AIR AMBULANCE PRICE GUIDE · UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026
Air Ambulance Cost in India: 2026 Price Guide
Air ambulance cost in India is about ₹6 lakh to ₹21 lakh for a one-way domestic flight. The price depends mainly on the distance, the aircraft type and the patient’s medical needs. For example, Dibrugarh to Delhi costs about ₹21 lakh, Guwahati to Delhi about ₹18 lakh and Guwahati to Kolkata about ₹8 lakh. The price includes the aircraft, fuel, airport charges and a doctor and paramedic on board.
Reviewed by Capt. Manish Dhiman, Founder & Director, Airlogic Aviation Solutions (commercial pilot, King Air B200 type-rated) · Last updated: 27 September 2026
Key takeaways
- Typical cost: ₹6 lakh to ₹21 lakh one-way within India
- Rough rate: ₹1,100 to ₹1,900 per km of flying distance (short routes cost more per km)
- Included: aircraft, fuel, airport charges, critical care doctor and paramedic
- Extra only if needed: waiting charges, night halt, airport watch-hour extension
- Get an instant estimate online, then a written quote before you book
ROUTE-WISE PRICES
Air Ambulance Price List: Popular Routes in India
These are Airlogic’s estimated one-way prices for our most-requested routes, for a standard ICU-equipped air ambulance flight. Longer routes cost more in total; shorter routes cost more per km.
| Route | Distance (approx.) | Flying time (approx.) | Estimated cost (one-way) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dibrugarh → Delhi | 1,760 km | 3 hr 50 min | ₹21,00,000 |
| Dibrugarh → Hyderabad | 2,050 km | 4 hr 15 min | ₹21,00,000 |
| Imphal → Delhi | 1,720 km | 3 hr 45 min | ₹20,50,000 |
| Agartala → Delhi | 1,500 km | 3 hr 20 min | ₹18,50,000 |
| Guwahati → Delhi | 1,460 km | 3 hr 15 min | ₹18,00,000 |
| Bagdogra (Siliguri) → Delhi | 1,125 km | 2 hr 50 min | ₹14,50,000 |
| Dibrugarh → Kolkata | 850 km | 2 hr 20 min | ₹11,50,000 |
| Imphal → Kolkata | 600 km | 1 hr 55 min | ₹9,00,000 |
| Guwahati → Kolkata | 500 km | 1 hr 45 min | ₹8,00,000 |
| Agartala → Kolkata | 320 km | 1 hr 30 min | ₹6,00,000 |
Note: Prices are indicative and include the aircraft, fuel, airport charges and the standard medical team. Flying times are approximate for a King Air B200. Your final price is confirmed in a written quote before you book. Not seeing your route? Use our instant air ambulance cost calculator.
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
What Is Included in the Air Ambulance Cost?
Airlogic’s air ambulance price covers everything needed for a standard flight. A few charges apply only in specific situations, and we tell you about them in your written quote.
Included in the price
Every quoted price covers:
- Aircraft (King Air B200, King Air C90 or Pilatus PC-12)
- Fuel
- Airport charges
- Standard medical team: critical care doctor and paramedic
Charged extra, only if required
These apply only when your flight needs them:
- Waiting charges, if departure is delayed after the aircraft arrives
- Night halt, if the aircraft and crew must stay overnight
- Airport watch-hour extension, if the flight operates outside airport hours
PRICE FACTORS
What Affects Air Ambulance Charges in India?
Six things decide the final air ambulance cost. Any that apply to your flight are shown in your written quote before you book.
Distance and flying time
The biggest factor. Longer routes need more flying hours and fuel, so they cost more in total.
Aircraft type and availability
We fly the King Air B200, King Air C90 and Pilatus PC-12. Costs differ by aircraft, and your quote names the exact one.
Aircraft positioning
If the nearest available aircraft must fly in from another base to reach the patient, that positioning flight adds to the cost.
Medical needs
A critical care doctor and a paramedic are included. Extra specialists or equipment, if needed, are quoted upfront.
Waiting and night halt
Delays after the aircraft arrives, or an overnight stay for the aircraft and crew, are charged extra.
Airport operating hours
Many Indian airports have limited hours. Flying outside them adds an airport watch-hour extension charge.
How to keep your air ambulance cost down
- Share the patient’s medical details early, so the right aircraft and crew are planned first time
- Confirm the hospital discharge time before the flight, to avoid waiting charges
- Where the patient’s condition allows, fly within airport operating hours to avoid watch-hour extension charges
- Compare quotes on what is included: aircraft, operator, medical crew and all charges, not just the headline price
- Use our online calculator for an instant estimate before you call
TRANSPARENT BOOKING
How to Get an Exact Air Ambulance Quote
1. Check the price online
Enter your pickup and drop city on our calculator and verify your WhatsApp number with an OTP. Your estimate appears instantly and is sent to WhatsApp.
2. Talk to our flight desk
Share the patient’s condition. We confirm the medical needs and plan the flight, 24/7.
3. Get everything in writing
Before you book: the aircraft type, registration number and operator, your doctor’s and paramedic’s names and qualifications, and a written price quote.
4. Confirm and fly
Bedside-to-bedside transfer with ICU-level care throughout the journey.
FAQS
Air Ambulance Cost in India: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an air ambulance cost in India?
An air ambulance in India costs about ₹6 lakh to ₹21 lakh for a one-way domestic flight. For example, Agartala to Kolkata is about ₹6 lakh, Guwahati to Delhi about ₹18 lakh and Dibrugarh to Delhi about ₹21 lakh. The exact price depends on distance, aircraft type and the patient’s medical needs.
What is the air ambulance cost per km in India?
On Airlogic’s routes, the cost works out to roughly ₹1,100 to ₹1,900 per km of flying distance. Shorter routes cost more per km because take-off, landing and airport costs are the same whatever the distance.
What is included in the air ambulance price?
The price includes the aircraft, fuel, airport charges and the standard medical team: a critical care doctor and a paramedic.
What extra charges can apply?
Only three, and only if required: waiting charges if departure is delayed after the aircraft arrives, night halt if the aircraft and crew must stay overnight, and airport watch-hour extension if the flight operates outside airport hours.
How can I get an exact air ambulance quote?
Use our online calculator: enter your pickup and drop city and verify your WhatsApp number with an OTP. Your estimate appears instantly and is sent to WhatsApp. Before you book, we give you a written quote with the aircraft, operator and medical crew details.
Which aircraft are used for air ambulance flights?
Airlogic flies a King Air B200 leased from AeroKalinga, and King Air C90 and Pilatus PC-12 aircraft through partner operators. Your quote names the exact aircraft, its registration number and its operator.
Does health insurance cover air ambulance cost in India?
Some health insurance policies in India cover air ambulance transfers, usually up to a set limit. Check your policy or ask your insurer or TPA before the flight, and ask us for the invoice and flight details your insurer needs.
How quickly can an air ambulance be arranged?
Our flight desk works 24/7. How soon the aircraft can fly depends on aircraft availability, airport operating hours and when the patient is ready to be discharged. We confirm the timing in your quote.
Is the air ambulance price one-way?
Yes. The prices on this page are one-way patient transfers from the pickup city to the destination city.
Know Your Air Ambulance Cost in Seconds
Get an instant estimate online, or call our 24/7 flight desk. Before you book, you get the exact aircraft, operator, medical crew and a written quote.