Total knee replacement
Guide →UK private, self-pay£14,000–£18,000
India package£1,896–£6,320
About 3 weeks in India.
For patients from the UK
Planned surgery in India, for patients from the UK
If you're facing a long NHS wait and UK private prices are out of reach, self-funded surgery at an accredited hospital in Delhi is a realistic option, about nine hours from London.
LHR
London
DEL
Delhi
- Flight
- ~9 h non-stop
- Return fare
- £650–£950
- Visa
- e-Medical
Why UK patients look abroad
Why people look abroad
Long waits for planned surgery
Millions of cases sit on NHS waiting lists in England, and orthopaedic waits are among the longest.
UK private prices
Self-paying for a knee or hip replacement in the UK typically costs £14,000–£18,000, and heart surgery considerably more.
Living with it meanwhile
Months of pain, poor sleep and reduced mobility while waiting take a real toll, especially for people who live alone.
How we help
What the trip involves
Opinions before you commit
With your consent we ask accredited hospitals for written opinions and itemised quotes, so you can compare before booking anything.
Prices in writing
Every inclusion and exclusion is listed. You pay the hospital directly, and us a fixed fee agreed in advance.
The trip, arranged
Visa paperwork, flights, airport pickup, an accessible place to stay and appointments, all coordinated by one case manager.
Follow-up from home
Discharge papers in English for your doctor at home, and video follow-ups with your surgeon after you return.
Prices
UK private, self-pay vs India, in GBP
India figures are typical treatment packages at accredited hospitals. Flights and your stay are extra; the calculator adds them up.
Total hip replacement
Guide →UK private, self-pay£15,000–£19,000
India package£1,975–£5,530
About 3 weeks in India.
Coronary bypass (CABG)
Guide →UK private, self-pay£25,000–£35,000
India package£2,765–£7,110
About 4 weeks in India.
Full-mouth rehabilitation
Guide →UK private, self-pay£18,000–£28,000
India package£2,370–£3,950
About 2 weeks in India.
Getting there
From the UK to Delhi
- LondonUnited Kingdom~9 h non-stop
- SydneyAustralia12–13 h non-stop
- TorontoCanada14–15 h non-stop
- New YorkUnited States14–16 h non-stop
Flights
- Departure cities
- London Heathrow
- Flight time
- ~9 h non-stop
- Airlines
- British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air India
The e-Medical visa
UK citizens apply online for the e-Medical visa with the invitation letter from their hospital. We help with the form and the timing. Processing usually takes 48–72 hours, and up to two companions can travel on attendant visas.
Visa & travel guideStep by step
- 01
Day 0
Tell us what you need
Fill in a short form. A case manager gets in touch within one working day and sends you a private link for any reports or scans.
- 02
Within a few days
Compare written quotes
With your permission, we ask accredited hospitals for a doctor's opinion and a fixed price. You compare them side by side and decide. No pressure.
- 03
1–2 weeks before
Visa, flights and stay
The hospital sends your visa letter. We help with the visa, book a flexible flight and find a comfortable place to stay near the hospital.
- 04
Arrival day
Arrive in Delhi
We meet you at the airport with a car and a local SIM, and handle the registration paperwork.
- 05
In hospital
Treatment
Your case manager comes to appointments with you, keeps your family updated and checks your bill matches the quote.
- 06
After discharge
Recovery and home
We arrange physio and medicines while you recover, collect your fit-to-fly letter and set up video check-ups once you're home.
Free case review
Get a free quote for your treatment
Tell us what you need. We reply within one working day with next steps. Free, and no obligation.
- 1Tell us what you need
- 2Compare written quotes
- 3Decide in your own time