Medical Repatriation between French Antilles & Guiana and France
An accident or medical emergency in Guadeloupe, Martinique or French Guiana, or the need to transfer a patient to a specialist hospital in mainland France: we organize the medical transport end to end.
Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana are part of France but lie more than 6,000 km from the mainland. Medical transfers to mainland France are needed when a specialty or piece of equipment is not available locally, and for holidaymakers or residents who need to continue treatment close to their family after an accident or an acute illness.
Our coordinating physician assesses each case together with the on-site medical team to determine the equipment required and the transport mode best suited to the patient's condition.
Common situations on this route
- Accident or acute illness during a holiday in the French Antilles or French Guiana
- Sea, diving or road accident requiring intensive care
- Transfer to a specialist unit in mainland France when the specialty is not available locally
- Return to mainland France after a hospital stay, with medical escort
Airports served
On the French Antilles & Guiana side
- Pointe-à-Pitre – Le Raizet (PTP), Guadeloupe
- Fort-de-France – Martinique Aimé Césaire (FDF)
- Cayenne – Félix Eboué (CAY), French Guiana
On the France side
- Paris – Charles de Gaulle & Orly
Formalities & coordination
Because these territories are part of France, the administrative formalities are simpler than for a foreign country. The main challenge is the distance: the transatlantic routing, the crew duty time and any technical stop depend on the aircraft and are planned before departure.
Our team can work directly with the patient's insurer or assistance company to arrange fast coverage — see our dedicated page for insurers and assistance companies.
Customs and consular formalities vary case by case and change over time. Our team confirms the exact documents required from the first contact.
Related services
Common questions about this route
Yes. We coordinate with the local medical team and with the receiving hospital in mainland France, and organize an air ambulance with the medical equipment and crew suited to the patient's condition.
Given the long distance, a long-range jet is generally required, with a technical stop depending on the aircraft and the route — our coordinating physician determines the most suitable aircraft and the medical equipment on board.
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