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Thailand Skydiving Guide: Dropzone Prices, Media Fees & Upgrades
Skydiving in Thailand means a tandem jump from about 13,000 feet over either the Gulf of Thailand or the mountains around Chiang Mai, with prices starting near THB 8,000 for the jump itself. Four dropzones run regular tandem jumps in 2026: two on the coast near Pattaya and Rayong, and two sharing one airfield outside Chiang Mai. You need no experience for a tandem. The freefall lasts roughly 60 seconds at close to 200 km/h, and the whole trip out to the plane and back takes a morning. This guide covers where to jump, what it costs in baht, the best months to go, and exactly what happens on the day.
Key takeaways
- Jump from about 13,000 ft at four active 2026 dropzones: Thai Sky Adventures (Pattaya), Dropzone Thailand (Rayong), and Skydive Thailand and Skydive Chiang Mai (both at Phusanfah Airfield, Chiang Mai).
- Budget THB 8,000 to 9,500 for a coastal tandem, plus THB 3,800 to 6,000 if you want the handcam video and photos.
- Go between November and March for calm, clear skies. June to October is monsoon season, when weather holds and reschedules are common.
- No experience needed for a tandem. You freefall about 60 seconds, then float under the canopy for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Take the Accelerated Freefall (AFF) course, around THB 88,000, if you want to earn a licence and jump solo.
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Where to skydive in Thailand
Thailand has four dropzones taking tandem passengers in 2026, split between the coast and the north. Two sit within easy reach of Pattaya on the Gulf of Thailand, where you land looking at the sea. The other two share Phusanfah Airfield outside Chiang Mai, where the view is mountains and rice fields instead of coastline. The table below is the quick answer. The sections under it go deeper on each one.
| Dropzone | Location | View | Altitude | Tandem from (THB) |
| Thai Sky Adventures | Si Racha, Chonburi (near Pattaya) | Sea, Gulf of Thailand | 13,000 ft | ~8,000 to 9,450 |
| Dropzone Thailand | Rayong (Gulf coast) | Sea, Gulf of Thailand | 13,000 ft+ | ~8,000 |
| Skydive Thailand | Phusanfah Airfield, Chiang Mai | Mountain | 13,000 ft | ~8,850 |
| Skydive Chiang Mai | Phusanfah Airfield, Chiang Mai | Mountain | 13,000 ft | ~12,750 |
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Thai Sky Adventures (Pattaya)
| Detail | Thai Sky Adventures |
|---|---|
| Location | Si Racha, Chonburi (near Pattaya) |
| Altitude | 13,000 ft |
| Tandem price | from ~THB 9,450 |
| Video / photos | handcam from ~THB 3,800; photo+video deluxe higher |
| Transfers | Return Pattaya hotel pickup included |
| Best for | First-timers in Pattaya wanting a sea view |
This is the dropzone most first-timers in Pattaya use, and the easiest to reach. It sits at Si Racha in Chonburi, a short drive up the coast, and return transfers from your Pattaya hotel come with the tandem price. Departures run at 07:00 and 10:00, so an early booking gets you the calmest air of the day. You climb to 13,000 feet, freefall for about 60 seconds at roughly 125 mph, and the parachute opens near 5,000 feet for a slow glide back over the Gulf. Instructors are USPA-certified. A handcam video is an optional add-on from THB 3,800, with photo-and-video deluxe packages costing more. It is the best pick if you are based in Pattaya and want an ocean view. You can also book a tandem jump in Pattaya through our Pattaya skydiving page once you have picked a date.
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Dropzone Thailand (Rayong)
| Detail | Dropzone Thailand |
|---|---|
| Location | Rayong (Gulf coast) |
| Altitude | 13,000 ft or higher |
| Tandem price | from ~THB 8,000 |
| Video / photos | jump + media package ~THB 12,500 |
| Transfers | Pattaya pickup included on most bookings |
| Best for | Lowest coastal price, day trip from Pattaya or Bangkok |
Dropzone Thailand sits further along the Gulf coast at Rayong, and it usually posts the lowest coastal tandem price of the four. The jump-only rate starts near THB 8,000, with a photo-and-video package around THB 12,500, and pickup from downtown Pattaya is included on most bookings. The scenery is the same tropical coastline you get at Thai Sky Adventures, so the choice between them often comes down to price and which pickup point is closer to your hotel. It is a genuine day trip from either Pattaya or Bangkok.
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Skydive Thailand (Chiang Mai)
| Detail | Skydive Thailand |
|---|---|
| Location | Phusanfah Airfield, Chiang Mai |
| Altitude | 13,000 ft |
| Tandem price | jump only ~THB 8,850 |
| Video / photos | Silver ~THB 12,750; Gold ~THB 15,550 |
| AFF course | ~THB 88,000 |
| Best for | Mountain scenery and learning to jump solo |
Up north, Skydive Thailand jumps out of Phusanfah Airfield outside Chiang Mai, and the view is completely different: mountains, farmland and river valleys instead of sea. The jump-only rate is about THB 8,850, the Silver package with a handcam is around THB 12,750, and the Gold package with a personal cameraman shooting HD photos and video runs near THB 15,550. This is also the dropzone to look at if you want to go beyond a tandem, since it runs the full AFF licensing course for around THB 88,000.
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Skydive Chiang Mai
| Detail | Skydive Chiang Mai |
|---|---|
| Location | Phusanfah Airfield, Chiang Mai |
| Altitude | 13,000 ft |
| Tandem price | from ~THB 12,750 |
| Video / photos | Usually bundled into the package |
| Best for | Mountain view with media included |
Skydive Chiang Mai shares the same Phusanfah Airfield, so you get the same mountain backdrop and the same 13,000-foot altitude. Its tandem package sits a little higher, near THB 12,750, and typically bundles more media into the base price. If both northern operators are flying on your date, compare exactly what each package includes before you pick, because the raw altitude is identical and the difference is in the photos and video.
Types of jumps: tandem, AFF and solo
Almost everyone who skydives in Thailand does a tandem, where you are clipped to an instructor and do nothing but enjoy the ride. If you want to keep going, the AFF course teaches you to jump on your own, and licensed jumpers can buy cheap solo jumps at any of the dropzones. Here is how the three compare.
| Jump type | What it is | Experience needed | Price (THB) |
| Tandem | Strapped to an instructor for a ~60-second freefall | None | 8,000 to 12,750 (+media 3,800 to 6,000) |
| AFF course | A staged course that qualifies you to jump solo | Start from zero, 7 to 9 levels | ~88,000 for the course |
| Solo / fun jump | A single jump for licensed skydivers | USPA or equivalent licence | ~1,000 to 1,500 per jump |
How much does skydiving in Thailand cost?
A tandem skydive in Thailand costs about THB 8,000 to 9,500 (roughly USD 240 to 285) on the coast, and THB 8,850 to 12,750 (about USD 265 to 380) in Chiang Mai. Add THB 3,800 to 6,000 for a handcam video and photos. The full AFF licensing course is a bigger commitment at around THB 88,000. The table shows what you actually pay, item by item. Prices are quoted in baht, with US dollars as a rough guide at about USD 1 to THB 33.5.
| Item | Cost (THB) | Approx USD |
| Tandem jump, coast (Pattaya / Rayong) | 8,000 to 9,450 | ~240 to 282 |
| Tandem jump, Chiang Mai | 8,850 to 12,750 | ~264 to 380 |
| Handcam video | 3,800 | ~113 |
| Video + photos package | 4,800 to 6,000 | ~143 to 179 |
| AFF licensing course | ~88,000 | ~2,600 |
| Third-party liability insurance | 250 | ~7.50 |
| Bangkok to Pattaya shuttle (return) | ~500 | ~15 |
The tandem price usually covers the jump, the instructor, gear and coastal hotel transfers. Video, photos, insurance and any weight surcharge are extra, so read the package line by line before you pay.
Best time to skydive in Thailand
The best time to skydive in Thailand is November to March, when the dry season brings calm, clear skies and the fewest weather holds. Book a morning slot in any season, because the air is smoothest early and the plane is more likely to fly before afternoon clouds build. The monsoon months from June to October are the cheapest but the least reliable, so leave a spare day in your plans if you jump then.
| Season | Months | Conditions | Verdict |
| Peak | Nov to Mar | Dry, clear, calm winds | Best window; book ahead |
| Shoulder | Apr to May | Hot, hazy; burning-season haze up north | Fine on the coast; skip Chiang Mai in the March to April haze |
| Monsoon | Jun to Oct | Rain and weather holds | Cheapest, but expect reschedules |
Safety, age and weight requirements
Thailand’s dropzones fly with USPA-certified instructors, and tandem rigs carry an automatic activation device (AAD) that deploys the reserve parachute if needed. The common rules across operators are straightforward, though each dropzone confirms them at booking.
- Minimum age is 18 at most dropzones. Thai Sky Adventures accepts jumpers from 12 with a parent’s consent.
- Maximum weight is around 114 to 115 kg, with a surcharge that usually starts above 95 kg.
- There is no real height limit, but the harness has to fit correctly.
- Sit a jump out if you are pregnant, or have a serious heart, back or neck condition. Ask the operator if you are unsure.
- Third-party liability insurance is cheap, about THB 250, and worth adding.
What to expect on jump day
From the moment you arrive to the moment you land takes a few hours, most of it waiting for your slot and the briefing. The jump itself is over in minutes. Here is the order it happens in.
- Book ahead and give your weight, so the dropzone assigns the right instructor and rig.
- Get picked up from your hotel (on the coast) or make your own way to the airfield in Chiang Mai.
- Sign the waiver, weigh in, and get fitted into your harness.
- Take the ground briefing: body position, exit, and what to do under the canopy.
- Board the plane and climb for about 20 minutes to 13,000 feet.
- Exit and freefall for roughly 60 seconds at close to 200 km/h, then the canopy opens near 5,000 feet.
- Glide for 5 to 7 minutes, steer in with your instructor, and land on the beach or field. Collect your video if you bought one.
Skydiving on a Thailand honeymoon
A tandem jump makes a genuinely different honeymoon photo, and the two coastal dropzones are set up for it. Both Thai Sky Adventures and Dropzone Thailand land you looking at the Gulf of Thailand, an easy add-on to a Pattaya or Rayong beach stay, and couples can jump back to back and buy the video to keep. Book a morning slot and keep the afternoon free for the beach. Thailand honeymoon packages can fold a jump day into the wider trip, and if you are island-hopping the region, our guide to skydiving in Malaysia covers the nearest alternative.
Ready to jump?
Skydiving in Thailand is one of the cheapest places in the world to fall out of a plane over a coastline, and with four dropzones flying in 2026 you can jump from a Pattaya beach break or a Chiang Mai mountain trip without much detour. Pick your season, book a morning slot, and decide early whether you want the video. Browse Thailand tour packages to build the jump into a full trip, or read our wider Thailand travel guide to plan the rest. If the capital is your base, see our guide to skydiving in Bangkok for the closest options.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions About Skydiving in Thailand
A tandem skydive costs about THB 8,000 to 9,500 on the coast near Pattaya and Rayong, and THB 8,850 to 12,750 in Chiang Mai. A handcam video adds THB 3,800, and a full video-and-photo package runs THB 4,800 to 6,000. The AFF course, which qualifies you to jump solo, costs around THB 88,000.
There are four active dropzones in 2026. Thai Sky Adventures near Pattaya and Dropzone Thailand in Rayong both jump over the Gulf of Thailand, while Skydive Thailand and Skydive Chiang Mai share Phusanfah Airfield outside Chiang Mai for mountain views. The coastal dropzones are the easiest to reach if you are based in Bangkok or Pattaya.
November to March is the best window, with dry, clear and calm conditions. April and May are hot and, up north, hazy from the burning season. June to October is the monsoon, when jumps are cheapest but weather holds are common. In any season, book a morning slot for the smoothest air.
No. A tandem jump needs zero experience: you are strapped to a certified instructor who handles the exit, freefall and landing, and a short ground briefing is all the training you get. If you want to jump on your own, the AFF course teaches you over 7 to 9 staged levels.
Most dropzones require jumpers to be 18 or older, though Thai Sky Adventures accepts children from 12 with a parent's consent. The maximum weight is around 114 to 115 kg, with a surcharge that usually starts above 95 kg. There is no strict height limit as long as the harness fits.
The freefall lasts about 60 seconds from 13,000 feet, reaching close to 200 km/h. Once the canopy opens near 5,000 feet, you glide for another 5 to 7 minutes before landing. Counting the flight up, the briefing and the wait for your slot, plan on a few hours at the dropzone.
Tandem skydiving is the safest way to jump. Thai dropzones use USPA-certified instructors and rigs fitted with an automatic activation device that deploys the reserve if needed. Follow the briefing, declare any heart, back or neck condition, and add the cheap liability insurance for peace of mind.
Yes. Skydive Thailand in Chiang Mai runs the Accelerated Freefall (AFF) course for around THB 88,000, which takes you through 7 to 9 staged levels until you can jump solo. Licensed skydivers can also buy cheap fun jumps, usually THB 1,000 to 1,500 each, at any of the four dropzones.
Yes. Thai Sky Adventures at Si Racha is the closest dropzone to Pattaya and includes return hotel transfers, and Dropzone Thailand in Rayong also picks up from Pattaya. Both jump over the Gulf of Thailand. You can pick a date and book a Pattaya tandem jump through our Pattaya skydiving page.
Wear comfortable, close-fitting clothes and trainers or lace-up shoes; the dropzone supplies the jumpsuit, harness and goggles. Skip loose sandals, scarves and dangling jewellery. On the coast it can be warm, so light layers work best, and bring sunglasses for the wait between jumps.
