Ambulance Service in Delhi – 24x7 Emergency Response by Apollo Hospitals | Call 1066

In a medical emergency, the first hour decides outcomes. Apollo Hospitals' ambulance service in Delhi is built around that Golden Hour — one easy-to-remember number, 1066, connects you to a trained emergency response team, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. From the moment your call is answered, treatment begins: our paramedics assess the patient's condition on the phone, provide first-aid guidance, and dispatch the right type of ambulance to your location anywhere in Delhi NCR.

Apollo Hospitals pioneered organised emergency response in India, operating a national network of protocol-driven emergency services with common medical standards across every city. In Delhi, our ambulances function as an extension of the emergency department at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals — a true "Hospital on Wheels" where stabilisation, monitoring, and critical interventions start before you reach the ER.

In an emergency, call 1066 now. For hospital enquiries: 011-7179-1090 / 011-7179-1091.

Why Delhi Trusts Apollo's Emergency Ambulance Service

• One number, zero confusion. Dial 1066 from any mobile or landline — no directories, no transfers, no lost minutes.
• Treatment starts on the call. Trained paramedics give first-aid instructions while the ambulance is en route.
• Protocol-driven care. Standardised acute-care protocols for heart attack, stroke, trauma, and paediatric emergencies — the same clinical standards followed inside Apollo's emergency rooms.
• Seamless ER handover. Your ambulance team communicates patient vitals to the receiving emergency department, so the ER is prepared before you arrive.
• Delhi NCR-wide coverage. Emergency response and inter-facility transfers across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and neighbouring states.

Types of Ambulances Available in Delhi

Basic Life Support (BLS) Ambulance

For stable patients and non-critical situations. Staffed by trained paramedics with essential medical supplies, oxygen support, and safe patient-handling equipment.

Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance

A mobile intensive care setup for critical emergencies — multi-parameter cardiac monitors, defibrillators, transport ventilators, infusion pumps, airway management equipment, and emergency medication, staffed by ALS-trained personnel.

ICU / Critical Care Ambulance

For ventilated and intubated patients requiring continuous intensive care during transfer — complete with transport ventilators, syringe pumps, and critical care nursing support, bedside to bedside.

Cardiac Ambulance

Purpose-equipped for heart emergencies with advanced cardiac monitoring, defibrillation, and resuscitation capability — with ECG findings relayed to the receiving cardiac team en route.

Neonatal & Paediatric Ambulance

Specialised transport for newborns and children, including transport incubators and paediatric-calibrated emergency equipment.

Patient Transfer Ambulance

For planned, non-emergency transfers between hospitals, from hospital to home, or for diagnostic visits — comfortable, medically supervised transport for stable patients.

Air Ambulance

Apollo pioneered air ambulance services in India in 2003 and has operated air evacuations from Delhi since 1998 — covering every major Indian city and international evacuations across the USA, UK, Middle East, and Asia. Fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, with a full medical crew accompanying the patient bedside to bedside, including ticketing, ground transfers, and airport assistance.

What's Inside an Apollo Ambulance

Every Apollo ALS ambulance in Delhi carries:

• Multi-parameter monitors and defibrillators for continuous cardiac monitoring
• Transport ventilators and complete airway management equipment
• Infusion and syringe pumps for precise medication delivery
• Spine boards, cervical collars, and immobilisation devices for trauma
• Oxygen delivery systems on every vehicle
• Emergency drug kits per standardised protocols

All equipment undergoes scheduled checks and maintenance, so it performs when seconds matter.

How to Book an Ambulance in Delhi

1. Call 1066 — accessible 24x7 from mobiles and landlines across Delhi NCR.
2. Share key details — location, patient's condition, and a contact number.
3. Get guided first aid — our paramedic advises you on managing the patient until help arrives.
4. Right ambulance, dispatched fast — the emergency team assigns BLS, ALS, ICU, or air transport based on the medical assessment.
5. Continuous care in transit — vitals are monitored and relayed to the receiving Apollo emergency department for a zero-delay handover.

For planned, non-emergency transfers, you can also pre-book a patient transfer ambulance through the hospital helpline.

Ambulance Charges in Delhi

Ambulance charges depend on the type of vehicle (BLS / ALS / ICU / air), distance, and medical requirements such as ventilator support or accompanying medical staff. Apollo follows a transparent pricing policy — call 1066 and our team will confirm the estimated cost before dispatch, with no hidden charges.

Emergency Conditions We Respond To

Heart attack and chest pain • Stroke • Road traffic accidents and polytrauma • Breathing difficulty • Seizures • Burns • Obstetric emergencies • Paediatric and neonatal emergencies • Poisoning • Post-surgical complications — every case managed under Apollo's standardised acute-care protocols.

Serving All of Delhi NCR

Our ambulances respond across South Delhi, East Delhi, West Delhi, North Delhi, Central Delhi, Dwarka, Rohini, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad — with inter-city and inter-state transfer capability for patients being moved to or from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ambulance number for Apollo Hospitals in Delhi? Dial 1066 from any mobile or landline for a 24x7 emergency ambulance anywhere in Delhi NCR. 

How fast does the ambulance reach? Dispatch begins the moment your call is assessed. Response time depends on your location and traffic, and our paramedic stays on the line guiding first aid until the ambulance arrives — so care starts immediately, not on arrival.

How much does an ambulance cost in Delhi? Charges vary by ambulance type (BLS, ALS, ICU, air), distance, and equipment needs. Call 1066 for a transparent cost estimate before dispatch.

Can I book an ambulance for a non-emergency transfer? Yes. Patient transfer ambulances are available for planned hospital-to-hospital, hospital-to-home, and inter-city transfers with medical supervision.

Do you have ambulances for newborns and children? Yes. Neonatal and paediatric ambulances with transport incubators and child-specific emergency equipment are available.

Does Apollo provide air ambulance services from Delhi? Yes. Apollo has operated air evacuations from Delhi since 1998, covering all Indian cities and international transfers, with a full medical crew accompanying the patient bedside to bedside.

Can the ambulance take me to a hospital other than Apollo? In an emergency, the priority is the nearest appropriate facility; for planned transfers, you can choose Apollo as either the pickup or drop-off point.