Paragliding in Oludeniz from Antalya: Fly over the Blue Lagoon

Thirty minutes suspended over turquoise water and mountain slopes at the heart of Turkey's paragliding scene.

Paragliding in Oludeniz from Antalya is a tandem flight where you fly as a passenger with a professional pilot over the Blue Lagoon and surrounding terrain. You launch from Mount Babadag at 1969 meters and spend roughly 30 minutes airborne at altitudes of 1000–1500 meters, with the instructor recording video during the flight. The day includes VIP transfer from Antalya, breakfast, lunch and all paragliding equipment.

The experience

How does a 7-hour day break down when most of it is travel? The VIP transfer from Antalya takes you to Oludeniz, the center of paragliding in Turkey and one of Europe's most important sites for the sport. Mount Babadag, seven kilometers inland at 1969 meters, is where the launch pad sits. The unique terrain here, steep slopes dropping toward the bay, is what makes the flight possible and what draws paragliders from around the world.

You fly in tandem, which means you're strapped to a professional pilot who handles the equipment and the flight. The instructor leads a video shoot during the roughly 30-minute flight, so you have both hands free to take in the view: the turquoise waters of the Blue Lagoon directly below, the mountain slopes, the coastline. The altitude ranges from 1000 to 1500 meters depending on the day's conditions. Breakfast and lunch are included, and all paragliding gear is provided.

What’s included

• VIP transfer from Antalya.
• breakfast.
• lunch.
• paragliding equipment.
• travel insurance.

Information

Lasts 7h, runs every day at 06:30 and 08:00, from US$ 401 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 06:30Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 08:00

GroupUp to 151 private ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be booked

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 15 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by TURONTIME

Is this one for you?The 7-hour commitment is mostly travel and meals, leaving your morning or evening free in Antalya if you book an early or late departure. Tandem flight means you don't need prior experience or athletic training. The pilot handles the work while you fly as a passenger.

Traveler reviews

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Top questions

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.

What's the actual flying time once I'm in the air?

The flight lasts an average of 30 minutes. You spend that time airborne at altitudes between 1000 and 1500 meters, with the instructor recording video throughout.

Do I need paragliding experience to do this?

No. Paragliding in Oludeniz is available for everyone, not just athletes. You fly as a passenger with a highly skilled professional pilot who manages the equipment and the flight.

Where exactly do we launch from?

Mount Babadag, which stands 1969 meters high and sits seven kilometers inland from the coast. The launch pad is positioned to take advantage of the terrain's unique topology, which allows flights over the bay.

Is the video from my flight included in the price?

The instructor shoots video and photos during the flight, but professional photo and video files cost an additional 50 dollars if you want them.

What does the 7-hour day actually include?

VIP transfer from Antalya, breakfast, lunch, all paragliding equipment and the tandem flight itself. The full day accounts for travel time to and from Mount Babadag, the flight, and meals.