When faced with a critical situation, the fastest and safest way to transport ill or injured patients is by air ambulance. The managers at SV Charter will arrange medical evacuation in emergencies when every minute counts. Special jets and helicopters equipped with all the necessary medical equipment and qualified medical personnel will save valuable time and transport patients from the most remote and hard-to-reach places.
- Provided within at least two hours
- Transportation based on the condition of the person
- A team of qualified medical personnel will escort the patient on board and on the ground
- The patient will receive all the necessary care throughout the entire journey
- The aircraft will have all the necessary equipment, including a ventilator
- An ambulance will be provided to take the patient to the airport and from the destination airport to the clinic
- Relatives can accompany the patient
- The patient will be provided with the most comfortable conditions based on medical recommendations
We hope that you will never need such help, but we are always here if you need us. We work around the clock and know what to do in emergencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can an air ambulance be arranged in an emergency?▼
An air ambulance can typically be arranged within 2 to 6 hours of confirmation, depending on patient location, aircraft availability, and required medical permits. SV Charter operates a 24/7 medical desk that begins coordinating immediately on receiving your call, locking down a suitable aircraft, dispatching a medical team, and clearing overflight and landing rights in parallel. Routes within the Gulf, Europe, or Asia often launch within 3 hours, while intercontinental missions to remote regions may need 6 to 12 hours for permits and crew positioning. We always communicate a realistic wheels up time during the initial assessment.
How much does an air ambulance flight cost?▼
Does the air ambulance come with medical staff on board?▼
Yes, every air ambulance comes with qualified medical staff on board, typically a flight physician and a critical care flight nurse trained in aeromedical transport. The exact composition is matched to the patient's diagnosis, so cardiac, neonatal, ICU, burn, or psychiatric cases each receive a specialist configured team. The medical crew remains with the patient continuously, including during airport transfers, in-flight care, and bedside handover at the receiving hospital. All staff hold international aeromedical certifications and carry their own clinical protocols, ensuring continuity of treatment from the moment they meet the patient until handover is complete.
Can an air ambulance fly to remote or hard-to-reach locations?▼
Yes, an air ambulance can fly to remote or hard to reach locations, including small regional airfields, mountain strips, desert airstrips, and offshore platforms via helicopter. Short field capable jets such as the Pilatus PC-24 and King Air B200 medevac operate from runways as short as 2,900 feet, while helicopters reach sites with no runway at all. SV Charter coordinates landing permits, customs, and fuel availability at unfamiliar airfields, and arranges helicopter ground transfers where road access is impossible. We routinely handle medical evacuations from remote islands, oilfields, expedition camps, and rural hospitals across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
What medical equipment is available on an air ambulance jet?▼
A fully configured air ambulance jet carries the equivalent of a flying ICU, including a transport ventilator, multi parameter patient monitor, defibrillator with pacing function, syringe and infusion pumps, suction unit, oxygen supply for the full flight duration, and a stretcher with full restraints. Specialist missions add equipment such as neonatal incubators, intra aortic balloon pumps, ECMO units, and isolation pods for infectious cases. Emergency medications, IV fluids, and blood products are also carried as required. SV Charter confirms the exact medical equipment configuration with the treating physician before each air ambulance flight is dispatched.
Can family members travel with the patient on an air ambulance?▼
Yes, family members can travel with the patient on an air ambulance, with most aircraft accommodating one or two relatives in addition to the patient and medical team. Final seat availability depends on the jet model, stretcher configuration, and the patient's clinical needs, since stable cases free up more cabin space than intensive care setups. Larger jets such as the Challenger 604 or Global 5000 comfortably seat 3 to 4 family members. SV Charter confirms accompanying passenger numbers at the time of booking and ensures each person has the required passport, visa, and medical clearance documents ready.
Is ground ambulance transfer included with the air ambulance service?▼
Yes, ground ambulance transfer is included with every SV Charter air ambulance service at both the departure and arrival points, completing the bed to bed journey from the originating hospital to the receiving facility. Two dedicated ground ambulances are coordinated, each staffed with paramedics, oxygen support, and stretcher loading equipment matched to the patient's condition. Transfers run in close coordination with hospital admission teams to avoid wait times on either side. If the destination hospital is on an island, a remote site, or beyond standard ambulance reach, helicopter transfer or specialist road units are arranged instead.
