BEST OF · TURKEY PARAGLIDING
Turkey is where a tandem flight stops being a splurge. These 15 cover the 1,960 metre ramp on Babadag, the short cheap hops onto Cleopatra Beach in Alanya and the cliffs west of Antalya, priced, timed, and clear about which ones include the minibus up.
Fly tandem from Mt. Babadag above Butterfly Valley and Ölüdeniz with Hanuman Paragliding. Pilots such as Barış, Törehan, Nida, and Deniz guide beginners through takeoff, flight, photos, and beach landing. Pickup is available, while photos and videos cost extra.
“Mami was very friendly, he made me feel really very comfortable and took fantastic shots 💃. Totally recommended...”
Fly tandem from Babadağ with pilots such as Tamer, Tugba, Birsen, Faruk, or Kerem. Expect a weather-dependent 30 to 40-minute flight above Ölüdeniz, Butterfly Valley, Fethiye, and Kayaköy, followed by a beach landing. Hotel pickup and insurance are included.
“Amazing experience and excellent pilots. The view is amazing. Will recommend this to everyone visiting Fethiye.”
You’ll ride from Alanya to a 500-meter cliff, receive a short safety briefing, then fly tandem over Cleopatra Bay with a certified pilot such as Hikmet, Mecit, or Burak. The flight lasts roughly 15 to 25 minutes, ending on Cleopatra Beach. Photos and videos cost extra, and a €20 take-off fee applies.
“it's once in lifetime experience jumping of a mountain and paragliding for about minutes guided by an expert pilot. mine was Narin . very calm and pleasant lady who was reassuring and made experience of flying over Alanya beautiful land and sea very enjoyable. I loved the photos and video clips. though abit expensive as their was 6 of us including youngest son who is 9. we all immensely cherished and enjoyed the experience. I definitely recommend this activity. 👌”
Fly from the Alanya hills with certified pilots such as Kerim and Bahadir, taking in Cleopatra Beach, the sea, and castle from up to 1,000 meters. Expect about an hour for the full activity, though airtime can be much shorter. Transfers and photos cost extra.
“It was an amazing experience we had, the staff are super friendly and very experienced and polite I definitely recommend for everyone”
Meet your pilot in Ölüdeniz, ride up Babadağ through the forest, and launch above the Blue Lagoon. Pilots such as Ata, Ataberk, Osman, Bediha, and Aisha are praised for calm instruction. The flight usually lasts 10 to 30 minutes, followed by photo viewing at the office.
“Unprofessional team. Picked up at 7:30 am and then took us to collect bread, cigars on way! Which delayed our arrival time from 9 am to 10! The pilot didn't gave proper and clear instructions and as a result I fell down and hurt my legs! Instead of checking if I am okay, the pilot got upset! We somehow completed the flight but my experience was totally ruined. Then we were made to wait for 45 mins for drop off back to hotel This time it took us 1 and half hour to reach back hotel which was only 45 mins away! All because the team took us to bank,…”
Fly tandem from Babadag at 1,969 meters above Oludeniz with a private pilot, viewing the Blue Lagoon and coast from above. The experience lasts about 1 hour 45 minutes, includes transport, insurance, and the nature-park entrance fee, but photos and videos cost extra.
“Très bonne expérience en soi avec le pilot et le vol mais :”
Fly tandem from Babadag above Ölüdeniz with Sky Sports Paragliding. Your certified pilot handles the canopy while you enjoy 25 to 45 minutes over Fethiye’s mountains, forests, and coast. Pilots including Burak, Hasan, Onus, and Torehan are praised for calm briefings and smooth landings. Photo and video packages cost extra and require cash.
“I had a fabulous experience tandem paragliding with Sky Sports again.”
Take a tandem paragliding flight from the Taurus Mountains to Cleopatra Beach with a licensed pilot. Expect a 15 to 25 meter run, 12 to 18 minutes in the air, wide views of Alanya, and optional photos and videos. Pilots such as Onur, Buran, Emre, and George have earned special praise for calm, friendly guidance.
“Had a super fun experience!! One of the highlights of my trip to Alanya. I am very scared of heights and was super stressed before but as soon as we lifted it went away and it was super fun and beautiful views. Very fun and friendly staff also, recommend it to everyone visiting Alanya!🌟”
Fly tandem from a 700-meter launch site above Alanya with a certified pilot such as Ramazes or Mehmet. Expect 15 to 25 minutes in the air, views of Cleopatra Beach and Alanya Castle, hotel pickup in the Alanya area, and a beach landing before returning to the office.
“Genially such an amazing experience from the whole team, they are so professional and friendly. I have enjoyed this so much, if I am ever back in Alanya I would only go to Emin Paragliding nowhere else! Thanks so much again!”
You’ll ride from Fethiye to Babadag Mountain, receive a safety briefing, then launch with an English, Russian, or Turkish-speaking pilot. Expect about 20 to 30 minutes in the air over Oludeniz, Belcekiz, Kayakoy, and Fethiye, followed by a beach landing and hotel drop-off.
“it was really great. Always go extreme if your pilot asks you. The photos and videos that are taken, are an optional extra. However, DO get them. The quality is extraordinarily good. One thing I would have liked would if they could have filmed the take off.”
Take off from 585 meters in the Taurus Mountains with a professional tandem pilot, then glide over Cleopatra Beach and land by the sea. Pickup is optional, and pilots speak English, Russian, German, and Turkish. UHD photos and video are available for an extra charge after the flight.
“I couldn’t fault it was really good start to finish and being on a wheelchair they really made it comfortable and went above and beyond highly recommend”
Fly tandem from Babadağ above Ölüdeniz with a licensed pilot such as Enes, Tolga, Serdar, or Öner. Expect a short briefing, a few running steps to launch, 20 to 30 minutes in the air, and a gentle return to the beach area. Photos and videos cost extra.
“What an amazing awesome experience, my pilot Tolga made the trip. We took off from the highest point 2000 metres and soon we were up sailing at well over that height looking down on people taking off, it was an unbelievable experience, huge thanks to Tolga and Adam from Deep Blue”
Fly with a professional pilot above Alanya, then land at famous Cleopatra Beach. The experience lasts about three hours, includes transport, insurance, water, and tea or coffee, but the €20 takeoff fee and optional photo package cost extra.
“Unfortunately we were surprised that we still had to pay €20 on top of €36 pp. We didn't realize that this should be, hence the 4 stars instead of 5. Don't forget to bring sunglasses. Cash is useful to have with you as ATM often goes crazy. Otherwise it was really super beautiful!Auto-translated”
Travel from Antalya to Alanya for a tandem paraglide with an English, Turkish, or Russian-speaking pilot. Expect a safety briefing, a cliff launch, roughly 20 to 30 minutes in the air when conditions allow, and a landing near Cleopatra’s Beach. Photos and videos cost extra.
“This trip was good and the instructor made us feel welcomed.”
Fly tandem from Alanya’s 750-meter launch point with a certified pilot, then land on Cleopatra Beach. Expect a safety briefing, comfortable transport if booked, and an office stop for drinks and optional photo and video packages. Pilots may include Sedat, Mustapha, Mehmet, or Apo.
“The instructors were very kind and welcoming. We enjoyed the activity very much”
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