Medical Tourism Private Jet Charter & Specialist Travel

A medical tourism charter serves patients traveling voluntarily to medical institutions for specialized procedures, second opinions, elective surgery, advanced diagnostics, or oncology consultations at centers of excellence not available in their home city.

The patient is ambulatory and capable of commercial travel. The choice of private aviation is for the comfort of a reclined seat on a long journey, the privacy of a cabin without other passengers, the flexibility to travel with family or caregivers, and the scheduling control that commercial airlines cannot provide around pre-operative and post-operative timing.

Patients traveling to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, or Scottsdale, Arizona, for complex oncology, cardiology, or neurology consultations that require travel from distant US markets or internationally.

Patients traveling to Cleveland Clinic for cardiac procedures, transplant evaluations, and complex case management from across the US and internationally.

Patients traveling to Johns Hopkins, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering, or UCSF Medical Center for specialist oncology or surgical consultations.

International patients traveling to the United States for medical treatment who require a private and comfortable intercontinental or transoceanic charter.

Post-surgical patients who are ambulatory but require a more comfortable environment for the return journey than commercial aviation provides.

Medical tourism charter serves ambulatory patients who can board and exit the aircraft independently using standard passenger jets (midsize, super midsize). Air ambulance serves non-ambulatory or critical care patients requiring onboard medical equipment and a medical crew. Hogani Jets coordinates medical tourism charters for ambulatory patients. Hogani Jets does provide air ambulance services. If a patient requires a stretcher or medical crew, Hogani Jets can also assist.

Midsize Jet: The most commonly chartered category for medical tourism. Near stand-up cabin on select models. Reclining seats. Best for patients with one or two caregivers on US domestic routes. From $3,500 to $5,000/hr.

Super Midsize: For patients who require additional space, a larger family group, or maximum comfort on a longer journey. Walk-around cabin, lie-flat capable on some configurations. From $4,500 to $7,000/hr.

Heavy Jet or Ultra Long Range: For international medical travel or long domestic routes where the patient benefits from sleeping capability and maximum cabin space. Heavy Jet starts from $5,500 to $8,000/hr, and Ultra Long Range starts from $8,000 to $20,000/hr.

Medical travel has scheduling requirements that commercial aviation cannot accommodate. Pre-operative appointments may be confirmed 48 to 72 hours before surgery. Post-operative discharge timing is decided by the clinical team, not by an airline schedule. Hogani Jets coordinates medical tourism charters with flexibility built into the return booking. When a discharge date is uncertain, the return is confirmed when the clinical team approves departure.

Pre-operative appointments may be confirmed 48 to 72 hours before surgery. Post-operative discharge timing is decided by the clinical team. Private charter adapts to the medical calendar.

Hogani Jets coordinates flexible return charters for medical travel. When a discharge date is uncertain, Hogani Jets confirms the return when the clinical team approves departure, with aircraft sourced upon confirmation.

Hogani Jets treats medical tourism charters with the discretion and care the journey requires. As a broker, Hogani Jets sources the right aircraft, the right cabin configuration, and the scheduling flexibility that medical travel demands.

Charters coordinated through Hogani Jets are facilitated through licensed Part 135 direct air carriers who hold full operational control and regulatory compliance for every flight.

Contact Hogani Jets at charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573 to discuss a medical tourism charter.

What does a medical tourism charter cost?

Midsize medical charters start at $3,500 to $5,000 per hour, with routes like Dallas to Mayo Clinic Rochester starting at $20,000 one-way. Super midsize options range from $4,500 to $7,000 per hour.

What is the difference between a medical tourism charter and an air ambulance?

Medical tourism charters serve ambulatory patients on standard jets. Air ambulances provide critical care with onboard medical equipment and staff. Hogani Jets provides ambulatory medical tourism charters & air ambulance services.

What aircraft is best for a medical tourism trip?

Midsize jets are the most common choice, comfortably seating patients and caregivers with reclining seats. Super midsize aircraft suit larger groups, while heavy jets serve international routes.

Can family members travel on a medical tourism charter?

Yes. Family members and caregivers travel together as passengers in a private cabin with zero commercial baggage restrictions.

Can the return journey be left open-ended for discharge flexibility?

Yes. Hogani Jets coordinates flexible returns for medical travel where discharge dates are uncertain. No rebooking fees apply to discharge-driven schedule changes. 

Which airports serve Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale?

Scottsdale Airport (KSDL) is 5 miles from the clinic, offering zero commercial traffic and the fastest ground transfer. Phoenix Sky Harbor (KPHX) handles heavy jets.

Can international patients charter to US medical centers?

Yes. International patients traveling to US medical centers use private charter for transoceanic or intercontinental segments, which Hogani Jets coordinates seamlessly. 

What is the most popular medical destination by private jet?

Mayo Clinic Scottsdale (KSDL) and Mayo Clinic Rochester (KRST) are the most frequently chartered destinations from US markets for complex case consultations. 

Can Hogani Jets coordinate ground transportation from the airport to the hospital?

Yes. Hogani Jets coordinates seamless door-to-door logistics, arranging a luxury vehicle or private SUV to meet you directly at the FBO tarmac. 

Do I need a doctor's medical clearance to book an ambulatory charter?

Formal medical clearance is generally not required for standard ambulatory charters, provided passengers can board and travel with light assistance. 

How far in advance should I book a medical tourism charter?

We recommend booking 2 to 4 weeks ahead for domestic medical charters, and earlier for long-haul international routes. Flexible return dates are always accommodated.

Is Hogani Jets a direct air carrier?

No. Hogani Jets is an air charter broker. All flights are facilitated through licensed Part 135 direct air carriers maintaining full operational control.