Help & FAQs

Strangely, we never ask how long a skydive lasts but this is the opposite at a wind tunnel.

We replicate the skydiving experience and offer flights which are about 1½ times longer than a tandem jump. So each flight is about a minute, often a bit longer but never shorter than 50 seconds.

A double flight is about 120 seconds long. Please remember we are selling the exhilarating indoor skydiving experience which should never be measured in terms of time!

It may not sound long but as a first time flyer it will seem much longer during the experience itself.

Are you kidding us - kids love it here! Seriously, we can fly anyone aged 3 to 103 providing you are in a state of reasonable health and fitness, and can fit into one of our flight suits and helmets.

Flyers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (over 18 yrs of age) on the day of flight. The parent / guardian will be required to provide a signature for their waiver as well as attend the classroom briefing. If you are bringing a group / party, the organiser can sign on behalf of multiple participants as a guardian.

To save time, please complete your waiver prior to arrival. It is particularly important that you take note of the information regarding previously dislocated shoulders.

We have quite a number of regular customers who are disabled and we will do our very best to fly anyone with a disability. This is almost always possible where the disability is physical. Owing to the extra attention normally required we ask that you contact us first so we can discuss your requirements and choose a suitable package. Whilst we cannot guarantee you will fly, we can guarantee that we will try our best to help you fly.

If you would like to discuss your specific needs, and how we can help, contact us for a chat.

Anyone in a state of reasonable health & fitness from 3 to 103 can fly.

We do ask that you check the list of criteria below before booking. If you are concerned about any of the criteria, just contact us for a chat, we'll do everything we can to help you fly.

You can fly at iFLY as long as you:

iFLY Brisbane, iFLY Melbourne, iFLY Perth:
Weigh less than 136kg.  (If you weigh between 114kg-136kg, please notify us)

iFLY Sydney (Penrith), iFLY Gold Coast:
Weigh less than 105kg if under 180cm in height, or under 115kg if over 180cm in height.  If you weigh between 105kg-136kg, please notify us as fees may apply and the iFLY High package or add-on is not available to those over our weight limit. We cannot fly people over 136kg.
All Locations:

• Are 3 years old or above (you must be able to comfortably wear one of our helmets).
• Are NOT pregnant.
• Have NOT previously dislocated your shoulder.
• People with previous neck, back or shoulder problems should consult their doctor prior to flying.
• Are NOT under the influence of alcohol or non-prescribed drugs.
• Are NOT wearing a hard cast.
• Have signed permission from a parent or guardian if under 18 years of age* (flyers under 18 years old require adult supervision when visiting)
• Have signed our Declaration of Risk

Check out our full list of criteria here

If you have any further questions, or would like to ask a more specific question, please get in touch with us.

Yes, anyone with reasonable health & fitness can fly but our upper weight limit is 136kg. 

Our weight restrictions are listed below.

iFLY Brisbane, iFLY Melbourne, iFLY Perth:
Weigh less than 136kg. (If you weigh between 114kg-136kg, please notify us)


iFLY Sydney (Penrith):
Weigh less than 136kg. Flyers between 118kg and 136kg will require 2 instructors and a special request fee of $30 applies. The High Fly add-on is not available to those over our standard weight limits.

iFLY Gold Coast:
Height under 180cm and weigh between 105kg to 136kg will require 2 instructors and a special request fee of $30 applies. Height over 180cm and weigh between 115kg to 136kg will require 2 instructors and a special request fee of $30 applies. The High Fly add-on is not available to those over our standard weight limits.

We ask that all flyers complete a waiver before they arrive on the day, paying particular attention to the information regarding previously dislocated shoulders.Waivers can filled out here

Flyers under 18 yrs of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (over 18 yrs of age) on the day of flight. The parent / guardian will be required to provide a signature, as well as attend the classroom briefing.

Anyone with reasonable health & fitness can fly but do check our list of criteria before you book. If you've any questions about who can fly, please contact us for a chat. We'll do everything we can to help you fly.

The customer service desk at all of our facilities is open an hour before the first flight of the day (usually by 9am, though sometimes earlier or later according to the flight schedule) until one hour after the last flight time of the day.

If you're able to fly during our quieter times, you can save money on almost all our flight experiences.

iFLY Brisbane

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During Queensland School Term Time:

• Monday - Friday - All day
• Saturday - Off-peak prices are applied to flights taken before 9:30am and after 5:00pm
• Sunday - Off-peak prices are applied to flights taken before 9:30am and after 5:00pm

During Queensland School Holidays:

• Monday - Friday - Off-peak prices are applied to flights taken before 10:30am and after 6:00pm
• Saturday - Sunday - Off-peak prices are applied to flights taken before 10:30am and after 6:00pm

During Queensland Public Holidays

• Off-peak prices are applied to flights taken before 10:30am and after 6:00pm

All other times will be classed as peak time.

iFLY Gold Coast

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During School Term Time:
Off-Peak

• Monday - Friday - All day

Peak

• Saturday - Sunday - All day

During QLD + NSW School Holidays & Public Holidays:
Peak

• Monday - Sunday – All day

iFLY Melbourne

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Victorian School Term Time:

• Monday - Friday – Off-peak prices applied all day.
• Saturday - No off peak times available.
• Sunday - Off-peak prices are applied to flights taken after 8pm.

Victorian School Holidays & Public Holidays

• Sunday to Thursday - Off-peak prices are applied to flights after 8pm.
• Friday - Saturday - No off-peak times available.

All other times will be classed as Prime or Super Prime

iFLY Perth

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Western Australia School Term Time:

• Monday - Friday – Off-peak prices applied all day
• Saturday - Sunday - Off-peak prices are applied to flights taken before 10:00am and after 5:30pm

Western Australia School Holidays & Public Holidays

• Monday- Friday - Off-peak prices are applied to flights taken before 10:00am and after 5:30pm 
• Saturday - Sunday - Off-peak prices are applied to flights taken before 10:00am and after 5:30pm

All other times will be classed as peak time.

iFLY Sydney (Penrith)

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During NSW School Term Time:
Peak

• Saturday - Sunday - Peak prices are applied to flights after 10:30am and until 5:00pm

During NSW School Holidays:
Peak

• Monday - Friday - Peak prices are applied to flights 10:30am and until 3:30pm
• Saturday - Sunday - Peak prices are applied to flights after 10:30am and until 5:00pm

Public Holidays:

• Peak prices are applied to flights after 10:30am and until 5:00pm

All other times will be classed as off-peak time.

We have free and accessible parking available on site at iFLY Brisbane, iFLY Melbourne, iFLY Perth and iFLY Sydney (Penrith).

iFLY Gold Coast has all day parking available at the Bruce Bishop Carpark. 
Please check the Gold Coast City Council website for latest prices.

Your report time at iFLY will be confirmed to you via email once you have successfully completed a booking with us.

If you haven’t yet made your booking, you should be aware that just like catching a plane you must arrive and 'check-in' before your actual flight time.

iFLY Brisbane, iFLY Melbourne, iFLY Perth:
You should report to the front desk of your chosen venue at least 45 minutes prior to your flight time.
So, if you choose to fly at 4pm you must arrive by 3:15pm.

iFLY Gold Coast, iFLY Sydney (Penrith):
You should report to the front desk of your chosen venue at least 60 minutes prior to your flight time.
So, if you choose to fly at 4pm you must arrive by 3:00pm.  


Please do not be late as we hate to see people miss their flights and we are unable to offer refunds.

If you have already made a booking and are still unsure of when or where to arrive, please take a look at the confirmation email you’ll have received when you made your booking.

iFLY Brisbane, iFLY Melbourne and iFLY Perth classifies ‘groups’ as 6 or more flyers. Groups of this size are rewarded with discounts.

Read more about group bookings

Please note that there is no maximum group size – the more, the merrier.

Should your group size exceed 12, however, we will likely divide you into smaller teams so that the experience is maximised.

Don’t worry though, we have a free viewing gallery at all locations, so you can watch other members of your group fly.


iFLY Gold Coast and iFLY Downunder (Sydney West) classifies ‘groups’ as 5 or more flyers. Groups of this size are rewarded with discounts.

Our private group package can fly up to 16 people in the one session which offers an even greater discount.
 
You can book multiple private group packages back-to-back, with a maximum of 200 people allowed in our building at one time.

Click here for more info on groups at iFLY Gold Coast
Click here for more info on groups at iFLY Downunder (Sydney West)

That's easy.

• Dress in comfy clothes (shirts without collars are best)
• Wear lace-up trainers
• Bring a hairbrush if you have long hair

If you wear glasses, we can provide extra large goggles that fit neatly over your glasses, meaning your sight is not obstructed during your flights. Contact lenses can also be worn under standard goggles but please note, there's always a small risk they may come out.

Firstly, we ask that every flyer completes a waiver before arrival which can be done online here. It is particularly important that you take note of the information regarding previously dislocated shoulders.

Please arrive at iFLY comfortably dressed (avoid collars and hoods) and bring a pair of well fitting lace-up trainers. We find that jeans, t-shirt and a pair of skate/running shoes are ideal. If you don't have a pair of lace-up trainers, don't worry, we do have appropriate footwear for hire

If you have long hair we recommend bringing something to tie it up and maybe a brush.

You should be prepared to remove all loose items and all items of jewellery before flying. Whilst we do have basic lockers on site, we suggest leaving valuable items at home for real peace of mind. 

All you need is your confirmation email (either printed, or on your phone is fine). 

You should complete your waiver online here before you arrive if possible, as this will save time on the day.

iFLY Brisbane is located at Westfield Chermside with further details to be found here
iFLY Gold Coast is located at Surfers Paradise with further details to be found here
iFLY Melbourne is located at Essendon Fields with further details to be found here
iFLY Perth is located in Rivervale, 10 minutes from the Perth CBD with further details to be found here
iFLY Sydney is located in Penrith with further details to be found here

We have several dedicated teams in place to ensure we’re able to answer your questions as quickly as possible. There are a number of ways you're able to reach us and we’d be delighted to hear from you.

You can send us an enquiry, and our team will scribe a response quickly and swiftly.

You can also call our dedicated customer service team on 1300 435 928

No, once you have made your reservation, you have paid for your flight experience.

However, we do have a number of optional extras that can be purchased on the day of your flight. Many customers ask us why we don’t include certain extras in the basic cost of our flight experiences and it’s a good point. The downside is that including extras would simply add a bit to the cost for everyone coming to fly and we don’t think that’s fair. However if you want to add pictures, videos, additional flights or have a High Flight experience we do charge for them as extras. 

For more information specifically about our extras please get in touch with us.

Flight sessions involve occasional flash photography (the driver of our wind tunnel will be taking snaps of flyers mid-flight) and occasional strobe lighting.

This should not affect your ability to fly or spectate, but please contact us before arrival if you think we should know about any conditions such as epilepsy or seizures. We may be able to adjust our systems to accomodate.

No, it’s just like breathing normally actually…..so there is no specialist breathing equipment required. Just relax and breathing will come naturally.

If you do suffer from any breathing difficulties such as Asthma, don’t worry, in most cases you’ll still find flying a comfortable experience and be able to breathe normally. However we do recommend you contact us with any queries so we can offer further advice.

The High Flight is the equivalent of a hot-lap on a track day where instructors will be able to give you a taste of what’s its like to fly like a pro as they take hold of you and fly you around the tunnel, occasionally high up towards the top.

iFLY endeavours to offer the High Flight in as many sessions as possible but owing to the specialist training and experience level required, we are unable to guarantee it. Remembering that Indoor Skydiving is a skill based pursuit, we do encourage flyers to be in control of their own experience and to fly independently of their instructor. The High Flight for that reason is an ‘extra’ and not a standard feature of any iFLY experience.

Instructors able to offer the High Flight are among the most experienced in the world, undergoing hours of rigorous training before they are licensed* to fly with others. If an instructor with the appropriate license deems he can fly safely with an iFLY customer, and enhance their experience at the same time, then the High Flight will be offered. If you have any questions regarding the High Flight, we urge you to speak to a member of the Flight team in advance of your flight.

Due to safety, High Flights are unavailable for those that weigh 118kg+

Get in touch with us, we’re happy to answer any questions you may have.

*High Flight licenses are issued by the independent governing body of our sport, the International Bodyflight Association (IBA).

Calls made to our friendly Customer Service Team may be recorded for quality and training purposes only.