Medical Repatriation to Canada from Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao
Canadian Repatriation Specialist for Aruba and the Dutch Caribbean
JET COMPANION provides structured, medically supervised repatriation to Canada from the Dutch Caribbean islands.
Having practiced for several years as a healthcare professional in Aruba, our CEO understands the Dutch Caribbean healthcare culture, hospital discharge processes, flight logistics, and the realities of organizing a safe medical return to Canada.
Medical Escort Services between Aruba and Canada
Contact us early if:
- a Canadian patient is hospitalized in Aruba, Bonaire or Curacao
- urgent medical transport to Canada is the next step
- a Canadian cruise passenger has been medically offloaded in the Caribbean
- the patient is medically stable to fly but cannot travel independently
Medical Escort Pick-Up anywhere in Aruba
We organize repatriations from bed-to-bed or door-to-door.
Our medical escort can pick up the patient in the hospital, hotel, private residence, or other location on the island. Ground transportation options to the airport can be provided by taxi, SUV, wheelchair van, stretcher service or ambulance.
Common pick-up locations include:
- Horacio Oduber Hospital (HOH)
- Instituto Medico San Nicolas (IMSAN)
- Respaldo Psychiatric Clinic
- Hotels and vacation residences throughout the island
How Much Does a Medical Escort from Aruba to Canada Cost?
The Bed-to-bed cost of a medical repatriation, using a commercial airline with a medical escort, from Aruba to Canada, typically ranges between $8,500 and $28,000 CAD.
Each case is unique. A detailed quote will be provided.
For comparison:
Air ambulance transport from Aruba to Canada typically ranges between $80,000 and $130,000 CAD
Extended hospitalization in Aruba adds at least $1,200 CAD per day to the hospital bill if the patient is on a med/surg ward, or at least $6,000 CAD per day if the patient is admitted in the ICU
*** Attempting to travel without proper medical clearance or professional support can result in denied boarding and significant added expens
How Quickly Can a Patient in Aruba Return to Canada?
Once medically cleared for travel, a patient can be transported within 2 to 3 days.
A typical timeline, without any delays looks like this:
- Day 0: Case activation. Flights, medical clearance, and logistics are initiated in Aruba and Canada.
- Day 1: Medical escort arrives on the island and performs an in-person assessment.
- Day 2: Patient and medical escort travel to Canada and arrive the same evening or following morning, depending on the itinerary.