Transferring a patient from abroad to Türkiye requires a planned handover between the overseas facility and the receiving organisation in Türkiye.
- The current clinical condition and suitable transport model are first assessed: scheduled stretcher, Medical Escort, private aircraft or air ambulance.
- Hospital-ambulance-airport is planned on the departure side, with airport-ambulance-receiving facility connected in Türkiye.
- Confirming the receiving hospital, department and handover point in advance supports a smoother final transfer.
1. Planning Framework
Transferring a patient from abroad to Türkiye requires a planned handover between the overseas facility and the receiving organisation in Türkiye. The current clinical condition and suitable transport model are first assessed: scheduled stretcher, Medical Escort, private aircraft or air ambulance.
2. Operational Detail
Hospital-ambulance-airport is planned on the departure side, with airport-ambulance-receiving facility connected in Türkiye. Clarifying this point as early as possible helps reduce follow-up questions and last-minute changes in the operating plan.
3. Coordination Point
Confirming the receiving hospital, department and handover point in advance supports a smoother final transfer. Keeping the patient, family, clinical team and travel parties aligned on the same information supports continuity of coordination.
4. Important Limitation
Travel-document requirements and airline medical approval run in parallel with the operational plan. Each case requires individual assessment; this is general operational information and does not replace individual medical advice or the relevant airline's final approval.
This content provides general operational information and is not individual medical advice, an airline guarantee or a final fitness-to-fly decision. Clinical decisions belong to the treating healthcare professional; carriage and special-service approval are determined by the relevant airline.
