Antalya & Side Paragliding: Tandem Flight Over Turkish Coast

What does it feel like to float above the Turkish Riviera for an hour?

You're collected from your hotel, driven to the launch site near Side, and strapped into a tandem harness with a licensed pilot for a one-hour flight over the Antalya coastline. The equipment, vehicle, and pilot are all included. You show up and fly. It's a short morning or afternoon slot that doesn't eat your whole day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Arrival and paragliding preparation

• Arrive at Madly Paragliding location
• Locate sign across from mosque
• Ask manager for geographical location

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and driven to the Madly Paragliding launch point near Side. The operation has been running for seven years, so the pilots know the thermals and the landing zones by heart. When you arrive, you'll see the Madly Paragliding sign across from the mosque. The team pairs you with a licensed pilot who's done this hundreds of times, and you get strapped into a harness attached to theirs. No experience needed. The flight equipment is all there, checked and ready.

The actual paragliding in Antalya happens from a mountain launch, and you're airborne within minutes of suiting up. The coast spreads out below: the Mediterranean in that particular shade of blue that photographs never quite capture, the red cliffs of Side, the sprawl of the resort town receding as you climb. Your pilot handles the steering. You handle the breathing and the looking. Most flights run about an hour, though the exact time depends on the wind and how high you climb. It's quieter than you'd expect, just the occasional radio check with the ground crew and the sound of air moving past.

The team treats this like a family operation, not a factory line: groups stay small, and the pilots take time with nervous fliers before launch. When you land, it's back into the van and back to your hotel. Public transport is available nearby if you want to get there on your own, but most people take the pickup. The whole day is maybe three to four hours from collection to drop-off, depending on how long you want to spend on the ground afterward.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, all flight equipment, a one-hour tandem paragliding flight with a licensed pilot over the Antalya and Side coastline, and return transport to your hotel.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 00:00

AgesAdult (15 to 85 years) · Child (3 to 14 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by madly travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the thrill of seeing the Turkish Riviera from the air without needing to learn to paraglide yourself: the tandem format and experienced pilots mean you show up and fly, which is what makes a morning or afternoon slot possible instead of a multi-day course.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, German and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 14 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

Do I need paragliding experience?

No. You're tandem flying with a licensed pilot who handles all the flying. First-timers are the norm.

What's included in the price?

Flight equipment, the tandem flight with a licensed pilot, and air-conditioned vehicle pickup and drop-off from your hotel.

How long is the flight?

Around one hour in the air, depending on wind conditions and how high you climb.

Is public transport available?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the launch site if you prefer not to use the hotel pickup.

Who shouldn't do this?

It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. Check with your doctor if you have any health concerns.