Fancy freefalling without jumping out of a plane? You can now experience indoor skydiving in Birmingham at the NEC!
The wind tunnel gives you the amazing sensation of freefall with a powerful stream of air lifting you off the ground. An experienced instructor will guide you through your flights, while friends and family can watch from outside the tunnel. With two flights of around one minute each, you'll get the equivalent freefall time of three tandem skydives.
It's a fantastic experience to try for yourself or a memorable gift for someone who fancies doing something a little different!
How much does it cost?
The indoor skydiving experience in Birmingham costs from just £79.99.
Are there any offers for skydiving experiences in Birmingham?
Extended Experience: You can book an extended experience for £134.99, giving you four one-minute flights instead of the usual two!
How do I book?
Simply buy a voucher online, either for yourself or as a gift, and then follow the booking instructions to arrange your flight. Make sure Birmingham is listed as an available location for the voucher you choose.
Flight sessions are available on different days and at different times, subject to availability.
Your indoor skydiving experience in Birmingham gives you the chance to float on a column of air travelling at speeds of up to 120mph. You don't need any previous experience, as the instructors will show you what to do. The standard experience includes:
Two flights of around one minute each (the equivalent freefall time of three tandem skydives)
A safety briefing and training in basic flying techniques
All the equipment you need, including a flight suit, helmet and goggles
A flight certificate to remember your experience
What happens on the day?
You should allow around 1 hour 45 minutes for your visit and aim to arrive at least 45 minutes before your flight time. You'll be asked to complete a pre-flight waiver and watch the safety and training information before flying.
You'll then meet your instructor, get into your flight suit and helmet and learn the body positions and hand signals you'll use in the tunnel.
Once you're ready, it's time to fly! The instructor will help you find your flying position as the air lifts you off the ground. Friends and family can watch from outside, and photos or video may be available to purchase separately.
The Birmingham wind tunnel is at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), near Resorts World and Birmingham Airport. It's conveniently located for visitors from Birmingham and the wider Midlands, with good motorway and rail connections.
iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Birmingham The Pavillion National Exhibition Centre Marston Green Birmingham B40 1NT
Sat Nav
The postcode for the NEC is B40 1NT. Follow the NEC's signs for East 5 parking and iFLY when you arrive.
Car
The NEC is just off the M42 at junction 6, with easy access from the M6 and M40. Follow the signs for the NEC and then the directions for iFLY and East 5 car park.
Parking
Parking is available in the NEC's East 5 car park. You'll need to have your parking validated at iFLY Birmingham reception to get the reduced rates. At the time of writing, validated parking costs £4.90 for up to 3 hours or £8.50 for up to 6 hours. Without validation the parking charge is considerably higher, so make sure you do this before leaving. Parking charges can change, so check the latest details before travelling.
Public Transport
Getting to the NEC by train is particularly easy. From Birmingham New Street, take a direct train to Birmingham International, which normally takes around 10 minutes. The NEC is then about a five-minute walk from the station via a covered walkway. Allow a little extra time to find the iFLY centre once you're on the NEC site.
If you're arriving by air, Birmingham Airport is also connected to Birmingham International station by the free Air-Rail Link. From there, follow the signs to the NEC.
