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 Mumbai

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 Mumbai 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 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
We provide an occupancy of up to two attendees of patients
The luggage weight allowance is between 15-20 kg
A separate check-in for the fastest transfer and a ground handler will be available to assist with the process
Air ambulance in Mumbai is equipped with the required high-tech ICU equipment and medical tools
We provide bed-to-bed transfer of the patient safely

Full Description

Air Ambulance Service in Mumbai

Accretion Aviation runs air ambulance flights from Mumbai to hospitals across India and abroad. A ground ambulance takes the patient from the hospital bed to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), an ICU-equipped aircraft flies them out, and a second ambulance waits at the destination hospital. Our team activates a mission within 2 hours of your call, any day, any time.

Hospitals We Transfer Patients From in Mumbai

Mumbai has some of India’s biggest tertiary hospitals, and patients often need to move for a specific specialist, a bed that has opened up, or treatment closer to home. We regularly coordinate transfers from:

Area	Hospital
Andheri West	Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
Bandra West	Lilavati Hospital
Vile Parle West	Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital
Pedder Road	Jaslok Hospital
Parel	Tata Memorial Hospital

We also handle patients from other Mumbai hospitals and nursing homes, and from Thane, Navi Mumbai, Borivali and Powai. Our Mumbai office is in Vile Parle West, close to both Nanavati Hospital and the airport belt, so the first call is answered by a team that knows these routes.

How an Air Ambulance Transfer Works from Mumbai

You call us. Share the patient’s diagnosis, current hospital, destination and oxygen or ventilator needs.
We speak to both hospitals. Our doctor reviews the case with the treating team in Mumbai and confirms a bed and an accepting doctor at the destination.
We arrange clearances. Airport permissions at BOM, flight planning and crew are sorted in parallel.
Ground ambulance to BOM. A ventilator-equipped ambulance moves the patient from the ward to the aircraft. Mumbai traffic is unpredictable, so we pick the route on the day, whether that is the Western Express Highway, the Eastern Freeway or the Bandra-Worli Sea Link.
Flight with an ICU team. A doctor and paramedic stay with the patient throughout, with a monitor, ventilator, syringe pumps and oxygen on board.
Handover at the destination. A ground ambulance takes the patient to the receiving hospital, and our doctor briefs the team there.

Air Ambulance from Mumbai to Major Cities

We fly from Mumbai to Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and other medical hubs. Common cases include ICU and ventilator patients, stroke and cardiac cases, trauma and road accident patients, neonatal transfers, cancer patients moving for specialist care, and organ transport.

Estimated Air Ambulance Cost from Mumbai

Route	Starts from
Air Ambulance from Mumbai to Delhi	23 Lakhs+
Air Ambulance from Mumbai to Ahmedabad	28 Lakhs+
Air Ambulance from Mumbai to Hyderabad	32 Lakhs+
Air Ambulance from Mumbai to Kolkata	35 Lakhs+
Air Ambulance from Mumbai to Chennai	37 Lakhs+

The final cost depends on the patient’s condition, the medical equipment needed, the aircraft and the number of medical staff. Call for an exact quote.

Why Families and Hospitals in Mumbai Choose Accretion Aviation

500+ missions across 100+ cities
Doctors and paramedics on every flight
One team handles hospital coordination, airport clearances, crew and both ground ambulances
2-hour mission activation, 24/7
Bed-to-bed transfer, so you deal with one point of contact

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast can an air ambulance leave Mumbai?

We activate a mission within 2 hours of confirmation. Departure time then depends on the patient’s readiness, hospital discharge and airport slot at BOM.

Which airport is used for air ambulance flights in Mumbai?

Most flights depart from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) in Andheri East. A ground ambulance moves the patient from the hospital directly to the aircraft.

Can you transfer a patient from Kokilaben, Lilavati or Jaslok Hospital?

Yes. We coordinate with the discharging doctor at these and other Mumbai hospitals, and we arrange the ICU ground ambulance and crew.

Is a doctor on board?

Yes. Every mission carries a doctor and a paramedic with ICU-level equipment.

How much does an air ambulance from Mumbai cost?

Mumbai to Delhi starts from 23 Lakhs+, and Mumbai to Chennai starts from 37 Lakhs+. See the table above for other routes.

Can a family member travel with the patient?

Usually one attendant can fly with the patient, subject to aircraft type and medical conditions.

Book an Air Ambulance in Mumbai

Call Accretion Aviation on +91-9575340786 with the patient’s diagnosis and destination, and we will confirm availability and a quote.

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Meeting Point

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099

Important Information

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