Microlighting Travel Insurance

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Microlighting involves flying a lightweight aircraft at low altitude, usually for short recreational flights that focus on sightseeing and aerial experience. Flights are typically operated with licensed instructors and take place in controlled conditions.

ActivitySure can cover microlighting when you are taking part abroad at an amateur level, provided the activity meets the policy conditions. While flights are carefully managed, microlighting still involves aviation activity, which makes suitable travel insurance an important part of your trip planning.

Choose the protection that fits your adventure

Bronze Essential Protection *

Excess £100


  • £1,000

  • £5,000,000

    • £20 per 24hrs, max. £500

    • £250

    • £5,000

    • £500

  • £750

    • £250

    • £200

    • £250

  • £250

  • £200

  • £300

    • £150

  • £20 per 12hrs, max. £100

    • £1,000

  • £5,000

    • £5,000

    • £5,000

  • £2,000,000

  • £250

  • £750

  • £60,000

Silver Balanced Protection *

Excess £75


  • £3,000

  • £10,000,000

    • £30 per 24hrs, max. £1,000

    • £250

    • £5,000

    • £500

  • £1,500

    • £500

    • £300

    • £500

  • £250

  • £200

  • £500

    • £250

  • £20 per 12hrs, max. £200

    • £3,000

  • £7,500

    • £7,500

    • £5,000

  • £2,000,000

  • £250

  • £750

  • £60,000

Gold Maximum Protection *

Excess £0


  • £5,000

  • £10,000,000

    • £50 per 24hrs, max. £1,500

    • £400

    • £5,000

    • £500

  • £2,500

    • £750

    • £500

    • £750

  • £250

  • £400

  • £1000

    • £500

  • £20 per 12hrs, max. £400

    • £5,000

  • £15,000

    • £15,000

    • £5,000

  • £2,000,000

  • £250

  • £750

  • £100,000

* Protection levels are based on overall cover limits, benefits and excess across each plan.


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Single trip Microlighting Travel Insurance

Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.

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Annual multi-trip Microlighting Travel Insurance

Travel more for less with year-round protection across multiple trips.

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Whether you’re planning a one-off escape, an activity-packed holiday or travelling regularly throughout the year, our protection levels are designed to give you confidence at every stage of your journey. From emergency medical cover and cancellation protection to support while you’re away, you can choose the level of cover that best fits the way you travel and the adventures you take on.

Destination Insight

Where is popular for microlighting?

Microlighting is popular in destinations known for wide open landscapes and favourable flying conditions. Areas such as South Africa's Garden Route and New Zealand's Southern Alps attract travellers looking to experience scenic aerial views.

Microlight flights are also offered in parts of the UK, including rural and countryside locations, where short recreational flights provide a unique perspective of the landscape.

Here's why microlighting travel insurance matters:

Microlighting involves take-off, landing and low-altitude flight, all of which carry inherent risk even when conducted by experienced operators. If an incident occurs, medical treatment or repatriation may be required while you are abroad.

Helpful travel tips

  • Always follow instructions provided by your pilot or flight instructor.
  • Check weather conditions carefully before flying.
  • Wear appropriate safety equipment as advised by the operator. 
  • Ensure all safety briefings are fully understood before take-off. 
  • Avoid flying in unstable or poor weather conditions.
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