From the first phone call to a calm hospital handover, here is the complete, step-by-step process behind every Dhaka to Bangkok medical evacuation we coordinate — built for speed, clinical safety and total transparency.
Most families reach us during the most stressful moment of their lives. Our job is to remove the complexity. Below is the journey at a glance — each stage is expanded in detail further down the page.
Reach our 24/7 desk. We capture the diagnosis, current hospital and destination, then confirm fitness to fly — at no charge and with no obligation.
Our flight doctor selects the right aircraft — ICU charter or commercial medical escort — and issues a clear, itemised quotation with no hidden fees.
We arrange flight permits, airport slots, medical visa support and crew readiness while your loved one is stabilised for transfer.
Ground ambulance in Dhaka, intensive care in the air, and a receiving ambulance in Bangkok for a complete bed-to-bed handover.
Everything begins with a single phone call to our round-the-clock flight desk on 01716-960770. Whether it is the middle of the night or a public holiday, a coordinator answers and immediately starts building the clinical picture. There is no charge for this assessment and no commitment to proceed.
During the call we gather the patient's current diagnosis, vital signs, level of consciousness and whether they are intubated or breathing independently. We note the current treating hospital in Dhaka or elsewhere in Bangladesh, the attending doctor's contact, and the destination hospital in Bangkok — for example Bumrungrad, Bangkok Hospital or Samitivej. With this we confirm whether the patient is fit to fly today or needs to be stabilised first.
If you already have a referral letter, recent imaging or lab reports, sharing them speeds things up — but it is never a prerequisite for talking to us. Our FAQ answers many of the questions families ask at this stage.
Once we understand the clinical and logistical picture, our flight doctor designs the safest, most cost-effective transfer plan and converts it into a written quote you can rely on.
A dedicated aircraft configured as a flying intensive care unit, with a flight doctor, critical-care nurse, ventilator, multi-parameter monitor, defibrillator and infusion pumps. Ideal for unstable, ventilated or critical patients who need a direct, non-stop transfer to Bangkok.
For stable patients, a flight doctor or nurse accompanies them on a scheduled commercial flight, often with stretcher or extra-seat arrangements and oxygen on board. A lower-cost option that still delivers professional in-flight monitoring on the Dhaka to Bangkok route.
The recommendation depends entirely on clinical need — never on what is easiest to sell. Factors that affect the final cost include the aircraft type (jet charter versus commercial escort), the level of medical equipment and staffing required, the weight and configuration of the stretcher load, fuel and landing fees, ground ambulance distances at both ends, and whether the transfer is immediate or planned. You can compare the full range on our services page. Whatever the configuration, you receive a single itemised quotation in writing before anything is booked — no surprises, no hidden surcharges.
The moment you approve the plan, our operations team runs several workstreams in parallel so the aircraft, crew and paperwork are ready at the same time.
We secure overflight and landing permits, airport slots at Dhaka (DAC) and Bangkok (BKK/DMK), and coordinate with air traffic control for a confirmed departure window.
We guide the family on Thailand medical visas and entry formalities for the patient and accompanying relatives, and prepare the documentation receiving hospitals expect.
The flight doctor and critical-care nurse are briefed, the ventilator and oxygen are checked, and we coordinate with the ward to stabilise the patient ready for movement.
Because these tasks run concurrently rather than one after another, a fully arranged medical evacuation can frequently launch within hours of approval. Throughout this stage you have a single point of contact who keeps you updated — there is no need to chase multiple agencies. If you want to understand which destinations and corridors we already operate, see our routes & coverage page.
This is where the plan becomes movement. A ground ambulance collects the patient directly from the bedside in Dhaka, with our medical crew managing every transfer onto the trolley and into the vehicle. At the airport the patient is loaded carefully into the aircraft, where the flight doctor takes over continuous in-flight intensive care — monitoring vitals, managing the ventilator, oxygen, sedation and any infusions for the full duration of the flight to Bangkok.
On landing, a receiving ambulance is already waiting on the apron. The patient is transferred without delay to the destination facility, and our team completes a formal bed-to-bed handover directly to the admitting hospital staff, passing on the medical record and a summary of in-flight events. The chain of clinical care is never broken from the moment we lift the patient in Dhaka to the moment they are settled in their Bangkok hospital bed.
Our responsibility does not end at the hospital doors. We make sure the paperwork that follows is complete and easy to use.
After handover we confirm the patient is admitted and settled, follow up with the family, and remain available for any onward transfer or return repatriation later.
We provide itemised invoices, the flight medical report and supporting records so families and assistance companies can complete insurance claims and reimbursements smoothly.
Families always ask how quickly we can move. Honestly, it depends on several factors working together. The biggest variables are how quickly the patient can be stabilised and cleared as fit to fly, the time needed to obtain flight permits and airport slots, and aircraft availability for an ICU charter on the requested date.
Other influences include the time of day (overnight slots and curfews can shift departures), weather along the route, the readiness of the receiving Bangkok hospital to accept the admission, and whether visas and travel documents for the patient and escorts are already in hand. A planned, non-emergency transfer gives us the most flexibility; an immediate critical case is prioritised and mobilised as fast as safely possible.
Having these ready helps us move faster — but if some are missing, we will guide you on obtaining them. None of them should delay your first call to us.
Recent diagnosis summary, discharge or referral letter, key imaging and lab reports, and current medication and ventilator settings from the treating doctor.
Valid passports for the patient and any accompanying family members, plus passport photographs for medical visa applications to Thailand where required.
Destination hospital admission or acceptance details, and any travel or health insurance policy or assistance-company reference for billing and claims.
Speak to our 24/7 medical flight desk now for a free assessment of your Dhaka to Bangkok air ambulance transfer. No obligation, no hidden fees — just clear answers when you need them most. Have a question first? Visit our contact page or browse the FAQ.
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