How a tandem paragliding flight in Kotor works

From meeting in Kotor to the air

We agree where to meet when the flying day looks suitable. From Kotor, the usual drive towards the Lovćen launch takes about 40 minutes, although traffic and weather may change the plan.

At the takeoff area, your pilot prepares the equipment, explains the few movements you need to make and checks whether the conditions are right. From here the Bay lies below you; the exact view and length of the flight depend on the air that day.

First tandem flight? That is normal.

You fly together with a tandem pilot. The pilot controls the paraglider from takeoff to landing.

Before takeoff, your pilot checks the harness and helmet and explains the takeoff. Follow your pilot’s instructions as you move into the air; the pilot will tell you when to settle into the harness.

Before landing, your pilot tells you when to come upright and what to do with your legs. The instructions are short and practical; you do not need previous paragliding training.

Flight fee and optional video

The current Kotor tandem flight fee is €155 per participant. You can ask about a preferred date, but a message is not a flight confirmation.

Pilot GoPro video is optional at €15. After a successful recording, you receive the SD card after the flight or a download link when the files are ready. Recording is not guaranteed; the flight itself comes first.

Weight, mobility and suitability

For adults, the usual working range on this high Kotor route is about 50–100 kg.

Being inside that range is not automatic clearance. Equipment fit, mobility, wind, lift, takeoff and landing conditions still matter. If you are around 100 kg or more, tell us your approximate weight in the first message so the pilot can assess the current route and equipment properly.

Basic mobility is important. You need to stand steadily, follow instructions, move forward during takeoff and take a few steps at landing when the pilot asks.

Children can only be considered when suitable equipment, body size, weather and guardian consent all line up. For older adults, mobility and comfort during takeoff and landing matter more than age alone.

What to wear and bring

Wear secure closed shoes such as trainers or light hiking shoes.

Dress for the season, but remember that the 1256 m launch can feel noticeably cooler than Kotor town. A light wind layer is useful even on warm days. Sunglasses can help in bright conditions.

Keep loose items secure. If you want to use a phone or another camera, ask your pilot before takeoff; nothing should interfere with the launch, harness or landing.

Come sober and ready to follow the pilot’s instructions. Avoid arriving immediately after a very heavy meal.

Weather and timing

Kotor is a high route above an enclosed Bay. Wind direction and strength, cloud, precipitation, visibility and thermal lift all matter.

The suitable daytime flying window changes with the season, available daylight and the conditions at launch. Ask the team about the likely period for your date; the pilot makes the final decision after checking the real conditions. A calm waterfront does not automatically mean the launch is ready to fly.

When lift is good, airtime can reach about 25 minutes. Weaker lift can shorten the flight even when takeoff and landing conditions are safe.

If conditions change

The final go/no-go decision belongs to the tandem pilot at the launch.

If conditions are temporarily unsuitable and a short wait makes sense, we may wait. If the safe window does not develop, we do not force the flight; we come back down and agree the next practical step with you.

That uncertainty is part of real paragliding, and we would rather explain it clearly than promise a fixed ride the weather cannot support.

Ask about your Kotor flight

If Kotor is the route you want, send us:

• your preferred day or date range
• how many people want to fly
• your approximate weight if you are around 100 kg or more
• any mobility or practical detail that may matter
• one question you want answered before the day

You can contact us in English or Russian. A message starts the enquiry; the actual flying plan is confirmed only when the current conditions and practical details line up.