Paragliding Turkey — Best Sites Guide

Where Is the Best Paragliding in Turkey?

Ölüdeniz is Turkey's undisputed paragliding capital — and one of the top three commercial flying sites on Earth. The combination is unmatched anywhere in the country: a 1,960-metre launch mountain rising straight from the Mediterranean, a legendary lagoon below, a beach landing in a resort town and a season stretching from late April to early November.

Other Turkish sites are worth knowing — but if you will fly once in Turkey, you fly here.

Turkey's Main Paragliding Sites Compared

How the well-known spots stack up:

• Ölüdeniz (Babadağ) — highest commercial launch, longest season, most flights per year; the world-famous option
• Kaş — smaller coastal site with sea views; shorter flights, more limited operations
• Pamukkale — flights over the white travertines; scenic novelty, lower altitude
• Alanya — resort-town flights from lower launch heights
• Denizli / inland sites — mostly local pilot scenes rather than tourist tandems

Why International Pilots Choose Ölüdeniz

Beyond the tandem scene, Babadağ hosts international competitions and acro events, has cable-car access to multiple launch heights, and offers reliable thermals that draw XC and acro pilots from around the world every season.

For visitors that pedigree translates simply: mature safety standards, SHGM-certified professional pilots and an operation that flies nearly every day of a seven-month season.

Planning a Paragliding Trip to Turkey

Fly into Dalaman Airport (about 50 minutes away), base yourself in Ölüdeniz or Fethiye, and reserve your flight for early in your stay — that leaves weather margin to rebook if needed. A standard tandem costs $150 with transfers, equipment and a licensed pilot included.

FAQ – Paragliding in Turkey