Skydiving costs

Skydiving costs:
what do you pay for a course,
and what do you get in return?

Last updated: 14 October 2025

Core of the story:
From €1395 you start at Airboss with a complete AFF course including six jumps, equipment and intensive coaching. You pay for safety, aircraft time and professional gear. The real value is what it does to you: focus, confidence and an experience that stays with you.

tl;dr:

  • Start AFF from €1395, including 6 coached jumps, a full theory day, complete equipment, video and feedback analysis and a worldwide recognised AFF certificate.
  • You decide how far you go. For many people AFF is a one time lifetime experience. If you want to continue, you can move towards your A licence.
  • France: course and equipment as your base, travel and accommodation can be booked separately. Morocco: organised package with travel, accommodation, meals, local transport and course.
  • Check what fits you best on France or Morocco.
Skydiving course costs: practising emergency procedures during the theory day
Practising emergency procedures during the theory day is a fixed step in your AFF.

Why the price is about more than money

Skydiving feels like a big step. Technically it is very learnable. Mentally you cross a real line. That is why you do not just look at the amount, but at safety, coaching and the effect it has on you. This page explains how skydiving costs are built up and what you get in return.

What does a skydiving course with Airboss cost

Our Accelerated Freefall (AFF) starts at €1395. This includes a theory day, use of complete equipment and six coached jumps from 4000 metres with personal coaching.

How the costs are built up

  • Aircraft time and maintenance for a reliable plane and enough lift capacity.
  • Professional, inspected equipment (main, reserve, AAD) with maintenance and inspections.
  • Certified instructors for preparation, jumps, debriefs and planning your progress.
  • Video and feedback analysis in every course so you learn faster and safer.
  • Organisation and location for scheduling, briefing areas and dropzone facilities.

Airboss is a member of the Royal Dutch Aviation Association (KNVvL) and works within strict regulations. Safety is the base.

What is included in the price

  • 6 coached jumps from 4000 metres
  • Theory day with emergency procedures, mindset and technique
  • Use of complete equipment (rig, helmet, altimeter, jumpsuit)
  • Personal coaching by experienced instructors
  • Video and feedback analysis in every course
  • Worldwide recognised AFF certificate

What is not included

Note: this differs per location.

  • France: travel and accommodation can be booked separately through us or you arrange them yourself.
  • Morocco: organised trip. Travel, accommodation, meals, local transport and the course are part of one package.
  • Media (optional afterwards): every student is filmed as standard. After the course you can buy your video if you like.
  • Repeat jumps if you need to redo a level
  • Personal insurances (also see our insurance information)

From AFF to A licence (if you want that)

For many people the AFF course is exactly what they want. One intense week, a unique experience and a story you carry with you. That is complete in itself and perfectly fine.

If you want to jump more and more independently after AFF, the A licence is your next step. For this licence you need at least 25 jumps. With AFF you have already made part of those.

How to look at time, tempo and costs

A follow up week is not always cheaper per jump. What it often does offer is efficiency:

  • You make a lot of jumps in a short time with focused coaching, so you learn more constantly and keep your momentum.
  • You combine travel and accommodation in one period. That way the side costs of several separate trips can sometimes be lower.
  • Simple planning. Fixed team, clear goals and plenty of lift in one block.

Whether this also works out financially for you depends on your situation (travel distance, number of separate weekends, gear rental, work and calendar). Choose what fits your goal and enjoyment.

Learn to skydive on vacation

Choose the setup that suits you:

  • France: flexible “holiday plus course”. Your base is the training. Travel and accommodation can be booked separately through us or arranged by yourself.
  • Morocco: relaxed package trip. Travel, accommodation, meals, local transport and course bundled together.

See details and current availability on the pages for France and Morocco.

Frequently asked questions about costs

How much does an AFF course at Airboss cost?
From €1395 for 6 coached jumps, a theory day, complete equipment, video and feedback analysis and a worldwide recognised AFF certificate.
What possible extra costs are there?
This depends on your choice of location. In France you can book travel and accommodation separately or arrange them yourself. In Morocco you choose an organised package (travel, accommodation, meals, local transport and course). There can also be costs for a repeat jump if you redo a level, personal insurance and optional media purchase afterwards (video).
What if the weather is bad or I need to reschedule?
We keep training where possible and shift jumps where needed. The practical agreements are explained on the booking and location pages. We work with you until your course is completed.
Can I jump with my own equipment?
During the course you use our inspected school rigs. Later your own gear can be used, as long as it is inspected and suitable for your level.
Can I pay in instalments?
Get in touch with us. We will look together at what is realistic within the season.

Ready to start

A skydiving course is an investment in safety, coaching and especially in yourself. Choose your week, your location and go for it.

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“It seemed like a lot of money for something I had never done before, but after that first week it felt like I got something back that is priceless.” – former Airboss participant

About Author

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Sjon de Jong is the founder and owner of Airboss, with years of experience coaching beginner skydivers and organizing skydiving holidays at unique destinations.