When a patient has to travel a long distance and many hours on the road are not advisable, an air ambulance can be the better option. Nurvo Ambulance arranges air ambulance transfers from Mumbai on request, together with road ambulances to and from the airport at both ends.
Air transfers need careful planning: medical fitness to fly, flight permissions, airport coordination and the hospitals at both ends all have to line up. Calling early gives the most options.
When is an air ambulance considered?
Families and doctors usually consider an air ambulance for:
- Transfers over very long distances where road travel would take too long
- Patients who need specialist treatment in another city urgently
- Bringing a patient back to Mumbai from another part of India
- Situations where the doctor advises against a long road journey
Whether a patient is fit to fly is a medical decision. Please speak to the treating doctor first and share their advice with us when you call.
How an air ambulance transfer is planned
Most air transfers follow the same broad steps. First, the treating doctor confirms that the patient is fit to fly and notes any support needed during the flight, such as oxygen. Next, the flight is arranged and the receiving hospital confirms that a bed will be ready. On the day, a road ambulance takes the patient from the hospital or home to the airport, where the patient is handed over for the flight. At the destination, another road ambulance carries the patient on to the hospital.
We keep the family informed at each stage, so you know where the patient is. Keep your phone charged and stay reachable on the day, because timings at airports can change at short notice, and carry printed copies of the patient's reports in case they are asked for.
Equipment and what's included
What the air ambulance service covers:
- Domestic & long-distance
- Bed-to-bed coordination
- Arranged on request
How booking and pricing work
Call 9930000788 with the patient's condition, the doctor's advice, the destination city and how soon the transfer is needed. We explain the options and what is involved, and share the charges once the trip details are clear.
Air ambulance charges depend on the distance, the aircraft and the medical support required, so they are quoted per trip. Road ambulance legs to and from the airports are arranged as part of the plan.
Coverage across Mumbai
Air ambulance trips start from Mumbai's airport, and we bring the patient there by road from anywhere in the city, including Andheri, Santacruz, Vile Parle and Bandra near the airport. At the destination, a road ambulance takes the patient on to the receiving hospital.
Helpful guides
Air Ambulance: frequently asked questions
How quickly can an air ambulance be arranged?
It depends on aircraft availability, permissions and the hospitals at both ends. Call as early as possible so we can tell you what is realistic for your timing.
Is an air ambulance better than a road ambulance for long trips?
For very long distances or patients who should not travel many hours by road, it can be. For shorter or moderate distances, a well-equipped road ambulance is often the practical choice. The treating doctor's advice should guide the decision.
Do you arrange the ambulance to the airport?
Yes. We plan the road ambulance from the hospital or home to the airport in Mumbai, and from the destination airport to the receiving hospital.
What documents are needed for an air ambulance transfer?
Typically the patient's ID, medical reports and a fitness-to-fly or transfer note from the treating doctor. We will tell you exactly what is needed for your trip.
How is the air ambulance charge worked out?
It depends on the distance, the aircraft and the medical support needed. We share the charges once the trip details are confirmed.