Tandem skydive in Ferrara

The closest dropzone to Ferrara is ASD Scuola Paracadutismo Ferrara, located in the city itself. Exit altitude: 4,000m. Price on request. High match confidence.

Where to do a tandem skydive in Ferrara

Ferrara sits in the Po Delta flatlands of Emilia-Romagna — wide-open skies and a horizon that stretches for kilometres in every direction. That makes it excellent skydiving territory. The dropzone serving the area is Paracadutismo Ferrara, based in the city itself. You don't need to travel to another province. The school operates jumps from 4,000m, giving you the full freefall experience without compromise.

Why Paracadutismo Ferrara

The match confidence for this school is high: it's local, it jumps from the standard exit altitude of 4,000m, and it covers Ferrara's province directly. For a city of 130,437 inhabitants, having a dedicated parachuting school inside the urban area is a genuine advantage — no 60-kilometre drive to a distant aerodrome before you even start your day. The school is affiliated with the Italian parachuting federation and runs both tandem jumps for first-timers and full AFF courses for those who want to progress further. Check availability and pricing directly on their page: Paracadutismo Ferrara.

How the jump works

On the day, you arrive at the dropzone, complete a short briefing with your instructor, and get harnessed up. The aircraft climbs to 4,000m — roughly 13 minutes depending on the plane. Once the door opens, you and your instructor exit together. Freefall lasts around 60 seconds at speeds up to 200 km/h. At the right altitude the parachute deploys and you spend 4–5 minutes under canopy, steering over the Po Delta landscape. Landing is on your feet, on a flat grass area. No prior experience needed. For the full list of physical and age requirements, see tandem requirements.

Alternatives to consider

If Paracadutismo Ferrara is fully booked or you want to compare options, two schools within reasonable driving distance are worth checking:

Skydive Carpi — located near Carpi (Modena province), roughly 70 km south-west of Ferrara. A well-established Emilia-Romagna dropzone with regular tandem slots. Prices on request directly from the school.

Skydive Bologna — approximately 55 km south of Ferrara, accessible via the A13 motorway. Useful if you're travelling from the Bologna side of the province. Again, confirm availability and pricing directly.

Neither alternative is inside Ferrara's province, so factor in travel time. For most people jumping from Ferrara, Paracadutismo Ferrara remains the practical first choice.

How much does a tandem skydive in Ferrara cost?

Paracadutismo Ferrara provides pricing on request — contact them directly via their page to get a current quote. Prices can vary by season, group size, and whether you add a video package. For a full breakdown of what tandem jumps typically cost across Italy, including what's usually included and what costs extra, see the dedicated page: tandem cost guide.