Tandem skydive in Napoli
The nearest dropzone to Napoli is Skydive Salerno - Scuola Paracadutismo Salerno in Paestum, ~97 km south. Exit altitude: 4,000m. Price: from €220. No dropzone operates inside Napoli itself.
There is no dropzone inside Napoli. The closest operational school is Skydive Salerno, based in Paestum, roughly 97 km south of the city. That is the honest starting point.
Where to do a tandem skydive in Napoli
Campania has no active dropzone inside the city of Napoli. Skydive Salerno operates from Paestum, in the province of Salerno. From Napoli, the drive takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes via the A3 motorway. The site sits on the Piana del Sele, a flat coastal plain that gives pilots clean run-ins and reliable winds. The Cilento coastline and the ruins of Paestum are visible from altitude — a view you will not get from any urban dropzone.
Why Skydive Salerno
Distance from Napoli is the main reason — it is the closest verified, active dropzone in the region. Beyond geography, the school holds full ENAC certification, runs tandem jumps year-round weather permitting, and exits at 4,000m — the standard altitude for 60 seconds of freefall. The landing area is grass, wide and flat, which means standing landings are the norm rather than the exception. Staff communicate in Italian and English. Pricing is transparent: €220 for a tandem jump. No hidden fees for video packages are bundled into that figure; media options are sold separately.
Book directly at Skydive Salerno.
How the jump works
You arrive at the dropzone, sign the waiver, and attend a 20–30 minute ground briefing. Your instructor fits the harness and runs through body position and landing procedure. On the aircraft, you climb to 4,000m — typically a 15–20 minute ride. Exit is tandem: you and your instructor leave the plane together. Freefall lasts roughly 60 seconds at speeds around 200 km/h. Parachute deployment happens at approximately 1,500m. The canopy flight takes 4–5 minutes, giving you time to look at the Cilento coast and the Tyrrhenian Sea. Landing is on your feet on the grass strip.
Check age, weight, and health requirements at /entandem requirements before booking.
Alternatives to consider
If Paestum does not work for your schedule, two other options are worth checking:
Skydive Caserta operates in the Campania region north of Napoli, closer if you are coming from the Caserta or Benevento side. Verify current operational status before booking — seasonal closures apply.
Skydive Calabria is further south, roughly 3 hours from Napoli, but is a fully equipped dropzone with regular tandem slots. Worth considering if you plan to combine the jump with a trip to Calabria.
Neither alternative is listed with a confirmed price here. Check each school directly for current rates.
How much it costs
A tandem jump at Skydive Salerno starts at €220. That covers the jump itself. Video and photo packages are priced separately — ask the school for the current media menu. Prices across Italian dropzones range from €180 to €280 depending on altitude, location, and inclusions. For a full comparison of what affects the price, see /entandem cost guide.
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Skydive Salerno from Napoli?
- Paestum, where Skydive Salerno - Scuola Paracadutismo Salerno is based, is approximately 97 km from central Napoli. By car via the A3 motorway, expect around 1 hour 20 minutes. There is no dropzone operating inside Napoli or its immediate province, so this is the closest verified option in Campania.
- What is the typical price for a tandem skydive near Napoli?
- Skydive Salerno - Scuola Paracadutismo Salerno charges from €220 for a tandem jump from 4,000m. Media packages (video, photos) are extra. Prices at other Campania-area dropzones vary. For a full breakdown of what is included and how Italian dropzone pricing works, visit [/en/tandem/cost](/en/tandem/cost).
- What are the requirements to do a tandem skydive?
- Most Italian dropzones require jumpers to be at least 18 years old. Weight limits typically apply — usually a maximum of 100–110 kg depending on the school. Certain medical conditions may prevent participation. Minors between 16 and 18 may jump with written parental consent at some centres. Check the full list of age, weight, and health requirements at [/en/tandem/requirements](/en/tandem/requirements) before booking.
- What should you bring on the day of the jump?
- Wear comfortable, close-fitting clothes and lace-up trainers — no sandals, flip-flops, or boots with hooks. Bring a valid ID, your booking confirmation, and any medical documentation if relevant. Leave jewellery and loose accessories at home. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, tell the school in advance — goggles are provided but fit varies. Bring water and a snack; waiting times depend on weather and aircraft scheduling.