Where can you go paragliding in Armenia?<\/h2>\n
There is no single famous launch. Pilots choose between several hills within one to two hours of Yerevan and decide on the morning which one suits the wind. The sites below appear on the clubs’ own websites or in 2025\u20132026 listings.<\/p>\n
Mount Hatis (Kotayk)<\/h3>\n
The most-used site close to Yerevan. Hatis is an isolated volcanic cone northeast of the capital, near Abovyan. Aero Club Armenia lists four take-off areas on it, from about 1,675 m up to the summit at around 2,495 m, reached by 4\u00d74 on dirt tracks, with wide flat fields for landing. The club notes that spring and late autumn give the best conditions here, while summer air is dry and turbulent.<\/p>\n
Lake Sevan shore<\/h3>\n
The hills above the western shore near Tsovagyugh village are often described as the main tandem site: easy access by car, generally smooth air and the blue lake beneath you. The lake itself lies at about 1,900 m, so it is noticeably cooler than Yerevan (around 1,000 m).<\/p>\n
Teghenis above Tsaghkadzor<\/h3>\n
Teghenis is the mountain behind the Tsaghkadzor ski resort, and both clubs list it as a take-off. Aero Club mentions that cars or a ropeway bring passengers up to take-off areas, which fits the resort’s lifts. Kecharis monastery is in the town below.<\/p>\n
Aparan and the Kasakh canyon<\/h3>\n
North of Yerevan, the open, high hills around Aparan and the upper Kasakh canyon are listed by both clubs. We could not find a 2025\u20132026 source naming Mount Arailer specifically as a launch, so do not book expecting that particular peak.<\/p>\n
Vedi and the Azat reservoir<\/h3>\n
In Ararat province, small hills near Vedi and above the Azat reservoir are used, with Mount Ararat filling the horizon. Aero Club calls Vedi a small site.<\/p>\n
Dilijan, Buzhakan, Yeghvard and others<\/h3>\n
Sky Club also lists Dilijan, Buzhakan and Yeghvard, and one resale listing adds Haghartsin and Garni. Experienced pilots also fly Mount Gutan and the hills above Yenokavan in Tavush.<\/p>\n
What about Garni and Jermuk?<\/strong> Garni appears only as one option in a third-party listing, and we found no current evidence of tandem flights from the Garni (Azat) gorge itself or from Jermuk. If an operator offers either, ask exactly where the take-off is.<\/p>\n Two clubs do most of the tandem flying. Both are named in independent overviews of the sport and both appear in 2025\u20132026 listings:<\/p>\n Some Yerevan agencies and adventure clubs also list paragliding and usually book one of these pilots; just ask who will actually fly you. The first paraglider flights in Armenia took place in 1996, and the Armenian Paragliding Sport Federation was founded in 2008.<\/p>\n These are prices as we found them, rounded. Confirm the current price and what is included before you book:<\/p>\n Booking directly in drams is clearly cheaper; a platform gives you an English booking process and a written refund policy. Plan on half a day. Flights are sometimes cut to about 10 minutes when there are no thermals; that is the air, not the pilot cutting corners.<\/p>\n Most flying happens from May to November, though the clubs advertise flights in every season when conditions allow. For tandem passengers, late spring (May\u2013June) and September\u2013October are the sweet spots: green or golden hills, more stable air and comfortable temperatures. See our guide to weather in Armenia<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mornings are best. Summer heat makes the air bumpy from late morning, and Aero Club notes that on Hatis the evening wind turns in July\u2013September. Clubs usually meet in the morning, and the platform version of the Sky Club trip picks up around 6:00. Expect a chilly wait at take-off.<\/p>\n No club page we found states a hard maximum, but Sky Club’s FAQ says passengers between about 40 and 100 kg fly without issues; if you are outside that range, tell them in advance. Under-18s need parental permission and children must be accompanied by an adult, and Sky Club asks to be told about passengers over 60. Platform listings say the flight is not recommended for people with heart problems or other serious medical conditions, or during pregnancy. You need to manage a few running steps at take-off.<\/p>\n Aero Club adds three simple rules: do not fly after drinking alcohol, while you are ill, or when there is smoke in the air. Give your real weight: the pilot picks the wing and launch technique by it.<\/p>\n Strong or wrong-direction wind, rain, storms or low cloud mean no flight, and a good pilot cancels without hesitation. Platforms typically offer a new date or a full refund when weather cancels. Schedule the flight early in your trip so there is a spare day to move it.<\/p>\n GoPro footage is included in Aero Club’s price and in most standard Sky Club packages, but the cheapest 10-minute Sky Club option may not include it, so ask. You may take your own camera, but only if it is strapped to you.<\/p>\n Tandem flying with an experienced pilot in suitable weather is a well-established activity, but it is an air sport with real risk. For Armenia the evidence is thin: we found no public accident statistics and little beyond the clubs’ own claims and reviews. Check the basics yourself:<\/p>\n Separately, check your own travel insurance. Many standard policies exclude paragliding or require an adventure-sports add-on. Our Armenia travel health and insurance tips<\/a> cover what to look for.<\/p>\n Yes. Both clubs teach. Aero Club Armenia runs a flight school, and Sky Club’s course page describes a beginner pilot course of about ten flying days (with up to 16 days allowed for weather) in groups of two to four, including equipment, theory, one tandem flight and a national licence. That page listed 190,000 AMD, but it is several years old, so treat the price as outdated and ask for the current one. Paramotor courses and paramotor tandem flights have also been offered since 2017.<\/p>\n Since you fly in the morning, the afternoon is free:<\/p>\n For more adrenaline, see our hub on adventure and extreme sports in Armenia<\/a> and our ziplining in Armenia<\/a> and rafting in Armenia<\/a> guides, plus summer activities in Armenia<\/a>.<\/p>\n Want to fit a tandem flight into your Armenia trip? We do not run paragliding flights ourselves, but we can help arrange one on request through local partners and plan a flexible day around it, or combine it with one of our tours. Write to us<\/a> or browse our tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Paragliding in Armenia means a 10\u201330 minute tandem flight from hills like Mount Hatis, Lake Sevan or Aparan. 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Who offers tandem paragliding in Armenia?<\/h2>\n
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How much does a tandem flight cost, and how long is it?<\/h2>\n
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When is the best time to go paragliding in Armenia?<\/h2>\n
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Weight, age and health: who can fly?<\/h2>\n
What happens on the day, and what if the weather is bad?<\/h2>\n
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What to wear, and can you get photos and video?<\/h2>\n
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Is paragliding in Armenia safe? How to check an operator<\/h2>\n
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Can you learn to paraglide in Armenia?<\/h2>\n
How to combine paragliding with sightseeing<\/h2>\n
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