International Paragliding Festival 2027
Five days of flying in the hills around Kandy. Pilots from around the world, two iconic sites, Ambuluwawa and 18 Bends, and everything taken care of.
COUNTDOWN TO OPENING DAY
The International Paragliding Festival 2027, Sri Lanka's paragliding festival hosted by CSFA, opens in Kandy on 26 February. Flying runs until 2 March.
* Flying is weather dependent and runs under APPI and CAASL safety rules.
JUST BRING YOUR WING
Transport
Transport is provided free for registered participants during the festival.
Accommodation
Accommodation in Kandy is provided free for registered participants.
Food
Meals are provided free during the festival, so you can focus on flying.
Organised Flying
Site briefings and flying run by CSFA under APPI and Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka rules.
AMBULUWAWA & 18 BENDS
Ambuluwawa
Soar at eye level with the iconic spiral tower, with views over Adam's Peak, the Knuckles Range and the Mahaweli Valley.
18 Bends
One of Sri Lanka's most dramatic launches above the Kandy–Mahiyangana pass, with a big vertical drop and early-morning thermals.
REGISTER FOR THE FESTIVAL
Send us your details and the CSFA team will contact you with the programme, pickup and accommodation details.
YOU'RE REGISTERED!
Thanks for signing up for the International Paragliding Festival 2027. The CSFA team will contact you on WhatsApp & email with the programme, pickup and accommodation details.
FESTIVAL FAQ
What is the International Paragliding Festival 2027? ▼
It is Sri Lanka's international paragliding festival, hosted by the Ceylon Sports Flying Association (CSFA) in Kandy. Pilots fly Ambuluwawa and 18 Bends over five days, with transport, accommodation and food free for registered participants.
When and where is the festival? ▼
From 26 February to 2 March 2027. The festival is held in Kandy, with flying at Ambuluwawa (Gampola) and 18 Bends.
Is it really free? ▼
Yes. Transport, accommodation and food are free for registered participants. Register above and the team will confirm the details with you.
Who can fly? ▼
Licensed pilots flying their own wing need an APPI 3 (or FAI equivalent) rating and valid third-party liability insurance, and must attend the site briefing. Tandem passengers fly with a certified CSFA tandem pilot and need no experience.
How do I get to Kandy? ▼
Kandy is about 3 hours from Colombo and Bandaranaike International Airport. Once you are registered, the team will share pickup and transport details for the festival.
What if the weather is bad? ▼
Flying only goes ahead in safe wind and weather conditions. The site duty officers decide each day which site to fly, and safety always comes first.