Parasailing in Alanya: Tandem flight over the Turkish Riviera

Alanya Castle tandem flight with licensed pilot over the turquoise coast

Tandem parasailing in Alanya pairs you with a licensed, experienced pilot for a 15–25 minute flight over the Turkish Riviera. A jeep carries you to Yassı Tepe mountain at 700 meters altitude, where you launch together and drift above Alanya Castle, Cleopatra Beach and the Mediterranean before landing on the sand. Private transportation, helmet and insurance are included. The pilot speaks English, German or Russian.

The experience

The day starts with a jeep ride from your pickup point to Yassı Tepe mountain, where the altitude and wind conditions set up the flight. Once airborne, you spend 15–25 minutes suspended above the coast: Alanya Castle rises on one side, Cleopatra Beach spreads below, and the water shifts from turquoise to deep blue as it stretches toward the horizon. The pilot manages the wing and the descent. You sit in the harness and watch. The landing is soft sand on Cleopatra Beach itself, so the flight ends where swimmers and sunbathers are still settling in for the day.

Private transportation is included, which means no waiting for a group van or coordinating your own ride to the mountain. A helmet and insurance cover the practical side. Children from age 12 can fly. Younger children sit on an adult's lap during the jeep ride and the flight. The experience is built around the wind and light conditions of the Turkish Riviera: the same thermals that make Alanya a known paragliding destination also mean the flight tends to be smooth rather than turbulent.

What’s included

• Private jeep transportation to and from Yassı Tepe mountain.
• safety helmet.
• insurance coverage.
• licensed pilot who handles all technical flying.
• 15–25 minutes of airborne time.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 57 years) · Senior (58 to 70 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Pure Sky Travel

Is this one for you?The included jeep pickup solves the transport problem if you're staying in Alanya without a car. You don't arrange your own way to the mountain, and the driver knows the route and the timing. The flight itself is tandem, so you watch the coast rather than steer. This suits anyone who wants the view and the sensation without learning to fly.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, German and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years). Under 12: they 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 24h before the start.

What exactly happens during the 15–25 minutes in the air?

You're harnessed to the pilot, who controls the paraglide wing and steers the flight. Your job is to look around. The route passes over Alanya Castle on the headland, Cleopatra Beach directly below, and the Mediterranean coastline stretching east and west. The descent is gradual and ends with a soft touchdown on the beach sand.

Do I need any experience or fitness to parasail in Alanya?

No paragliding experience is needed. The pilot does all the flying. You should have at least moderate physical fitness and not be pregnant or have serious cardiovascular concerns. Children from age 12 are welcome. Younger children sit on an adult's lap.

How do I get to the takeoff point on Yassı Tepe mountain?

Private transportation is included in the booking. A jeep picks you up and drives you to the mountain at 700 meters altitude, where the flight launches. You return to Cleopatra Beach by the same route after landing.

Can I buy photos or video of my flight?

Photos and video are available for purchase separately. The pilot and crew can capture your flight, but these are not included in the standard package.