Oludeniz Paragliding Fethiye: Longer Flights & Side-by-Side

Summary

Soaring above Fethiye’s coast with a friend by your side

You’ll launch from Babadag with an expert guide, soaring high above Oludeniz for up to 40 minutes — even flying next to your friend if you want. See Butterfly Valley and Kaya Village from the sky, choose calm or acrobatic moves, and land right on the sand with memories (and maybe sandy shoes) you won’t shake off soon.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll never forget the way our driver grinned when he picked us up in Fethiye — “You ready to fly?” he asked, like it was just another Tuesday. The drive up to Babadag felt like climbing into the clouds; windows down, mountain air sharp and a little salty. Our instructor, Murat, checked my harness twice and then joked about my shoelaces (which were, in fact, untied). He said if I wanted to talk to my partner midair, we’d just fly side by side — honestly didn’t think that was possible until I saw her waving at me as we launched off together.

The first few seconds after takeoff are kind of a blur — wind everywhere, sun bouncing off the lagoon below. Murat pointed out Butterfly Valley and Kaya Village while we drifted higher than I expected (he said something about thermals being good today). It’s quiet up there but not silent; you can hear the breeze and sometimes laughter from other paragliders nearby. At one point Murat asked if I wanted acrobatics or just to float — I went for calm because my stomach had its own ideas. He laughed and said most people do.

We stayed in the air almost forty minutes — longer than I thought possible — and my partner kept yelling over to me about the color of the water changing every minute. When we landed on Oludeniz beach, sand sticking to my shoes, I realized my hands were still shaking a bit. We looked through our photos right there on the coast while some local kids tried to sell us watermelon slices. There’s this feeling after you land that’s hard to explain…like you left part of yourself floating somewhere up above Fethiye.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Paragliding flight over Oludeniz

• Contact for weather information
• Set flight time and arrange hotel pickup
• Travel to Babadag mountain
• Prepare with instructors
• Fly for 30-40 minutes over Oludeniz
• See Valley of Butterflies and Fethiye
• Optional acrobatics during flight
• Land on Oludeniz coast

Top questions

How long does Oludeniz paragliding last?

The flight usually lasts 30–40 minutes depending on weather conditions.

Can two people fly together side by side?

Yes, you can request to fly next to your partner or friend in separate paragliders so you can see each other and even talk during the flight.

Is hotel pickup included for paragliding in Fethiye?

Yes, hotel pickup is available if requested when booking your flight.

What do you see during the Oludeniz paragliding flight?

You’ll see Oludeniz Lagoon, Butterfly Valley, Fethiye town, and Kaya Village from above.

Are photos included in the paragliding package?

Photos are available as an optional extra if selected during booking.

Is paragliding in Oludeniz suitable for beginners?

Yes, it’s suitable for all fitness levels except pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.

Can children join the paragliding flight?

No, children under 4 years old are not permitted to fly.

Is wheelchair access available for this activity?

Yes, transportation and areas are wheelchair accessible; service animals are also allowed.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup if needed, all entry fees and taxes covered, full use of professional paragliding equipment with insurance provided throughout your flight. You’ll be guided by an experienced instructor from Babadag mountain over Oludeniz and have optional photos available at landing before heading back relaxed (or maybe still buzzing).