Medical Repatriation between Madagascar and France
An accident or medical emergency during a trip to Madagascar, or the need to transfer a patient to a better-equipped French facility: we organize the medical transport end to end.
Madagascar has long-standing family, cultural and business ties with France, a French-speaking community of residents and expatriates, and a steady flow of visitors to Antananarivo and to the island's beaches and nature reserves. Repatriations concern accidents or acute illness during a trip, and transfers to a French hospital when the required specialty is not available locally. The route is among our longest.
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, a family visit or an assignment
- Road accident requiring intensive care
- Hospital stay requiring transfer to a more complete facility in France
- Repatriation of a body after a death in Madagascar
Airports served
On the Madagascar side
- Antananarivo – Ivato International Airport (TNR)
- Nosy Be – Fascène Airport (NOS)
On the France side
- Paris – Charles de Gaulle & Orly
- Marseille Provence
Formalities & coordination
This is a very long-haul route: the air ambulance generally needs a long-range jet, a technical stop is usually required, and the routing and the crew duty time are planned before departure, together with the overflight and landing clearances.
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 the receiving French hospital, assess the patient's fitness to fly and organize a long-range air ambulance with the medical crew suited to the case.
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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