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Paragliding on Tenerife: requirements at a glance

Can I join? Here you read the requirements for a tandem flight on Tenerife: who can fly, what you bring, what you wear, and how you prepare yourself.

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Editor paraglidingteneriffa.deUpdated on 5 October 2026Reading time: 6 min.2 sources

The matching tour Tenerife: Paragliding with Champion Pilots 4.9 (1,169 reviews) 2 hoursMaximum 4 guestsPickup Included from$150per person Check availabilityCancel for free up to one day before

In short

01Age: On the flight of this page, you fly from age 6, not over 70.
02Weight: Persons over 110 kg and pregnant women are excluded.
03Prior experience: None; as a guest you do not need a pilot license, aviation law does not even require one from pilots.¹
04Clothing: Sporty clothing and closed shoes, helmet and equipment are provided by the operator.
05Language: The pilots of this offer speak among other things German and English.

Who can join a tandem flight

The good news first: for a tandem flight you need neither experience nor special athletic ability. You do not have to steer anything or master any technique, because your pilot takes care of that. What you need is the willingness to run a few steps strongly together, and the desire to see the island from above. Very different people manage this, from teenagers to fit seniors.

Nevertheless there are limits, and each offer states them itself. On the flight of this page, children under 6 years do not fly, nor do pregnant women, persons over 70 years, or persons over 110 kilograms. These limits are not a formality: harness and wing must fit you, and the pilot must manage takeoff and landing safely with you.

Other operators may have different limits, for example regarding age or weight. If you are close to a limit, ask directly before booking. Give your weight honestly, even if it is uncomfortable. The pilot then chooses the wing, and incorrect information can make takeoff more difficult. Nobody at the takeoff site judges you by your weight; it is solely about the equipment and technique fitting both of you.

Preparation

How to prepare for the flight

Before the trip

Check insurance

Find out if flight sports are covered.
At booking

Provide details

Enter age and weight honestly.
The evening before

Rest

Sleep well and do not drink alcohol.
In the morning

Light breakfast

Dress sporty, shoes with grip.
At the launch site

Briefing

Listen and ask questions if anything is unclear.

Health and Fitness

You do not need special fitness, but there are a few things you should consider. At takeoff you run several steps downhill, sometimes on uneven ground. At landing you stand up briefly and walk forward. Anyone with knee, hip, or back problems should consider beforehand whether it suits them.

With heart or circulation problems, after surgeries, or with other illnesses, a conversation with the doctor before the holiday makes sense. The flight itself is gentle on the body, but the excitement at takeoff and the altitude can raise your pulse. A doctor can tell you whether you need to worry about that.

If you tend to feel nauseous, tell your pilot before takeoff. In the air, turns and thermals can challenge your stomach. A pilot can fly more calmly and skip turns if he knows you prefer that. A light breakfast and enough water also help you go into the air relaxed. Skip a heavy buffet and lots of coffee in the morning, then your stomach will feel comfortable even in a turn.

At a glance

The requirements for the flights on this page

Point	Requirements	Tip
Age	6 to 70 years	Check the limit before booking
Weight	up to 110 kg	State your weight honestly
Pregnancy	excluded	Reschedule the flight
Clothing	sporty	long trousers, light jacket
Shoes	closed	Firm grip, no sandals
Prior experience	none	Listen carefully to the briefing

Limits and clothing according to the offer on this page; other providers may have different limits.

Matching flights

Flights for different preferences

Tenerife: Paragliding with National Champion Paraglider

For Beginners

Champion Pilots

German among the languages

Price: from $150
Group: Max. 4 guests
Rating: 4,94

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Tenerife: Mid-mountain paragliding flight (Ifonche: 1,000 m)

For couples

From Ifonche

Private Group

Price: from $139
Start: 1.000 m
Rating: 4,92

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For Families

Costa Adeje

With pickup included

Price: from $127
Group: Max. 4 guests
Rating: 4,98

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Decision helper

Which flight fits your situation?

Typical questions before your first flight and our answers.

I want explanations in German I am very nervous I want to fly only with my companion I am close to a limit

A flight in the south

The flight on this page lists German among the languages.

A gentle gliding flight

Tell the pilot at the briefing, and they will skip the turns.

A private group

The flight from Ifonche is available as a private group.

Ask beforehand

Check weight or age directly with the provider.

Natural and legal persons who promote or carry out active tourism activities must have an assistance or accident insurance.

Gobierno de CanariasTranslated from English · Source 2

Do I need a license or experience?

As a tandem passenger, you need no license or experience. You fly as a passenger with a pilot who is responsible for the flight. Even for pilots, Spanish aviation law according to AESA does not require a paragliding license; depending on the region and sports association, a document may be required.¹

For you as a guest this means: you do not have to worry about paperwork. What is more important is that your operator works seriously. In the Canary Islands, operators of activity tourism must have an assistance or accident insurance according to the government, regulated in Decree 67/2015.² Feel free to ask how you are insured for your flight.

You should also check your own travel insurance. Some policies exclude flight sports or extreme sports. If you want to be completely sure, clarify this before departure and not at the takeoff site. It costs you a call and gives you a calm feeling for the day of the flight.

Checklist

Your packing list for the day of the flight

Dress Up

Sporty clothing, preferably long pants
Closed shoes with good grip
A light jacket for the launch

Take along

Sunglasses with a secure fit
Something to drink
Booking confirmation on your phone

Leave at home

Hat and loose items
Sandals and flip-flops

Price calculator

How much does the flight cost for the whole family?

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Tour on this pageChampion Pilotsfrom $150 Costa AdejeWith pickupfrom $127 From Ifoncheprivate groupfrom $139

people 2

Total from$300

p. P. from $150

Check availabilityfree cancellation

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What to wear and bring

The operator of this page states what you should bring: sporty clothing and closed shoes. You do not necessarily need more, because helmet and safety equipment are included in the price. Choose comfortable clothing in which you can move freely, and shoes with good grip, no sandals and no flip-flops.

At the takeoff site at altitude it can be cooler than on the beach. A light jacket or a sweater does not hurt, especially in the morning or in winter. Long pants protect your legs better at takeoff and landing than shorts. Sunglasses with a secure fit help against the bright light over the sea.

Loose objects you should secure or leave in the car. A hat blows away immediately at takeoff, a phone without a strap can slip from your hand. If you want to take photos yourself, ask your pilot whether that is allowed and how to secure your phone. On the flight of this page, GoPro photos are included in the price.

Language and briefing

A good briefing is the most important preparation. Your pilot explains to you when you should run, when you may sit down, how to sit in the air, and what happens during landing. If you understand these instructions, everything goes smoothly. If not, takeoff quickly becomes hectic.

That is why language is a real factor. On the flight of this page, Spanish, English, French, Italian, German, and Czech belong to the languages of the pilots. Other offers in the south also name German, for example the flight from Costa Adeje with pickup. In the north, the offers name English and Spanish instead.

If you feel more confident in German, say so when booking or at the latest when picked up. A team with several languages can then assign you a suitable pilot. If in doubt, ask one more time rather than guessing at the takeoff site what was meant. A pilot repeats an instruction gladly, because a guest who knows exactly what to do makes takeoff easier for both.

With children and older fellow travelers

Families often ask from what age children can join. On the flight of this page, the limit is 6 years. For children, a tandem flight is a great adventure, but not every child really wants to fly at the end. Talk calmly with your child beforehand, show them videos, and let them decide for themselves.

For older fellow travelers, the flight of this page has the limit of 70 years. Anyone under that who is fit can join without problems. Decisive are less the years than the mobility at takeoff and landing. If you are unsure, ask the operator what takeoff will look like on your day.

Who does not want to or cannot fly themselves can still be there. Companions often experience takeoff from the slope or wait at the landing site and watch the wing come down from the sky. Clarify beforehand whether companions can ride in the vehicle, because space is limited on small groups.

The final tips before your flight

Plan your flight early in your holiday so you have time for a reschedule if the wind does not cooperate. With the flights on this page you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before, and you can book now and pay later. Your holiday stays flexible.

Sleep well the night before, do not drink alcohol and have a light breakfast. Be at the pickup point on time and bring your phone so the team can reach you. If you are nervous, that is completely normal; tell your pilot so they can prepare for it.

And then: trust your pilot, keep running at take-off and enjoy the moment when the ground disappears beneath you. The requirements are simple, the experience is great. With the right preparation your tandem flight over Teneriffa becomes a special moment of your holiday.

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