Air ambulance transfer for stroke patients — ischaemic, haemorrhagic and post-thrombectomy — to a stroke unit or comprehensive stroke centre, with neuro-trained medical crew.
Stroke transfers are time-sensitive but rarely scene-response by air. Most missions are inter-hospital transfers to a comprehensive stroke centre for thrombectomy, neurosurgery or rehabilitation. Cabin altitude, blood pressure control and airway management are the principal in-flight risks.
Stroke transfers are usually mid-tier in cost because most missions are inter-hospital rather than hyper-acute. Cost rises sharply when sea-level cabin, invasive monitoring or intubation are clinically required.
Ranges are illustrative 2026 market figures, not quotes. Every transfer is reviewed and priced case by case by qualified medical partners after assessment of the patient, route and clinical needs.
Tell us where the patient is. We do the rest.
Yes, once the patient is stabilised. Most international stroke transfers are post-thrombectomy or for rehabilitation rather than hyper-acute treatment.
Within ~150 nm a helicopter is usually faster door-to-door. Beyond that, a jet is faster and safer for prolonged transfer.