Tandem Paragliding Antalya: 25–40 minutes from Tahtalı Mountain

Launch from a mountain summit and glide above the Turkish Riviera's coastline

Tandem paragliding in Antalya takes you from the 2,365 m summit of Tahtalı Mountain by cable car, then airborne with a licensed pilot for 25–40 minutes above Olympos, Çıralı, Tekirova, Phaselis Ancient City and the Three Islands. Round-trip hotel transfers from Kemer, Tekirova, Çamyuva, Kiriş, Göynük and Beldibi are included, along with the cable car ticket, certified equipment and a full safety briefing. No previous experience is required; real-time weather monitoring and ground crews at both takeoff and landing areas support every flight. The experience ends with a beach landing near Tekirova.

The Experience

What makes this different from a ground-based activity is the setup: you start at your hotel, ride to the cable car station, and ascend Tahtalı Mountain to 2,365 meters. The Escape Fast Pass gets you past the cable car queues. At the summit, a licensed tandem pilot—someone with more than 30 years of aviation experience—fits you into a certified flying suit and sport shoes, walks you through a safety briefing, and launches you both from the mountain into the air above the Beydağları Coastal National Park.

The flight itself runs 25–40 minutes. You're tethered to the pilot in a two-person harness, so there's no piloting to learn; your job is to stay still and look. Below you pass over Olympos and Çıralı, the ruins of Phaselis, Pirate's Bay, the Three Islands and the Mediterranean stretching to the horizon. The Taurus Mountains rise behind. Real-time weather monitoring and dedicated weather stations at both the takeoff and landing zones mean the flight only happens when conditions are safe. If weather shifts, the crew reschedules you.

Landing is on a beach near Tekirova—a smooth touchdown on sand, not a scramble down a mountainside. After you touch down, a transfer takes you back to your hotel or the cable car station. The whole experience, from hotel pickup to return, runs about three hours. Coffee or tea is included while you wait or debrief. Professional launch and landing crews handle all the ground logistics, so you show up, get briefed and fly.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel transfers from Kemer, Tekirova, Çamyuva, Kiriş, Göynük and Beldibi.
• Olympos Cable Car ticket to the 2,365 m summit.
• Escape Fast Pass to skip cable car queues.
• certified flying suit and sport shoes.
• full safety briefing.
• tandem flight with a licensed pilot.
• coffee or tea.
• professional launch and landing crew support.
• real-time weather monitoring.

Good to know

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Operated by Escape 2 Olympos

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Kemer, Tekirova, Çamyuva, Kiriş, Göynük or Beldibi—transfers and cable car are included, so everything connects without gaps; if you're elsewhere, confirm transfer availability and pricing before booking.

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Top questions

What's the actual flight time, and what do I see from the air?

The flight lasts 25–40 minutes. You soar above Olympos, Çıralı, Tekirova, the ancient ruins of Phaselis, Pirate's Bay, the Three Islands and the Mediterranean Sea, with the Taurus Mountains visible inland.

Do I need paragliding experience to do this?

No previous experience is required. You fly tandem with a licensed pilot who has over 30 years of aviation experience; your role is to stay secure in the harness and enjoy the view.

How does the cable car work, and is it included?

The Olympos Cable Car carries you from the base station to the 2,365 m summit of Tahtalı Mountain, where the flight begins. The ticket is included in the experience price, and the Escape Fast Pass lets you skip the cable car queues.

What happens if the weather isn't safe to fly?

Real-time weather monitoring and dedicated weather stations at both takeoff and landing areas ensure flights only happen in safe conditions. If weather shifts, the crew reschedules your flight for another day.

Are hotel transfers really included, and from where?

Round-trip transfers are included from Kemer, Tekirova, Çamyuva, Kiriş, Göynük and Beldibi. If you're staying elsewhere—such as Antalya City Center, Belek, Lara, Kundu or Setur Marinas—transfers are available for an extra fee. You can also meet at the Escape Adventures Landing Office in Tekirova or the cable car lower station.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

The experience includes the cable car ticket, hotel transfers, certified flying suit and sport shoes, coffee or tea, and the tandem flight itself with a licensed pilot. Photo and video packages, food and drinks beyond the included beverage, and personal expenses are extra.