Top 13 Picks for Paragliding with Expert Pilots in Turkey

1.Tandem Paragliding in Alanya, Antalya Turkey with a Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 993 reviews · 1 hour · from $102Our pick

Fly tandem from the mountains above Alanya with an FAI-certified pilot, looking down on the castle, turquoise sea, and Cleopatra Beach. King Paragliding provides equipment, insurance, pilot service, and transport from its office to the launch point. Hotel pickup can be arranged for an extra fee. Flights run six or seven times daily.

“Had an excellent flight with mr. Karim. So happy to experience. He made me calm down and enjoy the flight and informed me about the details of his job. It was inspiring.”

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2.Alanya Paragliding Experience By Local Expert Pilots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

You’ll leave your Alanya hotel entrance for Yassı Tepe, where pilots such as George and Memo give a safety briefing before your 15 to 20-minute tandem flight above Cleopatra Bay. Transfers, helmet, and flying suit when needed are included in selected options. Photos, videos, and the €20 take-off entry fee cost extra.

“Super friendly and professional service, a must do activity in Alanya and incredible prices, definitely would recommend!”

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3.Tandem Paragliding in Alanya with Professional Licensed Pilots

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 2 hours · from $18Best value

Fly tandem with a licensed pilot from 700 meters above Alanya, then land on Cleopatra Beach after roughly 15 to 25 minutes in the air. Hotel transfers, equipment, instruction, and insurance are included. The flight is suitable for people weighing 30 to 120 kg, with optional GoPro photos and video sold separately.

“It was amazing!!!Highly recommended 🙃 All pilots so professional. I am scare from haights, but they know what they are doing,it's makes me so calm.”

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4.Antalya Paragliding Experience By Local Expert Pilots

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 90 reviews · 25 min · from $40

You’ll ride from Antalya to Alanya, meet an experienced tandem pilot, and launch above Cleopatra Coast. The flight usually lasts 10 to 15 minutes, though wind can shorten it. George and the local team handle the flying while you take in the views. Hotel transfers, equipment, and briefing are included, while photos, video, and the €20 entrance fee cost extra.

“A huge thanks to the madly paragliding team for the wonderful experience.Thanks George for explaining everything and thanks to all crew members who flew with us.”

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5.Fethiye Paragliding Experience By Local Expert Pilots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 2 hours · from $150

Take a tandem paraglide from Babadag Mountain above Oludeniz with an English-speaking pilot, safety gear, and hotel transfers from Fethiye or Oludeniz. Expect about two hours overall, though flight time depends on conditions. Pilots such as Tuna, Anir, and Emrah have been praised for calm instruction and smooth landings. Photos and video cost extra.

“Really good experience, instructor is very skill, nice people and nice photos, will back again, thanks !!!!!!!!”

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6.Cappadocia: Paragliding Experience with An Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 47 reviews · 45 min · from $148

You’ll be picked up at your Cappadocia hotel, briefed by an instructor, and flown tandem for about 9 to 10 minutes above the region’s rock formations and mountains. Pilots such as Alper, Beyza, and Murat have earned praise for clear instructions and calm support. Hotel transfers and equipment are included, while photos cost extra.

“Murat was a great pilot. He was reassuring and made me feel comfortable. He gave clear instructions and took pics and videos for me. He was promptly on time to collect me and delivered me back to the hostel safely. It was a great experience. Thank you.”

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7.Pamukkale Paragliding Experience By Local Expert Pilots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 1 hour · from $64

You’ll ride from your Pamukkale or Karahayit hotel to Dynamite Hill, 400 meters above the ground, then launch with a trained pilot. Expect a 15 to 30 minute flight when weather allows, sweeping views of the Cotton Castle and Hierapolis, and optional photos and video from the flight team.

“Paragliding experience for me and my husband it was amazing we do have land 1stop before due to wind turbulence but it was fun”

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8.Antalya / Belek : Tandem Paragliding By Local Expert Pilots

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 20 min · from $30

I take you from your hotel to Yassı Tepe Hill near Alanya, fit you with tandem paragliding gear, and guide you through a 15 to 30-minute flight above the town and Mediterranean. A licensed pilot handles the takeoff and landing. Your flight ends at Cleopatra’s Beach, with hotel transfer included. Ask about photo prices before takeoff.

“Wonderful experience! Felt safe and secure the entire time. My driver was friendly and so is my pilot. Would highly recommend for anybody that wants some adventure and it’s a great price! You have to pay extra for photos and videos, but that’s to be expected, and the prices were fair. Highly recommend!”

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9.Side Paragliding Experience By Local Expert Pilots

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 4 hours · from $80

You’ll leave Side by comfortable transfer for Yassı Tepe in Alanya, where local pilots explain the launch, fit your safety gear, and guide you over Cleopatra Bay for about 15 minutes. Pickup, return transport, instruction, and equipment are included. Bring sturdy shoes and budget extra for the €20 entry fee and optional photos.

“We were collected from hotel by very reliable taxi driver, We travelled an hour to reach the smile paragliding office in Analya. We were explained the procedure and offered drinks. We then went to take off site in a van with group of people. We had 12 year old and 5 year old with us. The journey felt extremely safe throughout. We were in the air in no time. It feels little scary when you have to rin off the cliff in parachute for take off but The trained pilots made it so relaxing and reassuring.It was my first time paragliding and I will do it again. We paid 40£…”

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10.Tandem Paragliding in Alanya with Professional Licensed Pilots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 1 hour · from $58

Fly tandem above Alanya and Cleopatra Beach with a licensed pilot from Pars Paragliding. Your experience includes hotel pickup within 20 km, an air-conditioned vehicle, briefing, insurance, and a private flight for your group. Bring sports shoes, sunglasses, and water. The €20 launch-site fee is extra.

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11.Alanya Paragliding Experience By Local Expert Pilots W/ Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $18

You’ll be collected at your hotel security gate, driven to Yassı Tepe, and paired with a local expert pilot for a tandem flight above Cleopatra’s Bay. After a safety briefing, you’ll fly for about 15 to 20 minutes, weather permitting. Hotel transfers are included, while the €10 takeoff fee and photos or videos cost extra.

“This is my 3rd time paragliding experience. I always go to Alanya for paragliding because their pilots have years of experience. You know you’re safe, so all you do is enjoy the amazing flight! 10/10 recommend!”

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12.Cappadocia Paragliding Experience By Local Expert Pilots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $130

Meet your licensed pilot near Göreme, ride to a mountain takeoff point, and enjoy a tandem paragliding flight above Cappadocia. You will receive a safety briefing and equipment guidance before launch. Pilot Idris has earned special praise for his careful, friendly approach. Flights depend on weather, and photos and videos cost extra.

“Enjoyed every bit of it! Guide was experienced and ensured my virgin experience that everything will be awesome and it was!”

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13.Marmaris Paragliding Experience By Local Expert Pilots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 6 hours · from $181

You leave Marmaris early for Fethiye and Babadağ, where a licensed English-speaking pilot prepares you for a tandem flight above Ölüdeniz. Expect about 20 to 30 minutes in the air, weather permitting, with sea views, optional photos and video, and return transport to your hotel. The day lasts about six hours, though road delays can make it longer.

“If I could give million stars I would! Life time experience! Very supportive pilots. Smooth transfers. Beautiful pictures! Perfect! Perfect! Perfect!”

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