When someone you love needs treatment in another city, every hour counts; every decision you make in a hurry matters. Shukla Ambulance, based in Lucknow, provides air ambulance service in Lucknow for sick, injured and post‑surgery patients.
Each flight carries a doctor, a trained paramedic, ICU gear and on‑ground ambulances at both ends. Call Shukla Ambulance any time, day or night. Shukla Ambulance will tell you honestly what can be done, how fast and how much Shukla Ambulance will cost, before you commit to anything.
An air ambulance is a plane that works like a care unit. It carries doctors, nurses and machines that keep a patient alive. The air ambulance can travel a distance while still receiving the same level of care as in a hospital.
Families usually ask for an air ambulance when a person has a heart attack or stroke and needs a heart or brain centre. When there is a road crash or when a patient is on a ventilator or when a newborn is very sick, families call for an air ambulance. Sometimes we move a patient after treatment so the patient can heal close to home.
If a road trip of eight to thirty hours would put the patient at risk, an air ambulance flight is worth considering.
Most patient transfers from Lucknow that we arrange cost between ₹3 lakh and ₹4 lakh. The final cost can be lower or higher because every patient needs a setup. These are the things that change the price:
Most patient transfers from Lucknow fall within this range. The final amount depends on the patient's medical needs, destination and flight arrangements.
Every transfer is different. These are the six factors that change the final price.
A short trip to Delhi costs less than a flight to Bangalore.
A smaller turboprop and a larger jet have different prices.
A patient costs less than someone on a ventilator with infusion pumps.
One doctor and one paramedic or a larger critical care team.
ICU ambulances from the hospital to the airport and from the destination airport to the hospital.
Same-hour emergency departures and night flights can raise the cost.
We give you a quote that lists everything that is included so there are no surprises on the day. If you have already received another quote, send it to us. We will compare it line by line.
Final pricing depends on the route, aircraft availability, medical requirements and included services.
Flights leave from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow. These are the four routes people ask for most.
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow
Air and road travel estimates for four popular routes from Lucknow.
| Route | Air Distance | Road Distance | Typical Flight Time | By Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow to Delhi | about 423 km | about 501 km | 1 hr to 1 hr 20 min | 7 to 9 hours |
| Lucknow to Kolkata | about 890 km | about 985 km | 1 hr 30 min to 1 hr 45 min | 16 to 17 hours |
| Lucknow to Mumbai | about 1,184 km | about 1,375 km | 2 hr 15 min to 2 hr 35 min | about a day |
| Lucknow to Bangalore | about 1,543 km | about 1,851 km | 2 hr 25 min to 2 hr 40 min | more than a day |
These flight times are for a jet under ideal conditions. A turboprop is slower and weather or air traffic can change the times.
The total journey from home to home is longer than the flying time because it includes the ground ambulance, airport paperwork and loading. When the aircraft is ready, expect about 3 to 4 hours to Delhi, 4 to 5 hours to Kolkata and 5 to 6 hours to Mumbai or Bangalore. Treat these times as estimates, not guarantees.
Explore the four commonly requested destinations for air ambulance transfers from Lucknow.
Lucknow to Delhi. The shortest and most common route. Patients usually go to the heart, brain and transplant centres in the capital, landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Lucknow to Kolkata. A good choice when the family lives in the east or when the treating team is in Kolkata. We land at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. Hand over to a waiting ICU ambulance.
Lucknow to Mumbai. It’s a flight for patients traveling to specialist cancer, cardiac and liver centers. A road journey of 1,375 km is simply not practical for someone who is critically ill.
Lucknow to Bangalore. This is the route among the four. Doctors in Bengaluru are often preferred for neurosurgery, heart care and pediatric cases. The air travel option saves a day compared to traveling by road.
From your first call to arrival at the destination hospital, understand each stage of a bed-to-bed air ambulance transfer.
The transfer involves medical assessment, flight arrangements, ground ambulance coordination, in-flight care and hospital handover.
Tell us the diagnosis, the patient’s condition, the hospital they are in now and the hospital they are going to.
We check whether the patient is fit to fly and what equipment and team are needed.
You get the quote and the expected departure time.
An ICU ambulance brings the patient from the hospital to the Lucknow airport with oxygen and monitoring on.
The medical team watches heart rate, oxygen and blood pressure the way and gives treatment if needed.
A second ambulance meets the aircraft. Takes the patient to the destination hospital, where our team briefs the receiving doctors.
Our medical flights have the equipment and medical team needed to care for patients during transfer.
Our onboard setup supports patient monitoring, breathing support and medical treatment during the flight.
For monitoring the patient's vital signs.
Breathing support for patients who need it.
Equipment for emergency cardiac care.
For controlled delivery of fluids and medicines.
For precise delivery of prescribed medication.
Equipment to help clear the patient's airway.
Oxygen with extra cylinders.
For patient positioning and transfer.
Medicines selected for the transfer and patient's needs.
A doctor and a paramedic accompany the patient.
For babies, we can provide an incubator. For special situations, we can bring in specialists as needed.
We are a team based in Lucknow so we understand the citys hospitals, traffic and airport routes well. This local knowledge helps save minutes when moving a patient from SGPGI, KGMU or a private hospital to the airport. You talk to a person who stays with the case, from your first call until the patient is handed over and we keep you informed at every step, including any delays.
Local knowledge
Understanding of Lucknow hospitals, traffic and airport routes.
Personal communication
You talk to a person who stays with the case throughout the transfer.
Updates at every step
We keep you informed throughout the transfer, including any delays.
Safety is the first question we hope you ask, and we are happy to answer it in detail.
We do not fly a patient who is not stable enough. If a patient needs stabilising first, we tell you.
We would rather delay a flight than take a risk with weather.
Oxygen, power and monitoring equipment are tested before each mission.
If air transport is not the best option for your patient, we will say so, even if it means you do not book with us.
Many health insurance policies cover air ambulance costs. This usually applies to flights.. Most insurers require prior approval before the service is provided. The ground ambulance may be handled differently. So it is important to check your policy wording.. You can contact your insurer directly before booking.
Make sure you have these documents ready:
We can help you with the paperwork.
If you're outside these areas, call us anyway with your exact address — we'll check what we can arrange.
A charter air ambulance provides a plane, a complete ICU and a departure time that can be chosen. A stretcher on an airline can sometimes be arranged for patients who are not, in critical condition and who have a medical staff member with them. It depends on the airline, the plane and the flight schedule. Also, there is no ICU care.
A dedicated aircraft with an ICU setup for patients who need medical support during transfer.
For patients who need ICU-level support during transfer.
An airline stretcher may be available for suitable patients, subject to airline approval and arrangements.
For suitable patients when airline arrangements can be made.
We will go over both choices. Suggest the one that fits the patient’s health and your money.
You can. WhatsApp Shukla Ambulance at 6392957371. Our team will talk you through the options, give you a quote, and start the arrangements the moment you decide.
Talk through the available options and get a quote for your patient's transfer.
After the patient is cleared and the aircraft is confirmed, the air ambulance can usually depart within a few hours. The exact timing is influenced by aircraft availability, weather conditions and necessary permissions. I know how stressful this can be, so we try to keep you informed every step of the way.
Usually one attendant can travel with the patient. This depends on the aircraft’s seating capacity and the advice of the medical team. I understand that having a family member by your side is important and we will do our best to accommodate.
Yes, in many cases, after our doctor reviews the patient's condition.
Yes. Our helpline is open 24 hours, every day.
We share the payment terms with the quote. Ask us before you book if you need any clarification.