Tandem skydive in Cagliari
The closest dropzone to Cagliari is Skydive Sardegna in Serdiana, ~27 km from the city centre. Exit altitude: 4,000m. Indicative price: €350.
Where to do a tandem skydive in Cagliari
Cagliari has no dropzone inside the city. The nearest operational school is Skydive Sardegna, based in Serdiana — roughly 27 km northeast of Cagliari's centre. The drive takes about 30 minutes on the SS387. That's the honest picture: you leave the city, reach a rural airfield, and jump from 4,000m over southern Sardegna's coastline and inland hills.
Why Skydive Sardegna
Skydive Sardegna is the only dedicated tandem operation with consistent activity in the Cagliari province. A few concrete reasons to choose it:
- Location: Serdiana airfield sits in open agricultural land with unobstructed approach and landing zones.
- Altitude: standard exit at 4,000m — the same ceiling you get at Italy's top dropzones.
- View: on clear days you see the Gulf of Cagliari, the Sarrabus coast, and the Campidano plain simultaneously. That's a panorama you don't get from a mainland dropzone.
- Availability: the school operates year-round, with peak activity from April to October. Sardegna's mild winters mean fewer weather cancellations than northern Italian sites.
Book directly through Skydive Sardegna.
How the jump works
Arrive at the dropzone 60–90 minutes before your slot. A certified instructor briefs you on body position, exit technique, and landing procedure — this takes about 20 minutes. You suit up, harness up, and board the aircraft.
The climb to 4,000m takes roughly 15–20 minutes. At altitude, you exit attached to your instructor. Freefall lasts approximately 60 seconds at speeds around 200 km/h. The parachute opens at ~1,500m. Under canopy you fly for 4–5 minutes before a standing landing on the grass.
Total experience from arrival to landing: 2–3 hours. The jump itself is under 7 minutes. For age, weight, and health requirements see tandem requirements.
Alternatives to consider
If Skydive Sardegna is fully booked or you want to compare options, two other Sardinian schools are worth contacting:
- Skydive Alghero — operates from Alghero-Fertilia airport in the northwest of the island. Significantly further from Cagliari (roughly 220 km), but a strong school with regular tandem activity and sea views over the Gulf of Alghero.
- Skydive Olbia — based in the Gallura area, northeast Sardegna. Also around 200 km from Cagliari. Better suited if you're already travelling to the Costa Smeralda.
Neither is a practical day-trip substitute if you're staying in Cagliari. Skydive Sardegna in Serdiana remains the logical choice for proximity.
How much it costs
The indicative price for a tandem jump at Skydive Sardegna is €350. This typically covers the jump itself and instructor fee. Optional extras — video, photos, higher altitude — vary by package. Prices across Italian dropzones range from €200 to €400+ depending on altitude and add-ons. For a full comparison table see tandem cost guide.
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Skydive Sardegna from Cagliari?
- Skydive Sardegna is based in Serdiana, approximately 27 km northeast of Cagliari city centre. By car via the SS387, the drive takes about 30 minutes. There is no public transport to the airfield, so a car or taxi is necessary.
- How much does a tandem skydive near Cagliari cost?
- The indicative price at Skydive Sardegna is €350. This covers the tandem jump and instructor. Video and photo packages are usually available at extra cost. Prices can change seasonally — always confirm directly with the school before booking. See the full Italian dropzone price table at [/en/tandem/cost](/en/tandem/cost).
- What are the requirements to jump?
- Standard Italian dropzone rules apply: minimum age 18 (or 16 with written parental consent at some schools), maximum weight typically 100–110 kg, and no serious cardiac or neurological conditions. Specific limits vary by school. Check the full requirements — including health and fitness guidelines — at [/en/tandem/requirements](/en/tandem/requirements) before booking.
- What should you bring on jump day?
- Wear comfortable, close-fitting clothes and lace-up trainers — no sandals, flip-flops, or open shoes. Bring a valid ID, your booking confirmation, and any medical documentation if relevant. Leave jewellery and loose accessories at home. If you wear glasses, inform the school in advance — they can provide a strap or goggles that fit over them.