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Air Ambulance Service in Bangladesh 2025 – Full Price Range, Official Links & Booking Guide
Last Updated: December 08, 2025 | By Author of Curex.online
Air ambulance is often the only way to save a critical patient when road transfer is too slow or impossible (stroke, heart attack, major accident, neonatal cases, or transfer from rural areas to Dhaka/CMH/Apollo).
In 2025, Bangladesh has 8 active air ambulance providers offering both helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft services. Prices have increased 15–25 % since 2023 because of aviation fuel cost and new ICU-equipped aircraft.
Air Ambulance Providers in Bangladesh – Price Range & Official Links
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Bangladesh Air Force (BAF)
Aircraft: Mi-17 Helicopter & C-130 (fixed-wing)
Domestic (inside BD): BDT 3.5 – 6 lakh (subsidised)
International: Not available
→ Official Website | Facebook -
Square Air Ltd
Aircraft: Bell 407 & King Air B200 (full ICU)
Domestic: BDT 6 – 9.5 lakh
International: BDT 14 – 18 lakh
→ Official Website | Facebook -
BRB Hospitals Air Ambulance
Aircraft: Bell 407 & Beechcraft King Air
Domestic: BDT 6.8 – 10 lakh
International: BDT 15 – 17 lakh
→ Official Website | Facebook -
Evercare Hospital
Aircraft: King Air B200 (full ICU)
Domestic: BDT 8 – 11 lakh
International: BDT 16 – 19 lakh
→ Official Website | Facebook -
United Hospital
Aircraft: Leonardo AW109 & King Air
Domestic: BDT 9 – 12 lakh
International: BDT 17 – 20 lakh
→ Official Website | Facebook -
Apollo Hospitals Dhaka
Aircraft: Partnered international operators
Domestic: BDT 10 – 14 lakh
International: BDT 18 – 25 lakh (Bangkok/Singapore)
→ Official Website | Facebook -
IMPERIAL Hospital Chattogram
Aircraft: Bell 407 Helicopter
Domestic: BDT 5.5 – 8 lakh
International: Not available
→ Official Website | Facebook -
Labaid Specialized Hospital
Aircraft: King Air B200
Domestic: BDT 8.5 – 11.5 lakh
International: On request
→ Official Website | Facebook
Prices are approximate and can vary. Always check the official websites/Facebook pages for latest rates and availability.
What Affects the Price ?
- Aircraft type – Helicopter is cheaper inside Bangladesh but cannot fly long distance. Fixed-wing (King Air, Learjet) required for India/Thailand/Singapore.
- Distance & landing fees – Remote airstrips (Cox’s Bazar, Sylhet, Jessore) add BDT 50k–1 lakh.
- Medical team – Doctor + ICU nurse + ventilator costs extra BDT 1–2 lakh extra if not included.
- Waiting charges – BDT 80k–1.5 lakh per day if aircraft has to wait for return.
- Priority / Night flight – 20–30 % surcharge after 8 PM.
How to Book an Air Ambulance in Emergency (Step-by-Step)
- Visit the provider's official website or Facebook page listed above – most have contact forms or emergency inquiry sections that respond within minutes.
- Provide patient condition, current location, weight, and destination hospital via their online form or messaging.
- Send prescription / doctor summary via email or upload (all providers accept digital submissions).
- Pay 50–100 % advance (bank transfer / mobile banking / credit card) as guided on their site.
- Aircraft takeoff time: 45 minutes to 2 hours from Dhaka, 1–3 hours from other cities.
Cheapest Option
Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) remains the most affordable for domestic transfers. Civilians can request via their official website or Facebook for life-threatening cases. Approval is usually given within 30–60 minutes.
International Medical Evacuation (India, Thailand, Singapore)
Only Square Air, Evercare, United, and Apollo regularly fly abroad. Popular routes:
- Dhaka → Bangkok (Bumrungrad / Bangkok Hospital) – BDT 16–22 lakh
- Dhaka → Chennai (Apollo / MIOT) – BDT 14–18 lakh
- Dhaka → Vellore (CMC) – BDT 15–19 lakh
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is air ambulance covered by health insurance?
Most Bangladeshi insurance policies do not cover air ambulance yet . A few corporate plans (MetLife, Guardian) reimburse up to BDT 5 lakh on submission of bills.
Can family members fly with the patient?
Yes – 1–2 attendants allowed free of charge in most fixed-wing aircraft.
What medical equipment is on board?
All listed providers carry transport ventilator, defibrillator, multipara monitor, suction, infusion pumps, and emergency drugs.
Sources & Further Reading
- Provider official websites and social media (Dec 2025)
- Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) approved list
- Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB)
Disclaimer: Prices and availability may change. Always confirm with the provider at time of booking via their official links. Curex.online is not a medical service provider – we only share verified contact information for emergency use.
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