Skydiving Holiday Royan – Everything You Need to Know Before Departure

Dear Airboss Skydiver,

If you’re heading to Royan this summer, we recommend arriving on Saturday. The journey might take a while, so give yourself time to relax and enjoy the beach. This information will help you plan your skydiving holiday and includes helpful tips for a smooth start. Of course, you’re always welcome to arrive earlier and enjoy everything Royan has to offer.

Once you arrive, we’ll go through a few formalities: a warm welcome, filling out forms, and checking your documents. That way, you’ll be well-prepared to start your adventure!


What to Bring

  • Medical certificate (original)
  • Insurance policy covering skydiving*

* Don’t have insurance yet? Get it via:


Where to Find Us

Our office is located in the hangar at the airfield. Look for the orange logo. Arriving after 19:00? Find us at the campsite next to the airfield. Staying elsewhere? Please drop by on Saturday to check in.


Airboss Contact Details

Tip: Save our number and share it with your family.

Whatsapp Airboss


Accommodation Contact (Skydive Camp)


Staying Outside the Skydive Camp

Prefer other accommodation? Royan offers plenty of hotels, holiday homes, and campgrounds. Book in time via:


Getting There

Bus

Travel with Flixbus to La Rochelle or Bordeaux, then take the train to Royan. We’ll pick you up from the station.

Download the app:

Flixbus iOS
Flixbus Android

Flight

Fly to Bordeaux or La Rochelle with KLM, Transavia, or Ryanair. From the airport, take a train via The Trainline.

Download the app:

Trainline iOS
Trainline Android

Car

Driving yourself? The route is 800–1000 km depending on where you’re coming from. Watch out for heavy traffic on Black Saturday.

Tip: leave early on Friday morning.

Route to Royan


Food & Drink

Catering is available at the dropzone: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.


Additional Jump Costs

  • Extra jump: €33
  • Gear rental: €15
  • Parachute packing: €7.50
  • HD video per jump: €7.50

Extra costs are billed afterwards – no prepayment required.


The Course

Start: Sunday 09:00 at the airfield. Duration: around 6 hours. After theory and practice, you might make your first jump the same day!

Skydive course Royan


TIP! Indoor Skydiving

Prepare with a wind tunnel session at Indoor Skydive Roosendaal or City Skydive Utrecht. In Belgium: Charleroi and Liège.


What to Expect During the Week

We aim for 2–3 jumps a day. Enjoy the beach, the vibe, and make your skydive holiday unforgettable!

Blue skies,
Airboss

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