Oludeniz Paragliding Fethiye: 30-40 Min Flight & Thermal Waves

Paragliding Over Oludeniz: Why 40 Minutes Beats the Standard 25

You get picked up from your hotel, driven to Babadag at 1,969 meters, and flown tandem over Oludeniz for 30-40 minutes: longer than standard flights because they use thermal waves to climb higher. The flight is customizable: calmer if you're nervous, acrobatic if you want it, extended for photography, or side-by-side with a friend. You land on the coast, see your photos, and the whole experience includes equipment, insurance, and park entry.

Step-by-step itinerary

Paragliding flight over Oludeniz

• Contact provider for weather info
• Set flight time and arrange hotel pickup
• Travel to Babadag mountain (1969m)
• Prepare with instructors
• Enjoy 30-40 minute paragliding flight
• See Valley of Butterflies and Fethiye views
• Optional acrobatics during flight
• Land on Oludeniz coast
• View flight photos

The experience

The first thing that catches you is how high Babadag sits (1,969 meters), and how small the town below already looks from the parking lot. You're not expecting that, or the fact that the instructors here don't just strap you in and launch. They ask what kind of flight you want before you leave the ground. Calmer, longer, acrobatic, photography-focused. It changes how the whole thing unfolds. Most paragliding services in Fethiye stick to a fixed 25-minute flight, but this operation uses thermal waves to push that to 30 or even 40 minutes if the weather cooperates, which means you're not just floating. You're actually climbing, seeing more, staying up longer.

The vehicle picks you up from your hotel and takes you up to the launch site. Once there, your instructor goes through the gear (harness, parachute, all the equipment), and talks through what happens next. You'll take off from Babadag and drift out over Oludeniz, the Valley of Butterflies visible below, Fethiye spreading out to one side, and the coast where you'll eventually land. The whole thing takes 30 to 40 minutes in the air, depending on conditions and what you've asked for. If you're flying with a friend or partner, they can arrange side-by-side flights so you're actually seeing each other up there, not just hoping the other person is somewhere in the sky. The landing happens on the Oludeniz coast, and after you touch down, you get to see the photos they've taken during the flight.

What sets this apart from the standard paragliding experience isn't just the longer flight time. It's the flexibility built into how they run it. If you're nervous, they adjust the pace. If you want acrobatics and you're having fun, they'll do them. If you're a photographer, they'll extend the flight to give you better angles. There's a satisfaction guarantee too. If you're not happy with how it went, they refund your fee. The whole operation feels less like a checkbox activity and more like something they've actually thought through.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, transport to Babadag at 1,969 meters, all paragliding equipment and safety gear, tandem flight for 30-40 minutes over Oludeniz, national park entry fees, insurance coverage, and photos taken during the flight. You can customize the experience (request a calmer flight, acrobatics, extended time for photography, or a side-by-side flight with a friend), and the instructors adjust based on your preference and the weather.

Options for this experience

2 options

Oludeniz Paragliding 45minGuide in English, Russian or Turkish · 10 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 17:30Flight lasts 45 minutes in total, with about 30 minutes of flying time (a longer flight of an extra 15 minutes is possible if the weather allows). Pickup and drop-off are free, and the flight is side by side. Pickup is included.

Woman PilotGuide in English, Russian or Turkish · 8 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 17:30Women can opt to fly with our female pilot if they wish. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Lasts 2h, runs every day, 10 start times, from US$ 185 per person, with a live guide in English, Russian and Turkish, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 17:30

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AgesAdult (30 to 49 years) · Senior (50 and older) · Youth (18 to 29 years) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Russian and Turkish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h 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.

Paid on siteUS$ 40

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Oludeniz Paragliding / Liberty Fethiye / Ölüdeniz Yamaç Paraşütü

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a longer, more flexible paragliding experience than the standard 25-minute flight: the thermal-wave technique and customizable approach mean you're not just checking a box, and the hotel pickup removes the logistics of getting to Babadag yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Russian and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (18 to 29 years); Child (4 to 17 years). Children under 4 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 24 h before the start.

How long is the actual flight time?

30 to 40 minutes, depending on weather and thermal conditions. Standard flights elsewhere are typically 25 minutes.

Do I need to be fit to paraglide?

The activity is suitable for most fitness levels. Children under 4 are not permitted, and the maximum weight is 270 pounds (120kg). Pregnant travelers and those with poor cardiovascular health should not participate.

Can I fly with a friend?

Yes. They offer side-by-side flights so you and your friend or partner are flying near each other and can see one another.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup, all paragliding equipment, insurance, national park entry, and an air-conditioned vehicle to and from Babadag.

What if the weather is bad?

You'll be contacted about weather conditions before your flight date. If conditions don't allow flying, you can reschedule or request a refund.

Can I get photos of the flight?

Yes. Photos are taken during the flight, and you can view them after landing. If you want an extended flight for better photography angles, you can request that.

What should I bring?

Sunglasses and sport shoes. Everything else (harness, parachute, and safety gear) is provided.

Is there a weight limit?

The maximum weight per passenger is 270 pounds (120kg or 19 stone).