--- title: "Bangkok Hospitals Air Ambulance | Bumrungrad/Samitivej ICU Jet" canonical: "https://airambulancedhakabangkok.com/bangkok-hospitals" breadcrumb: ["Home", "Bumrungrad Hospital"] --- Home / Bumrungrad Hospital # Bumrungrad International Hospital — Transfers from Dhaka We coordinate bed-to-bed air ambulance transfers from Dhaka to Bumrungrad International Hospital in Bangkok, working directly with the receiving medical team so the ICU bed and specialist are confirmed before the aircraft ever departs. Quick Answer We coordinate bed-to-bed air ambulance transfers from Dhaka to Bumrungrad International Hospital — Bangkok's leading JCI-accredited hospital for international patients. We work directly with Bumrungrad's international admissions team, confirming the bed and specialist so the patient is handed over directly on arrival. Receiving Hospital ## Why Bumrungrad International Hospital Is Our Primary Bangkok Partner ### Bumrungrad International Hospital A JCI-accredited hospital known across Asia for complex cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology, oncology and cancer care, and neurology and neurosurgery. Bangladeshi patients are often referred here for high-acuity sub-specialty treatment and its well-developed international patient services, which make admission for a transferred patient straightforward. We do not hold any official affiliation or partnership with Bumrungrad International Hospital — our role is to coordinate the air ambulance leg and the clinical handover. If you already know you want Bumrungrad, we will plan the transfer to it. You can review the full [Dhaka to Bangkok flight route and ground transfer](https://airambulancedhakabangkok.com/routes) for how the journey is structured. ## Why Bumrungrad International Hospital? Bumrungrad handles the highest number of Bangladeshi patients of any hospital in Bangkok and has a dedicated international admissions office. It is the strongest choice for interventional cardiology, complex cardiac surgery, oncology (including bone marrow transplant), and neurology. Its Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation means the hospital meets global standards for patient safety and clinical governance — an important consideration when admitting a patient who has already been stabilised in Dhaka and needs continued high-acuity care. If you know Bumrungrad is the right facility, we coordinate directly with their international admissions team. If you are unsure, we can help you evaluate based on the patient's diagnosis and clinical requirements. You can also read more about [why Bangladeshi patients choose Bangkok hospitals](https://airambulancedhakabangkok.com/blog/why-bangladeshi-patients-choose-bangkok) and how the transfer process works from initial call to bed-to-bed handover. Coordination ## How Hospital Coordination & Bed-to-Bed Handover Works Before the aircraft departs Dhaka, we contact Bumrungrad International Hospital in Bangkok and confirm that they can take the patient. This means checking **bed or ICU availability**, confirming the relevant specialist or department is ready, and aligning the planned arrival time with the hospital's admission process. A transfer is only finalised once the destination has confirmed it can receive the patient — we never fly a critical patient toward an unconfirmed bed. We then share the **clinical handover** with the receiving medical team: the patient's diagnosis, current status, medications, ventilator and oxygen requirements, and recent investigations. This lets the Bangkok specialists prepare before arrival and continue care without gaps. Our medical escort carries the documentation and equipment needed to keep the same standard of monitoring in the air as on the ground. On the Thailand side, we arrange the **ground ambulance from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bumrungrad**, synchronised with the flight so there is no waiting on the apron. The patient moves directly from the aircraft to an equipped ground ambulance and on to the confirmed hospital bed, completing a true bed-to-bed handover. You can read more about [our bed-to-bed transfer process](https://airambulancedhakabangkok.com/process) and how each stage connects. Frequently Asked ## Frequently Asked Questions About Transfers to Bumrungrad Does Bumrungrad International Hospital accept air ambulance patients from Bangladesh? Yes. Bumrungrad's international admissions team routinely receives patients transferred by air ambulance from Dhaka, with established channels for accepting clinical handovers, confirming ICU beds, and arranging direct admission from Suvarnabhumi Airport via ground ambulance. We coordinate directly with their admissions desk before the aircraft departs Dhaka so the bed is held and the receiving specialist is briefed. How long does it take to confirm a bed at Bumrungrad for an air ambulance patient? For planned transfers we usually confirm a bed within 2–6 hours of contacting Bumrungrad's international admissions desk, once we have shared the clinical summary and diagnosis. For genuine emergencies, the response is faster — the receiving team prioritises ICU and critical-care beds and works with our coordinators in real time. The transfer only departs Dhaka after Bumrungrad has confirmed acceptance in writing. Which specialties at Bumrungrad are most commonly used by Bangladeshi air ambulance patients? The four specialties we transfer into most often are interventional cardiology and complex cardiac surgery, oncology (including bone marrow transplant and targeted therapy), neurology and neurosurgery for stroke and brain tumour cases, and orthopaedics for trauma and complex joint reconstruction. Bumrungrad's JCI-accredited multi-specialty structure makes it a strong single-destination choice for patients whose diagnosis crosses several departments. Can family members travel with the patient on the air ambulance to Bumrungrad? Usually yes, one or two family members can accompany the patient on the air ambulance subject to cabin space, weight limits and the patient's clinical condition. On a commercial medical escort, a single companion seat is arranged alongside the patient. We confirm the exact number of accompanying seats at the time of booking and again before departure, so the family can plan accordingly. Why It Matters ## Why Does the Receiving Hospital Matter for Medical Transfers? Choosing the right destination hospital is part of a safe transfer, not an afterthought. A patient who needs interventional cardiology, neurosurgery or specialist oncology should arrive somewhere equipped to continue that exact care the moment the doors open — otherwise the journey simply adds risk and delay. Matching the patient's condition to a hospital with the right sub-specialty, the right level of critical care and an admission team ready to receive them is what turns a long flight into a genuine continuation of treatment. Because we coordinate the transfer directly with Bumrungrad's receiving team, the hospital is expecting the patient, the bed is held, and the handover is clinical rather than administrative. If you would like to discuss whether Bumrungrad best fits the patient's needs, learn about our [air ambulance service from Dhaka to Bangkok](https://airambulancedhakabangkok.com/) or [arrange a transfer to Bumrungrad International Hospital](https://airambulancedhakabangkok.com/contact) with our flight desk. [Compare Bangkok Hospitals Bumrungrad vs Samitivej vs Bangkok Hospital. ](https://airambulancedhakabangkok.com/blog/bangkok-hospitals-comparison-bangladeshi-patients)[Admit a Patient to Bumrungrad Step-by-step Bumrungrad admission from Dhaka. ](https://airambulancedhakabangkok.com/blog/admit-patient-bumrungrad-dhaka-guide)[Why Patients Choose Bangkok Why Bangladeshis travel to Bangkok hospitals. ](https://airambulancedhakabangkok.com/blog/why-bangladeshi-patients-choose-bangkok)[Routes & Coverage The Dhaka–Bangkok corridor and ground transfer. ](https://airambulancedhakabangkok.com/routes)[Transfer Process How a bed-to-bed transfer works step by step. ](https://airambulancedhakabangkok.com/process)[Arrange a Transfer Tell us the destination hospital and patient details. ](https://airambulancedhakabangkok.com/contact)[Cardiac Transfer Heart attack & cardiac emergency air ambulance. ](https://airambulancedhakabangkok.com/cardiac-emergency-transfer)[Stroke Transfer Neurology & stroke emergency evacuation. ](https://airambulancedhakabangkok.com/stroke-neurology-evacuation)[Cancer Transfer Oncology patient transfers to Bumrungrad. ](https://airambulancedhakabangkok.com/cancer-treatment-bangkok)[Trauma Evacuation Accident & polytrauma victim transfers. ](https://airambulancedhakabangkok.com/trauma-accident-evacuation)[Bumrungrad Hospital Guide for Bangladeshi Patients Complete guide for Bangladeshi patients at Bumrungrad. ](https://airambulancedhakabangkok.com/blog/bumrungrad-international-hospital-dhaka-guide) ## FAQs **Q: Does Bumrungrad International Hospital accept air ambulance patients from Bangladesh?** A: Yes. Bumrungrad's international admissions team routinely receives patients transferred by air ambulance from Dhaka, with established channels for accepting clinical handovers, confirming ICU beds, and arranging direct admission from Suvarnabhumi Airport via ground ambulance. We coordinate directly with their admissions desk before the aircraft departs Dhaka so the bed is held and the receiving specialist is briefed. **Q: How long does it take to confirm a bed at Bumrungrad for an air ambulance patient?** A: For planned transfers we usually confirm a bed within 2–6 hours of contacting Bumrungrad's international admissions desk, once we have shared the clinical summary and diagnosis. For genuine emergencies, the response is faster — the receiving team prioritises ICU and critical-care beds and works with our coordinators in real time. The transfer only departs Dhaka after Bumrungrad has confirmed acceptance in writing. **Q: Which specialties at Bumrungrad are most commonly used by Bangladeshi air ambulance patients?** A: The four specialties we transfer into most often are interventional cardiology and complex cardiac surgery, oncology (including bone marrow transplant and targeted therapy), neurology and neurosurgery for stroke and brain tumour cases, and orthopaedics for trauma and complex joint reconstruction. Bumrungrad's JCI-accredited multi-specialty structure makes it a strong single-destination choice for patients whose diagnosis crosses several departments. **Q: Do family members travel with the patient on the air ambulance to Bumrungrad?** A: Usually yes, one or two family members can accompany the patient on the air ambulance subject to cabin space, weight limits, and the patient's clinical condition. On a commercial medical escort, a single companion seat is arranged alongside the patient. We confirm the exact number of accompanying seats at the time of booking and again before departure, so the family can plan accordingly.