Tandem Skydiving Over the Mediterranean in Side

35–40 seconds of freefall, then 7–10 minutes floating above the coast

Tandem skydiving over the Mediterranean Sea near Side pairs a 35–40 second freefall at speeds up to 200 km/h with a peaceful parachute descent over the Turkish coastline. A professional safety briefing and certified Cessna 206 aircraft set the standard. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Minimum age is 16, weight between 30–95 kg, and no prior experience is required.

The experience

What makes this jump different is the view. You're not jumping over desert or farmland. You're exiting a Cessna 206 at 10,000 feet with the Mediterranean spread below, the ancient ruins of Side visible from the air, and the Manavgat region unfolding as you descend. The ascent itself takes time. During the climb, you'll see the coastline expand beneath you before the door opens and the freefall begins.

The freefall lasts 35–40 seconds at speeds up to 200 km/h, then your instructor deploys the parachute. The canopy descent is the opposite of the rush. A smooth, quiet 7–10 minute float where the adrenaline settles and you can actually absorb the panorama: the coastline, the historic landscape, the scale of where you are. A licensed and certified instructor is harnessed to you the entire time, handling the technical work while you experience it. The landing is controlled and safe, on solid ground.

The whole experience runs about four hours from pickup at your hotel to drop-off afterward. That includes the safety briefing, the flight up, the jump itself, and the walk-through after landing. You'll need to weigh between 30 and 95 kg, and you must be at least 16 years old. No skydiving background is necessary. First-timers and experienced jumpers both jump here regularly.

What’s included

• All required skydiving equipment and professional safety briefing.
• tandem jump with a licensed and certified instructor.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• insurance and all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

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AgesAdult (16 to 95 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German, Russian and Turkish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by HARLEY

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the rush of freefall combined with views of an actual coastline and historic landscape. The jump itself is brief and intense, but the parachute descent gives you time to take in where you are before landing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German, Russian and Turkish.

What's the actual freefall like, how long does it last?

Freefall lasts 35–40 seconds at speeds up to 200 km/h, with your instructor controlling the descent and managing the parachute deployment. It's intense and brief, then the canopy opens and you float for 7–10 minutes.

Do I need any skydiving experience to do this?

No prior experience is required. You jump tandem with a licensed and certified instructor who handles all the technical work. A professional safety briefing happens before you board the aircraft.

What happens during the flight up to jump altitude?

You'll board a certified Cessna 206 and ascend to 10,000 feet. During the climb, you get aerial views of the Mediterranean coastline, Side's ancient ruins, and the surrounding Manavgat area before reaching jump altitude.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in the Side area are included in the experience. The entire activity, from pickup to return, takes about four hours.

What are the weight and age requirements?

You must weigh between 30 and 95 kg and be at least 16 years old. All required skydiving equipment, insurance, and fees are included.