Medical repatriation by flight to Israel – when you need to return home safely

What is medical repatriation by air?
Medical repatriation is a logistical and medical process in which a person with a complex medical condition is transported from one country to another by air – accompanied by a medical team, appropriate equipment and complex coordination with various parties.
In the case of return to Israel, these are usually patients whose condition does not allow for a regular flight – therefore we provide a complete package that allows for a safe and supervised return home.
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Who is the service suitable for?
✅ Patients who were hospitalized abroad and need further treatment in Israel
✅ Travelers who were injured and need rehabilitation in Israel
✅ Tourists in Israel who wish to return to their country with medical accompaniment
✅ Elderly or chronically ill patients whose medical condition has worsened
✅ Patients on ventilators, sedated or with complex needs

How is the service provided?
Initial contact – you contact us (phone or form on the website)

Free consultation with an Israeli doctor – assessment of medical condition and determination of the appropriate type of return

Obtaining all documents and approvals – with the hospital, insurance, embassy or airline

Flight coordination – commercial or air ambulance – according to medical need and budget

Full medical accompaniment – ​​paramedics, nurses or doctors – according to the severity of the situation

Appropriate equipment – ​​oxygen, monitor, medications, resuscitation equipment, etc.

Ambulance transfer from the airport to the final destination in Israel

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Commercial medical flight or flight Ambulance?
We offer two routes:
✈️ Commercial flight with medical escort
Suitable for stable patients but in need of medical supervision, medication, or equipment such as oxygen.
Advantages: Lower cost, high availability, discretion.
🚑 Air Ambulance
For serious cases: patients on a ventilator, sedated, connected to advanced equipment.
Advantages: Complete privacy, a medical bed on the flight, advanced equipment, extended staff.
The choice depends on the medical condition, the flight destination, and the available budget.
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Advantages of Paramedical
✅ Free consultation with an Israeli doctor – even before making a decision
✅ Personal and boutique service – full availability, hand-to-hand accompaniment
✅ Speed ​​of response – urgent returns within 24–48 hours
✅ Operational flexibility – personalized adjustment to any budget
✅ Ability to operate even from complex countries – use of foreign passports if necessary
✅ Field experience – hundreds of medical returns from all over the world To Israel
✅ A solution for every medical condition – including those on ventilators, sedated, disabled, children, elderly and mentally ill

Where is the service active?
🌍 In every country in the world, including areas with complex security or regulatory issues.
The service also operates in the opposite direction – from foreign countries to Israel and from Israel out.
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Examples of common situations
A 74-year-old Israeli who suffered a stroke in Greece and required rehabilitation in Israel

A young traveler who fell on a trip to Guatemala and required surgery in Israel

A tourist from the US who was diagnosed with cancer in Israel and wants to return for treatment in his country with medical escort

A dementia patient who lost his bearings and was alone in Europe – was returned to Israel accompanied by a paramedic

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What is the price for a medical flight?
The cost varies according to:
Type of flight

Destination country

Medical condition

Type of team required

But the initial conversation with the doctor – always free.
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Questions and Answers
What is the difference between an ambulance flight and a commercial medical flight?
An ambulance flight is a private medical aircraft; a commercial medical flight is carried out on a regular flight with medical escort.
Can a patient who is sedated or ventilated be returned?
Yes. We specialize in returning patients in any medical condition, including sedated and ventilated patients.
Do I need insurance?
Not mandatory, but if you have insurance – we can check if it covers the service.
How long can I be returned?
In urgent cases – we can act immediately, depending on the complexity of the case.
How do I get started?
Call us or leave a request on the website, and the doctor will contact you shortly.