualified team of doctors, technicians, and pilots to attend to the patient throughout the transfers
Both pickup and drop ground ambulances have trained technicians for assistance
Patients Plus two attendants can travel
The luggage weight allowance is 10 kg per person
A separate check-in for the fastest transfer and a ground handler will be available to assist with the process
Air ambulance service in Kolkata is equipped with the required high-tech ICU equipment and medical tools
We serve bed-to-bed transfer of the patient safely

Full Description

Air Ambulance Services in Kolkata, Ready Within 2 Hours

Kolkata is where eastern India comes for specialist care. Patients arrive from across West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and the northeast, often after a first stop at a district hospital in Siliguri, Durgapur, Asansol, Patna, Ranchi, Guwahati or Agartala. When a case needs more than Kolkata can offer, the patient moves on to Delhi, Chennai or Bangalore.

Accretion Aviation runs air ambulance services in Kolkata 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our ICU-equipped aircraft and medical team can be activated within 2 hours of your call, and we manage the transfer from the bedside to the receiving hospital so your family does not have to coordinate anything alone.

Call now: +91-9575340786

How a Kolkata Air Ambulance Transfer Works

Call us with the patient details. Share the diagnosis, current hospital and destination. We confirm the aircraft, medical setup and quote within minutes.
Ground pickup in Kolkata. An ICU ground ambulance collects the patient from the hospital or home, whether that is in Salt Lake, New Town, Rajarhat, Alipore, Howrah or Barasat, and drives to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport at Dum Dum.
Flight with a doctor and paramedic on board. Monitoring, ventilator support and oxygen stay in place for the entire flight.
Ground transfer at the destination. A second ambulance takes the patient straight to the receiving hospital. One family attendant can fly along, subject to weight and space.

Hospitals We Transfer From and To

We coordinate directly with the treating team on both ends so the handover is clean.

Transfers out of Kolkata hospitals: AMRI Hospital (Dhakuria and Salt Lake), Apollo Gleneagles Hospital (Canal Circular Road), Fortis Hospital (Anandapur), Medica Superspecialty Hospital (Mukundapur), Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital (Alipore), CMRI (Alipore), Peerless Hospital (Panchasayar), Ruby General Hospital (Kasba), Narayana Superspeciality Hospital (Howrah), Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences (Mukundapur), SSKM Hospital and Tata Medical Center (Rajarhat).

Common destinations:

Delhi: AIIMS, Medanta, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Fortis Escorts
Chennai: Apollo Hospitals (Greams Road), MIOT International, Christian Medical College in Vellore
Bangalore: Narayana Health City, Manipal Hospital, Columbia Asia

Transfers into Kolkata: We also bring patients in from Siliguri, Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Agartala, Imphal and Port Blair to Kolkata's tertiary centres.

Air Ambulance Cost from Kolkata

The cost depends on three things: the destination, the aircraft needed and the level of medical care on board. Kolkata to Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore are our most requested routes, and each is priced to the aircraft and medical configuration the patient needs. Call us with the details and you get a clear quote within minutes, with no hidden charges.

Documents Required to Book

Patient name, age, weight and copy of ID proof
Attendant name, age, weight and copy of ID proof
Patient's medical report and case summary
Discharge summary
Vaccination certificate of patient and attendant

If some papers are not ready, call anyway. We can start planning while the family collects them.

Why Families Choose Accretion Aviation in Kolkata

Kolkata handles air ambulance demand for a huge part of eastern and northeastern India, and our team knows the routes, the airport process at Dum Dum and the hospital coordination on both ends. With over 10 years of operations and 500+ missions completed across 100+ cities in India, we have the fleet and experience to move a patient safely and quickly, whether they are leaving Kolkata or arriving from the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast can an air ambulance be arranged in Kolkata?

Our aircraft and medical team can be activated within 2 hours of your confirmation, any day of the year.

Which airport is used for air ambulance from Kolkata?

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport at Dum Dum.

Which cities do you fly to from Kolkata?

Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore are the most common routes. We also fly to other cities across India on request.

Is a doctor on board?

Yes. A doctor and paramedic stay with the patient for the whole flight.

Can a family member travel with the patient?

One attendant can fly along, subject to weight and space.

Can you bring a patient to Kolkata from Siliguri, Patna or Guwahati?

Yes. We handle inbound transfers from across eastern and northeastern India to Kolkata hospitals.

How do I book?

Call +91-9575340786 with the patient's condition, current hospital and destination.

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Meeting Point

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Airport Service Rd, International Airport, Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal 700052

Important Information

Kindly note that delays may occur due to factors such as air traffic control clearance or weather conditions.
Air ambulance cost in Kolkata includes bed-to-bed transfer, an ICU equipped air plane, and a medical crew.
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