Medical treatment in India for patients from Saudi Arabia
Non-stop from Riyadh / Jeddah, with a medical visa from the Embassy of India in Riyadh or the Consulate General in Jeddah. Planned surgery, heart and cancer care, IVF and health check-ups at accredited hospitals in Delhi, with one case manager from first message to follow-up.
Riyadh / Jeddah → Delhi
- Flight to Delhi
- 4 h 30 m–5 h non-stop
- Non-stop
- Visa
- Medical visa
- Through the Indian mission
- Typical return fare
- $350–$700
- Economy, rough range
- Prices shown in
- SAR
- Paid to the hospital directly
Treatments
What people from Saudi Arabia ask us about
- Knee and hip replacementHospital package from $2,400, about 3 weeks in India
- Spine surgeryHospital package from $5,500, about 3 weeks in India
- Heart surgeryHospital package from $3,500, about 4 weeks in India
- IVFHospital package from $1,500, about 3 weeks in India
- Dental implantsHospital package from $250, about 1 week in India
- Weight-loss surgeryHospital package from $4,500, about 2 weeks in India
- Health check-upsA short trip: most are done in one or two days.
Costs
A knee replacement trip from Saudi Arabia, item by item
With return flights from Riyadh / Jeddah. Planning ranges from published hospital packages, not a quote.
The whole knee replacement trip
Total $4,900–$13,200
- Hospital package58%$2,400–$8,000
- Return flights6%$350–$700
- Stay and food, 21 days19%$1,155–$2,205
- Tests, visa, insurance, transfers12%$490–$1,760
- Our fee6%$500
Visa and travel
Getting to Delhi from Saudi Arabia
Medical visa from the Indian mission
- 1. Choose a hospital from the written opinions we get for you. The hospital sends an invitation letter.
- 2. Apply through the Embassy of India in Riyadh or the Consulate General in Jeddah (or their visa application centres). Ask about current processing times and allow extra time.
- 3. Up to two family members apply for medical attendant visas linked to yours.
- 4. Book a flexible ticket once the visa is granted. Nobody can guarantee a visa decision.
Flights
- Route
- Riyadh / Jeddah to Delhi (DEL), non-stop
- Journey time
- 4 h 30 m–5 h non-stop
- Typical economy return
- $350–$700
- When you land
- We meet you at the airport with a car and a local SIM, and take you to the hospital or your apartment.
Visa rules checked against India's official e-Visa list in October 2026. Routes and fares change; we confirm yours before you book.
Paying
How paying works
- Prices are shown in dirhams, riyals or US dollars. You pay the hospital directly, usually by bank transfer or card, and our fee separately.
- Some employer and government health schemes in the Gulf pay for treatment abroad if you get approval first. We can give your insurer the hospital's written estimate and treatment plan.
- Halal meals and prayer rooms are available at the large hospitals in Delhi.
Questions
Questions from Saudi Arabia
How long is the flight from Riyadh / Jeddah to Delhi?
About 4 h 30 m–5 h non-stop. A typical economy return costs roughly $350–$700, depending on season and how far ahead you book.
Can people from Saudi Arabia get an e-Medical visa for India?
Not at the moment. Saudi Arabia isn't on India's e-Visa list, so you apply for a regular medical visa through the Embassy of India in Riyadh or the Consulate General in Jeddah (or their visa application centres), with the hospital's invitation letter. Allow more time than for an e-Visa. Up to two family members can come on medical attendant visas.
How much does a knee replacement trip from Saudi Arabia cost?
As a planning range, about $4,900–$13,200 for the whole trip: the hospital package ($2,400–$8,000), return flights, about 21 days of accommodation and food, tests, visa, insurance and our fixed fee. The hospital confirms the real price after reviewing your reports.
Which currency are prices in?
You can see prices in SAR on this site; hospitals usually quote in US dollars. The riyal is pegged to the dollar, so the conversion is exact. You pay the hospital directly.
Will someone speak my language?
Arabic, English. Large Delhi hospitals also have interpreters at their international desks; Tell us what you need when you ask for a quote.
Can a family member come with me?
Yes. Up to two family members can travel with you on medical attendant visas linked to yours. Many patients from the Gulf bring one person; we plan the stay for both of you.
Can I come for a short trip?
For health check-ups and many dental treatments, yes: a long weekend is often enough. Surgery needs longer, mostly for recovery before you fly. Each treatment guide shows a day-by-day plan.
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