Paragliding in Montenegro
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Tandem paragliding in Montenegro is flown from eight established take-offs, from Dečić near Tuzi at 344 m to Savin kuk above Žabljak at 2,244 m. The best-known is Brajići, a 731 m take-off above Budva: the flight crosses the riviera and lands on Bečići beach. Visitor above Lake Plav and Brajići are the most popular take-offs, followed by sites near Bijelo Polje, Mojkovac, Berane, Pljevlja and Dizdarica above Herceg Novi. A tandem flight at Budva or Savin kuk lasts about 10-15 minutes, the season runs from spring to autumn, and flights are allowed only in visual conditions between half an hour before sunrise and half an hour after sunset.
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Take-off sites
The eight take-offs, with the wind directions each needs:
| Site | Nearest town | Take-off height | Wind | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brajići | Budva | 731 m | S | lands on Bečići beach; flight about 10-15 min |
| Vrsuta | Bar | 1,133 m | S, SE, SW | - |
| Dizdarica | Herceg Novi | 900 m | S, SE, SW | - |
| Dečić | Tuzi | 344 m | S, SW, W | - |
| Savin kuk | Žabljak | 2,244 m | N, NE, SE | above the top of the Savin kuk chairlift (2,213 m); flight about 10-15 min |
| Turjak | Bijelo Polje | 1,835 m | N, NW, W, SW, S | - |
| Visitor | Plav | 1,589 m | SE, E, NE | the most popular take-off |
| Jejevica | Berane | 960 m | SW | - |
The wind column is the practical one. Brajići and Jejevica fly in one direction only (south and south-west); the coast sites Vrsuta and Dizdarica take south, south-east and south-west; Savin kuk takes north, north-east and south-east; Turjak above Bijelo Polje accepts the widest range. Kotor, Petrovac, Bar, Podgorica and Žabljak have further possible take-offs. GPS coordinates for all eight sites are published with the official paragliding guide.
What a tandem flight is like
At Budva the pilot launches from the Brajići ridge, the flight crosses the Budva riviera and lands on the sand at Bečići, about 10-15 minutes in the air; Savin kuk on Durmitor gives a flight of the same length. Brajići also has a 1,200 m zip line that runs from April to October. Weight limits and pick-up arrangements are set by each operator.
Savin kuk: the chairlift
The Savin kuk take-off is reached with one transfer by the two-seat Savin kuk chairlift, about 20 minutes from the base. After a fatal accident on the Savin kuk II chairlift on 20 December 2025, Savin kuk I reopened on 31 January 2026 and Savin kuk II did not run that season; check the lift status before planning a flight there. The lifts are described under skiing in Montenegro.
Season
Spring, summer and autumn. Flights are legal only in visual meteorological conditions and within the window from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset.
Rules, licences and who to ask
Three rules of the Civil Aviation Agency matter to passengers: flights only in visual conditions and daylight as above; organised take-off and landing sites must be approved by the Agency for the operator; and tandem pilots must tell passengers that they fly at their own risk. Flying solo requires training with a certified pilot, and several licensed schools operate in the country; a tandem flight with an instructor is the alternative. Questions go to the Paragliding Association of Montenegro.
Prices are set by each operator.
Common questions
Where is the best place to paraglide in Montenegro?
Brajići above Budva is the most used take-off: 731 m take-off, a flight over the riviera and a landing on Bečići beach. Savin kuk on Durmitor (2,244 m) is the highest take-off.
How long is a tandem flight?
About 10-15 minutes at Budva and at Savin kuk.
Budva or Kotor?
Budva: Brajići is an established take-off with a landing on Bečići beach. Kotor has no established take-off.
What are the rules?
Flights only in visual conditions between half an hour before sunrise and half an hour after sunset; organised sites must be approved by the Civil Aviation Agency; tandem passengers are told they fly at their own risk.
When is the season?
Spring, summer and autumn.
Can I fly from Savin kuk?
Yes: a 2,244 m take-off above the top of the Savin kuk chairlift (2,213 m), with flights of about 10-15 minutes. Check the lift status first; the chairlifts ran with restrictions after the December 2025 accident.
Related
- Ski resorts
- Savin kuk
- Beaches
- Bečići Beach
- Mountains
- Visitor