Microlighting Travel Insurance
Specialist cover for high-risk sports and adventure travel.
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Cover for specialist sports equipment
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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
Excess £100
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£1,000
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£5,000,000
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£750
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£250
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£200
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£300
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £100
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£5,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £75
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£3,000
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£10,000,000
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£1,500
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£250
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£200
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£500
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £200
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£7,500
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £0
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£5,000
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£10,000,000
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£2,500
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£250
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£400
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£1000
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £400
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£15,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£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.
Frequently asked questions
It can be, but you’ll need to add it to your policy. Microlighting is a specialist aviation activity, so you’ll need to add it to your policy before taking part. This matters whether it is a one-off holiday experience, a lesson, or part of a planned activity trip.
Yes, a microlight experience flight or lesson can be covered if microlighting has been added to your policy. The flight should be run by a recognised operator or qualified instructor, and you’ll need to follow all safety instructions before and during the experience.
No. Flying as a passenger, or piloting, a private or small aircraft is treated separately from microlighting. If your activity involves a microlight aircraft, you must choose the activity that matches what you have booked.
Yes - if microlighting is shown on your Policy Certificate. You can be covered for emergency medical expenses, including treatment and repatriation if medically necessary. You must follow the instructor’s or operator’s safety guidance and wear any required safety equipment.
It is your responsibility to minimise the risks of any activity as much as you can.
ActivitySure cover is for amateur participation only. Professional competition, paid flying, or taking part under professional terms would not be covered.