
With its location close to Istanbul, Uçmakdere is one of the most ideal spots for those who want to paraglide. Thanks to this feature, both local and foreign tourists flock to Uçmakdere for paragliding.
Features of Paragliding Flights in Uçmakdere
- Take-off Altitude: 250 and 650 meters take-off altitude
- Landscape: The unique nature view of Uçmakdere
- Flight Duration: Flight times vary depending on different runways.
- Experience of Instructors: Experience of parachute instructors in Tekirdağ
- Geographical and Weather Conditions: Favorable geographical conditions and ideal weather conditions
Ucmakdere Paragliding Runways
There are two different take-off runways in Uçmakdere:
- 625 Meters Take-Off Runway
- 250 Meters Take-Off Runway
The 250-meter-high runway is ideal for those who prefer short-term experience flights. The 650-meter-high runway is the highest point of Uçmakdere and is ideal for those who want to experience acrobatics, have more photo records, and experience paragliding. The 650-meter runway offers a long flight experience.
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Magnificent View of Uçmakdere
When you take off from Ganos Mountains, the fascinating view of the Marmara Sea welcomes you. Throughout the flight, you will witness the unique views of Marmara Island and other surrounding islands. This view, where mountainous and forested areas, green nature and blue meet, turns your flight into a visual feast. Your flight experience ends at Ayvasıl Beach.

Paragliding Flight Times in Uçmakdere
Flight duration varies depending on runway altitude:
- 250 Meter Track: Average 3-5 minutes
- 650 Meter Track: Approximately 10-15 minutes
If the weather conditions are suitable and thanks to thermal currents, the flight time can be extended even further. For experienced passengers, this time can be extended up to 10 minutes. In addition, acrobatic maneuvers on the water can shorten the flight time by 3-4 minutes.
Experience of Tekirdağ Parachute Pilots
Our paragliding team in Tekirdağ consists of experienced and licensed pilots. Instructors are qualified to work in this field by going through various training and licensing processes. These challenging trainings and exams show how much experience is required to become a paragliding pilot.

Weather Conditions in Uçmakdere
Uçmakdere has suitable weather conditions for flying almost 250 days of the year. Flights start at 10:00 in the morning and continue until sunset. However, flights are not made in rainy weather, extremely cloudy days and when the wind exceeds 30 km/h.
Ucmakdere Paragliding Prices h2
Prices determined for 2024:
- 250 Meter Track: 1250 TL
- 650 Meter Track: 2500 TL

Factors such as the flight life of the equipment and the nature park entrance fees are effective in determining these prices. Paragliding is an experience you should definitely try, and this experience will be much more special in Uçmakdere. See our other articles from here You can browse.