Oludeniz Paragliding Fethiye: Tandem Flight & Babadağ Takeoff

Babadağ's 1965-Meter Takeoff: Paragliding Over Oludeniz's Blue Lagoon

You're driven to Babadağ's peak, paired with a professional pilot, equipped and briefed, then launched into a tandem flight over the Blue Lagoon with views of the Turkish coast. The flight duration depends on wind conditions, and you land on the beach. Transport, equipment, and pilot are all included. The only thing you bring is your nerve.

Step-by-step itinerary

Paragliding from Babadağ Mountain

• Travel up Babadağ by airconditioned bus
• Meet and select your pilot by luck
• Visit takeoff point with best wind
• Pilot equips and briefs you
• Run and take off for flight

The experience

The road up Babadağ climbs for thirty minutes through switchbacks and pine forest, and that drive alone separates the people who will and won't jump. You're in an air-conditioned bus with a handful of other travelers, and the mountain keeps rising. At the top, 1965 meters, there are four active takeoff points carved into the peak, each one chosen by the pilots based on wind direction that day. You meet your pilot by drawing a ping-pong ball with their name on it, which is how they handle the pairing. It feels random and oddly fair.

The briefing happens fast. Your pilot fits you into the harness, checks the equipment twice, and explains what you're about to do in simple terms: a few running steps, then the air takes over. Oludeniz spreads out below you. The Blue Lagoon is actually blue, the beach is a thin line of sand, and the whole Turkish coast stretches into haze. The paragliding flight itself lasts as long as the thermals hold, which can be anywhere from twenty minutes to longer depending on conditions. You're strapped to someone who has done this hundreds of times, so the fear you felt at the top of the mountain starts to feel like something else.

The landing happens on the beach near the lagoon, which means you'll walk off the sand and into the water if you want. Most people do. Your day includes the air-conditioned transport both ways, all the paragliding equipment, and the pilot's full attention. Nothing else to arrange, no separate fees waiting at the bottom.

What’s included

Your day includes air-conditioned transport up and down Babadağ mountain, full paragliding equipment, a professional pilot for your tandem flight, and a safety briefing before takeoff. All fees and taxes are covered in the price.

Before you book

Lasts 2h, runs every day, 4 start times, from US$ 171.06 per person, with a live guide in English, German and Turkish, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00

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AgesAdult (20 to 45 years) · Senior (46 to 70 years) · Youth (13 to 19 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German and Turkish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Likya Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the adrenaline of a tandem flight without the training or solo certification. The pilot handles everything, and the transport and equipment are already arranged so you just show up and fly.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 19 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

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 paragliding flight itself?

Flight time varies based on wind and thermal conditions, typically ranging from 20 minutes to longer. The 30-minute drive up the mountain is separate from flight time.

What's included in the price?

Air-conditioned transport to and from Babadağ, paragliding equipment, pilot, and briefing. No additional fees at takeoff or landing.

How are pilots assigned?

Pilots are selected by drawing a ping-pong ball with their name on it when you arrive at the top.

Is there a weight limit?

Yes, maximum weight is 100 kg (approximately 220 lbs).

Can I do this if I'm afraid of heights?

Many people report that the fear changes once you're airborne. The 30-minute drive up the mountain is often the hardest part mentally for some travelers.

Where do I land?

You land on the beach near Oludeniz, close to the Blue Lagoon.

Is it safe?

Pilots are professionals with extensive experience. Equipment is checked before every flight. The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, cardiovascular conditions, or pregnancy.

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. The harness goes over your clothes, and you'll likely get wet landing near the water.