Fethiye Paragliding: Babadag Mountain & Oludeniz Flight

Launch from 6,450 feet and glide above Fethiye's turquoise coast

You're picked up and driven to the 6,450-foot summit of Babadag, where you launch tandem with an experienced pilot over Oludeniz's turquoise lagoon and Butterfly Valley. Choose a peaceful Standard Flight, a longer thermal-chasing option, or an aerobatic ride. The operator provides all equipment, insurance, and photos, with the flight duration depending on wind and thermal conditions.

Step-by-step itinerary

Paragliding flight from Babadag summit

• Start flying from Babadag summit
• Soar over Butterfly Valley
• Enjoy views of Oludeniz
• Communicate with experienced pilots

The experience

You're driven up Babadag Mountain in an air-conditioned vehicle, climbing past scrub and stone until the Turkish Riviera spreads below you: Oludeniz's lagoon impossibly blue, the Butterfly Valley a fold of green shadow. The runway sits at 6,450 feet. Your pilot runs through the harness, the equipment, the motion you'll make together when you run off the edge. It takes maybe two minutes to explain. Then you're standing at the lip of the mountain, and the wind is real.

Paragliding from Babadag gives you three ways to fly. A Standard Flight is the one most people choose. You and your pilot rise on thermals, watching the coast rotate beneath you, the sound of the valley so far down it becomes silence. A Long Flight pushes higher, chasing clouds, spending more time in the air where everything below turns abstract. Or you go for the aerobatic option if you want the adrenaline: rolls, spirals, the kind of movement that makes your stomach flip and your hands grip tighter. The pilots here have been flying for years and know how to read a nervous flyer. They talk you through what's happening, point out landmarks, take photos so you have proof of what you just did.

The team operates out of Fethiye and handles the logistics: pickup from your hotel or office, the transfer up the mountain, all the gear, passenger insurance. You pay a runway usage fee of $40 per person when you arrive, and if you're over the weight range (90–110 kg for women, 100–120 kg for men), there's an extra $30 charge at the office. Parking is included. The flight itself lasts as long as the conditions allow: sometimes thirty minutes, sometimes longer if the thermals are strong. When you land on the beach at Oludeniz, your legs might shake a little. Most people book again before they leave.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or office pickup, air-conditioned transfer to Babadag's 6,450-foot runway, all paragliding equipment, tandem flight with an experienced pilot, passenger insurance, professional photography, and parking. Runway usage ($40 per person) and any applicable weight surcharge are paid at the office.

Options for this experience

2 options

Standard flight lasting 20-25 minutesGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 17:00Pickup is included

Long flight lasting 45-50 minutesGuide in English or Turkish · 10:30, 13:00 and 15:00Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (4 to 95 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Turkish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Paragliding Oludeniz - Fethiye - Babadag Mountain / TURKEY

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to experience Fethiye's coast from the air without arranging your own transport or worrying about equipment. The operator handles everything from pickup to landing, and the pilots know how to keep first-timers calm while delivering the view.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

In English, with 6 departure times. In Turkish, at 10:30, 13:00 and 15:00.

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 24 h before the start.

How long is a paragliding flight from Babadag?

Duration varies with wind and thermal conditions. Standard and long flights typically last 30 minutes or more, depending on how high the thermals take you.

What's the difference between Standard, Long, and aerobatic flights?

Standard Flight is a peaceful scenic flight. Long Flight climbs higher and lasts longer, chasing thermals. Aerobatic includes rolls and spirals for more adrenaline.

Is paragliding from Babadag safe for first-timers?

Yes. Pilots are experienced and trained to work with nervous flyers. You're harnessed to the pilot the entire time. Passenger insurance is included.

What's included in the price?

Hotel or office pickup, air-conditioned transfer to the runway, all paragliding equipment, passenger insurance, and photos. Runway usage ($40) and parking are also covered.

Are there extra fees?

Yes. Runway usage is $40 per person. If you're over the weight range (90–110 kg women, 100–120 kg men), there's a $30 extra fee charged at the office.

Can I bring a camera or phone?

The pilot will take photos and video for you during the flight. Check with the operator about bringing your own device.

What time does the activity start?

Pickup times vary. Confirm your pickup window when you book.

Is there a weight limit?

Standard range is 90–110 kg for women and 100–120 kg for men. Weights outside this range incur a $30 extra fee.

Who shouldn't do this activity?

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. High physical fitness is required.