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When a medical emergency strikes, every minute determines the outcome. Olympus Jets operates a 24/7 air ambulance service in Chennai, providing rapid, ICU-equipped medical flights for critically ill patients across India and internationally. Based at Chennai International Airport (MAA), our medical air transport team is ready to mobilise within hours covering routes to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata and beyond, as well as international repatriation flights to Singapore, the UAE, the UK and the rest of the world.
Whether your loved one needs emergency evacuation from a Chennai hospital to a specialist facility elsewhere, or you need to repatriate a patient to Chennai from another country, Olympus Jets coordinates every step aircraft, medical crew, DGCA permits, ground ambulance at both ends and hospital-to-hospital handover, so your family can focus entirely on the patient.
Chennai is home to some of India’s most advanced hospitals, Apollo Hospitals, MIOT International, Fortis Malar, Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre and the Government General Hospital. Yet situations arise where a patient must be moved: when a specialist facility is required in another city, when an NRI patient needs to return home, or when someone falls critically ill while travelling. In those moments, you need an air ambulance partner that is fast, medically competent and completely reliable.
| Why Olympus Jets | What It Means for You |
| 24/7 Dispatch, 365 Days | A dedicated medical coordinator answers your call at any hour midnight, weekends, public holidays. No voicemail, no delays. |
| ICU-Equipped Aircraft | Every aircraft carries ventilators, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, infusion pumps, oxygen supply and emergency medications, equivalent to a flying intensive care unit. |
| DGCA-Compliant Operations | All flights are operated by DGCA-licensed Non-Scheduled Operators (NSOPs). Medical crew hold valid CPL/ATPL and advanced life support certifications. |
| Bed-to-Bed Transfer | We arrange a ground ICU ambulance from the hospital to Chennai airport, the air flight, and another ground ambulance at the destination, a seamless, single-coordination transfer. |
| Domestic & International | Domestic routes across India and international repatriation to Singapore, UAE, UK, USA and beyond all handled by one team. |
| Quote Within 60 Minutes | Share the patient’s condition, route and timeline and we respond with a complete flight proposal aircraft, medical team, pricing, within an hour. |
When a patient requires urgent transport to a hospital with specialist capabilities, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, transplant services or level-1 trauma care, our emergency air evacuation team can have a medical aircraft airborne from Chennai within hours. We operate to all major Indian cities and can facilitate international emergency flights on request.
For patients who require continuous intensive care monitoring during transit ventilator-dependent patients, post-operative critical cases, severe cardiac or neurological emergencies, we provide fully equipped ICU air ambulances with an in-flight medical team of doctors and paramedics trained in aviation medicine and critical care.
Olympus Jets arranges international air ambulance flights to and from Chennai for patients needing repatriation to their home country or specialist overseas treatment. We handle all documentation including medical clearances, immigration coordination and ground ambulance at both ends. Key routes include Chennai to Singapore, Chennai to Dubai/Abu Dhabi, Chennai to the UK and Chennai to the USA.
Not all transfers are emergencies. We also arrange planned medical transport for patients stable enough to travel but who require continuous monitoring, post-surgery repatriation, transfer for specialist consultations, or transport for ongoing treatment at a centre of excellence in another city.
Our fleet includes aircraft equipped for neonatal and paediatric emergencies, with incubators, neonatal ventilators and specially trained paediatric transport nurses. We arrange emergency transfers for newborns and critically ill children from Chennai to specialist paediatric hospitals across India.
We manage the repatriation of mortal remains from Chennai to any destination in India or internationally, handling all documentation, embalming coordination, coffin requirements and airport formalities with sensitivity and efficiency.
Every Olympus Jets air ambulance departing Chennai is configured as a flying ICU. The standard medical equipment inventory includes:
| Life Support Equipment | Monitoring & Emergency Devices |
| Adult & neonatal ventilator | Multi-parameter cardiac monitor |
| Portable suction machine | 12-lead ECG machine |
| Infusion pumps (2 channels) | Pulse oximeter & capnograph |
| Oxygen cylinders (6-hour supply) | Automated external defibrillator (AED) |
| Nebuliser & aerosol therapy | External pacemaker |
| IV access & infusion sets | Portable blood glucose monitor |
| Intubation & airway management kit | Emergency injection & drug kit |
| Neonatal incubator (on request) | Immobilisation & spinal board |
Our air ambulance medical teams are trained and equipped to manage the following conditions during transport:
| Cardiac & Vascular | Neurological | Trauma & Surgery |
| Acute MI / Heart Attack Post-CABG Transfer Congestive Heart Failure Aortic Dissection |
Stroke (Ischaemic/Haemorrhagic) Head Injury / TBI Spinal Cord Injuries Seizure Disorders |
Polytrauma / RTA Victims Post-Surgical ICU Transfer Burns & Reconstructive Cases Abdominal Emergencies |
| Respiratory | Neonatal & Paediatric | Oncology & Organ |
| Severe Pneumonia / COVID ARDS / Ventilator-Dependent Pulmonary Embolism Chronic Lung Disease Exacerbation |
Premature Neonates (NICU) Congenital Heart Disease Paediatric Trauma Respiratory Distress in Infants |
Pre/Post-Transplant Transfers Oncology Treatment Transfers Organ Retrieval Support Palliative Long-Distance Transport |
If you are unsure whether a patient’s condition can be safely transported by air, call us. Our medical team will assess the clinical situation and advise on the safest transport option — including whether stabilisation is required before flight.
Chennai International Airport (IATA: MAA) is one of India’s four busiest airports and the primary hub for our air ambulance operations in Tamil Nadu and southern India. The airport operates commercial, charter and non-scheduled flights 24 hours a day and has dedicated handling facilities for medical flights, including priority clearance for emergency departures.
Olympus Jets coordinates directly with the airport’s ground handling teams to expedite parking, fuelling, medical equipment loading and passenger handling, minimising turnaround time between our medical crew’s arrival and wheels-up. For helicopter transfers within Tamil Nadu or to nearby states, we also utilise dedicated helipads.
If the patient is at any hospital not listed above, our team will coordinate directly with the attending physician and the hospital’s medical records department to arrange the transfer documentation.
For domestic routes, Olympus Jets can typically mobilise an air ambulance from Chennai within 4 to 6 hours of confirmation. International flights require 8 to 12 hours for permit coordination and international clearances. For life-threatening emergencies, call immediately and we will prioritise the fastest available option.
The primary departure point is Chennai International Airport (IATA: MAA). For shorter transfers within Tamil Nadu or adjacent states, helicopter air ambulances can depart from helipads closer to the patient’s location. Our team will advise the optimal departure point based on your specific route.
Yes. Our ICU air ambulances are equipped with adult and neonatal ventilators, multi-parameter monitors, defibrillators and a full drug kit. A qualified ICU doctor and flight paramedic accompany every ventilator-dependent patient throughout the flight. We have successfully transported ventilator-dependent patients on routes including Chennai to Delhi, Chennai to Mumbai and international routes to Singapore and the UAE.
Absolutely. Olympus Jets arranges both outbound (from Chennai) and inbound (to Chennai) air ambulance flights. Whether you need to repatriate a patient to Chennai from abroad or transfer a patient from another Indian city to a Chennai specialist hospital, our team manages the entire coordination including permits, ground ambulances and hospital handover.
Yes. Every Olympus Jets air ambulance includes a qualified doctor with ICU or emergency medicine specialisation, a trained flight paramedic and, for critical cases, a specialist nurse. All crew hold valid certifications in Advanced Life Support (ALS) and aviation medicine. Aircraft are operated by DGCA-licensed pilots on DGCA-approved Non-Scheduled Operator (NSOP) certificates.
You will need: the patient’s medical summary or case notes from the attending physician; the patient’s identification (Aadhaar, passport); consent from the patient or legal guardian; the destination hospital’s acceptance/referral letter (we can assist in obtaining this). For international flights, a valid passport and any applicable visa for the destination country are also required. Our coordination team guides you through every document requirement.
Yes. We arrange the repatriation of mortal remains from Chennai to any destination in India or internationally. This includes coordination with the embalming facility, coffin procurement, airport documentation, NOC from authorities and ground transportation at the destination. Call +91 97911 82248 for immediate assistance.
