Organizer & Meet Director
Dora Goksal
+905067804650
info@condorairsports.com

HQ Location :

Condor Air Sports Paragliding School

https://maps.app.goo.gl/urKCRvujHKgjJpWs5

Cameli (Yaylacik Mountain) launch has been operating as an official site for more than ten years and hosted many successful competitions such as Pre-World Cups and Turkish Nationals. About 90 minutes’ drive from Oludeniz, the 2130 m mountain is accessible by road and offers well-kept launches covered with artificial grass in all wind directions.

It works great from February to November, with the best conditions for XC hounds in May to September. While the majority of big flights have been to the north, it is also possible to fly large triangles to the south or directly to Oludeniz and the coast. Cameli holds the titles for Turkish Free Distance Record (356 km) and FAI Triangle Record (220 km).

During the flying season the thermals are usually active from sunrise to sunset. The best time to have a start window is before noon. This gives a huge advantage for early tasks in case of stormy weather forecast afternoon. In 2022, we had a 53 km task in which the winner made goal just before 13.00 (which is probably the earliest task finish of all times) and more than half of the participants were in goal before it gets unflyable. It is a magical site for paragliding competitions.

Average tasks made are about 70-80 km, yet 120+ km tasks are common too. Cloud base is generally 3000 m and more. In the middle of April, pilots occasionally reach 3500 m. From May to September most flights reach to 4500 m as ceiling.

Main winds are southerly in which tasks are defined as zigzags to the north. Out-and-return and FAI triangle type flights are easily done in light wind and having a goal in Cameli Valley is quite usual.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

By Air: The closest airports are Dalaman Airport (DLM) and Denizli Çardak Airport (DNZ).
From Dalaman, Çameli is approximately a 2-hour drive (121 km).
From Denizli, it’s also about a 2-hour drive (150 km).

DLM offers more daily flights from both Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), along with direct flights from many European cities.

By Road: If you’re driving, search for “Cameli Taş Konaklar” on Google Maps and follow the directions. This will be our HQ during the competition as always.

Shuttle Services: Shuttle services will be available from both airports to Çameli. Please fill out the form provided by the organizer to book a seat (will be available in the WhatsApp group).

Public Transport: Public buses operate from both airports to nearby towns, where you can arrange further transportation to Çameli.
From Dalaman Airport: Take the airport shuttle to Fethiye Bus Station, then transfer to a Çameli Koop bus.
From Denizli Çardak Airport: Take the airport shuttle to Denizli Bus Station, then take a Çameli Koop bus.

No pre-booking is needed; you can buy your ticket upon arrival at the bus terminal.