Eshab-i Kehf

Name: Eshab-i Kehf paragliding site
Address: TR

Faces E, S, W thermal site · 459 m takeoff · 188 m height gain

Overview

Eshab-i Kehf is a flying site in Türkiye with a recorded launch elevation of 459 m. It works best in easterly, southerly and westerly winds, and can also work in north-easterly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Getting there

Nearest airports

COV Çukurova International Airport25 km
HTY Hatay Airport148 km
KCM Kahramanmaraş Airport201 km

Public transport directions from Çukurova International Airport (Google Maps)All travel options from Çukurova International Airport (Rome2Rio)

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Eshab-i Kehf; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

Tarsus10 km awayBooking.com Airbnb
Toroslar23 km awayBooking.com Airbnb
Akdeniz23 km awayBooking.com Airbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Eshab-i Kehf.

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Flying nearby

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Flying Eshab-i Kehf?

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Sources

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.