Medical Repatriation between La Réunion and France
An accident or medical emergency on Réunion Island, or the need to transfer a patient to a specialist hospital in mainland France: we organize the medical transport end to end.
Réunion is a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean, more than 9,000 km from mainland France. Medical transfers to the mainland are needed when a specialty or piece of equipment is not available locally, and for holidaymakers or residents who want 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 or a stay on the island
- Hiking, sea 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 Réunion side
- Saint-Denis – Roland Garros (RUN)
- Saint-Pierre – Pierrefonds (ZSE)
On the France side
- Paris – Charles de Gaulle & Orly
Formalities & coordination
As a French department, Réunion involves simpler administrative formalities than a foreign country. The main challenge is the very long distance: a technical stop is generally needed, and the routing and the crew duty time 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 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.
A medical situation abroad can't wait.
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