Oludeniz Paragliding: Tandem Flight Mt. Babadag & Pickup

Summary

Float above Oludeniz blue with a local pilot from Mount Babadag

You’ll start with a pickup in Oludeniz before heading up Mount Babadag by car for your tandem paragliding flight. After a safety briefing with your local pilot, you’ll run into the wind together and float above turquoise water and pine forests for around 20 minutes before landing back near town—legs shaky but heart full.

What’s the experience like?

I still remember the way my shoes crunched on the gravel at the top of Mount Babadag—my hands were sweating a bit, honestly. The drive up from Oludeniz took about half an hour, winding through pine trees and switchbacks, and I kept catching glimpses of that wild turquoise patchwork below. Our guide, Cem, joked that the mountain has “two moods: windy or windier,” which made me laugh but also made me double-check my harness straps.

At the launch site, there was this weird calm—just sun on rock and the sound of zippers. My pilot (I think his name was Murat?) gave me a quick safety rundown in English, then pointed at the horizon where paragliders looked like tiny jellyfish. He checked everything twice, then we just waited for the right gust. When it came, he said “now!” and suddenly we were running together—three steps, maybe four—and then my feet weren’t touching anything anymore. I could smell something sharp in the air; maybe ozone or pine sap? Hard to say.

The flight over Oludeniz felt both fast and slow at once. You see people waving from below and you want to wave back but your hands are busy holding onto your harness (or maybe that was just me). Murat pointed out Butterfly Valley off to one side—he called it “Kelebekler Vadisi”—and I tried to repeat it in Turkish but probably butchered it because he laughed. The whole thing lasted around 20 minutes but honestly time goes strange up there.

Landing was softer than I expected—a little bump and then we were back on earth again, legs shaky but grinning like idiots. There’s something about seeing Oludeniz from that high up that sticks with you. I still think about that view sometimes when I close my eyes at night—you know?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Paragliding from Mt. Babadag

• Pick up from Ovacık, Hisarönü, Ölüdeniz
• Drive 30 minutes to Mt. Babadag launch site
• Pilot briefing on safety procedures
• Equip pilot and passenger for flight
• Final safety check before takeoff
• Wait for suitable wind conditions
• Run and take off with inflated parachute
• Enjoy tandem paragliding flight

Top questions

How long does it take to get from Oludeniz to Mount Babadag?

It takes about 30 minutes by transfer car from Oludeniz to Mount Babadag launch site.

Is hotel pickup included for paragliding in Oludeniz?

Pickup is included from Ovacık, Hisarönü, and Ölüdeniz areas only.

What is the weight limit for tandem paragliding in Fethiye?

The weight restriction is 100kg per passenger.

Can children go paragliding at Mt. Babadag?

The minimum age limit is 5 years old for passengers.

Are pregnant travelers allowed to paraglide here?

No, pregnant travelers are not permitted for safety reasons.

Is insurance included in this paragliding tour?

Yes, insurance is included as part of your booking.

Do I need special equipment for paragliding in Turkey?

No, all necessary paragliding equipment is provided by the operator.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup and drop-off in Ovacık, Hisarönü or Ölüdeniz, all necessary paragliding gear provided by your pilot team, national park entry fees covered up front so you don’t have to worry about cash on arrival, plus full insurance throughout your flight adventure.