Tandem skydive in Bologna

The closest dropzone to Bologna is Paracadutismo Bologna / Skydive FlyGang / Fly4fun in Molinella, ~27 km away. Exit altitude: 4,000 m. Price on request. Suitable for first-timers with no experience.

Bologna sits at the heart of Emilia-Romagna, but there is no dropzone inside the city. The nearest facility is 27 km east, in Molinella. You can be in freefall above the Po plain within an hour of leaving the city centre.

Where to do a tandem skydive in Bologna

Skydive Molinella operates from the airfield in Molinella (province of Bologna). The drive from Bologna's Piazza Maggiore takes roughly 30–35 minutes via the SP3. There is no commercial dropzone closer to the city, so this is your practical option if you want to jump in the Bologna area.

The school runs tandem jumps from 4,000 m, the standard ceiling used by Italian civilian dropzones and the altitude that gives you the longest freefall available on a first jump. Bookings are handled directly by the school; contact them for current availability and pricing.

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Why Skydive Molinella

The match confidence for this school is high: it is the only dropzone operating under a Bologna province address. The Molinella airfield has a flat, open landing area — standard for the Po valley — which makes standing landings straightforward even for first-timers. The school covers tandem jumps, AFF courses and fun jumps, so if one session hooks you, progression is available on the same site.

No other certified tandem operator sits closer to Bologna's city limits. If you live in the south of the province (Apennine side), check the alternatives section below before booking.

How the jump works

You arrive at the dropzone, sign the paperwork and get a 20–30 minute briefing with your instructor. You are harnessed to a certified tandem master — no solo skills required.

The aircraft climbs to 4,000 m. Exit to parachute deployment takes roughly 60 seconds of freefall at around 200 km/h. Once the canopy opens, you spend 4–5 minutes descending under a large rectangular parachute. The landing is typically on your feet, on a marked grass area.

Total time on site: 2–3 hours, depending on weather holds and group size. For age, weight and health requirements see /entandem requirements.

Alternatives to consider

If Molinella does not work for your schedule or location, two other Emilia-Romagna dropzones are worth checking:

Skydive Carpi / Centro Paracadutismo Modena — based near Carpi, roughly 50 km west of Bologna towards Modena. A well-established school with tandem and AFF programmes. Distance from Bologna is greater, but it may suit you if you are travelling from the Modena side.

Skydive Ferrara — operates in the Ferrara area, north-east of Bologna. If you are coming from the Ferrara direction or the Adriatic coast, this can cut your travel time. Confirm current operations directly with the school before booking.

Neither alternative is closer to Bologna city centre than Molinella, but geography and personal logistics may make one of them the better fit.

How much it costs

Skydive Molinella lists its tandem price on request — contact the school directly for the current rate. As a reference, tandem jumps from 4,000 m at Italian dropzones typically fall in a defined range that includes the jump, instructor, harness rental and basic insurance. Optional extras (video, photos, higher altitude) are priced separately.

For a full breakdown of what affects the price and a comparison table across Italian dropzones, see /entandem cost guide.