Fly in an indoor skydiving wind tunnel
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A vertical wind tunnel lets you float in simulated freefall indoors, with an instructor beside you and no plane or parachute. iFLY UK says one flight usually lasts around 55 seconds, about one and a half times as long as a tandem skydive jump.
Moderate£100 to £500 / $130 to $650An afternoonIndoorsAlone or with othersUK and US
What happens on your first visit
iFLY in the US says first-timers watch a preflight video on safety and basic flying technique, then the instructor teaches the body position and hand signals. You are given a flight suit, helmet and goggles, and the group takes turns flying with the instructor while everyone else watches through the glass. An instructor stays with you during your flights.
Each flight lasts about a minute. iFLY UK says to plan on about an hour and a half on site. Remove watches, rings and other jewellery, and tie back long hair.
Operators set firm limits. iFLY UK's upper weight is 21 stone 4 lb (136 kg); in the US iFLY's is 300 lb (136 kg), and flyers between 260 and 300 lb may need an evaluation at check-in. iFLY UK says flyers must not be pregnant, must not have dislocated a shoulder before, and must not have a current or past head, neck or back injury or condition, or any heart condition. Both allow children from age three, with a parent's signature under 18.
What two flights cost
| Where | Package | Cost (as last listed) |
|---|---|---|
| iFLY UK (five tunnels) | First-Time Flyers: 2 flights, with equipment hire and a flight certificate | From £49.99 per person |
| iFLY UK | First-Time Flyers: 4 flights | From £79.99 per person |
| Skydive Perris, California | Bronze: 2 flights of about one minute, with training, equipment and an instructor | $95, or $73 on Fridays |
| iFLY US (many cities) | First-time packages of 2, 4 or 10 flights | Varies by location and date; shown when you book |
At iFLY UK, photos, videos, repeat flights and the optional High Flight are paid extras. iFLY UK says off-peak sessions, usually midweek in term time, cost less.
How to start
- Read the operator's restrictions on weight and health before you book; iFLY UK's list includes any past shoulder dislocation.
- Book a first-timer package of two flights, and sign the online waiver before the day.
- Wear comfortable clothes and lace-up trainers (sneakers), take off jewellery, and arrive early; iFLY UK asks for 45 minutes.
Where to go
- iFLY UK: book flights (Manchester, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, London at The O2, Basingstoke) UK
- iFLY (US): home page with a finder for its US tunnels US
- Skydive Perris: first-time flyers in its wind tunnel (California) US
We opened these links on 14 November 2026 and found them to be what we say. Dates, places and prices are on the official page, where they stay up to date.
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Questions people ask
How long is an indoor skydiving flight?
About a minute. iFLY UK says flights are usually around 55 seconds and never shorter than 50; iFLY in the US says 60 seconds.
Is there a weight limit for indoor skydiving?
Yes. iFLY UK's upper limit is 21 stone 4 lb (136 kg). iFLY in the US does not let guests over 300 lb fly.
Can I do indoor skydiving with a bad back or shoulder?
Check first. iFLY UK excludes anyone who has dislocated a shoulder before or has a current or past head, neck or back injury or condition, or a heart condition.
What should I wear for indoor skydiving?
Comfortable clothes and lace-up trainers. iFLY UK says to avoid collared shirts and slip-on or Velcro shoes, and lends a flight suit, helmet, goggles and earplugs.
Where this comes from: iFLY UK, Is there a weight limit for Indoor Skydiving?; iFLY UK, Planning FAQs; iFLY UK, Choose Flight; iFLY, FAQ; iFLY Orlando, Indoor Skydiving for the Whole Family; Skydive Perris, First Time Flyer. Opened 14 November 2026.
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