Our Story
Flight Ukulele comes from the enchanting country of Slovenia, a picturesque country that would fit perfectly into a fairy tale. The story of Flight Ukulele isn’t quite a fairy tale–there is no fairy godmother, glass slipper, or castle–but the story does involve a lot of hard work and the magic of music. The dream and passion of Flight Ukulele is to bring affordable, attractive, quality instruments and accessories to players throughout the world.
It has been stated that the greatest advances grow from the greatest need. While the “third wave” of the ukulele was a global phenomenon in the early 2000s, that phenomenon did not reach various parts of Europe. While we knew about and loved the ukulele, It was difficult to find quality instruments in local stores in Slovenia. We decided that we could not wait for better ukuleles to reach our part of the world, so we decided to design and import our own ukuleles, and this is how Flight was born. We wanted to offer customers a variety of choices, so Flight opened with a catalog of ten different ukuleles in two separate series. At the time, we had no intent of becoming an international brand. To our great pleasure, our instruments were a hit in our native Slovenia, and it wasn’t long until our products gained popularity throughout Europe.
Since our founding in 2010, Flight’s global presence has continued to grow. Early in our company’s history, Yamaha stores in Singapore decided to carry Flight’s ukuleles. As the years passed, our distribution network expanded across Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas, and today Flight instruments are available in music stores in more than 30 countries worldwide. There is great value in a local music store, and we firmly believe that it is best to hold and play a ukulele in person before you buy it, and that your local music store can provide additional accessories and service for your instrument. If your local music store does not carry Flight instruments and accessories, ask them to do so!
While we love to offer instruments that are ideal for beginning players, we also want to provide high quality instruments for players of all levels. Over the years, we have introduced several of our most beloved lines, including the Princess Series, Royal Series, Travel Series, and Rock Series, each representing a new step forward in craftsmanship and innovation
At NAMM, our customizable Travel Series received industry recognition, a milestone that reflected our commitment to creativity and continuous improvement.
Today, we continue to innovate by exploring new materials, refining our Soundwave pickup technology, and developing unique instruments like our electric ukuleles and mini basses, as well as fresh accessories that keep our community excited and inspired.
We also consistently expand our offerings and experiment in the area of accessories, adding straps, capos, cases, strings, humidifiers, tuners and even a kazoo to our catalog, with the continued goal of making attractive, high quality accessories at an affordable price.
Our team is focused and hungry for success, but our hard work is driven by a love for our customers and the music they create. Flight has a young and energetic vibe not only because of our attractive and affordable ukuleles, but also because of our active presence on social media. We have worked hard to create the largest and most active online ukulele community in the world. Our Flight Crew, which is our group of extremely talented musicians, teachers and entertainers, now has more than 120 members from all over the world. And the uke family keeps on growing!
We truly believe that music makes this world a better place. Nothing compares with the excitement of seeing someone strumming one of our ukuleles for the first time, or when an experienced player makes their instrument truly sing. Thank you for the opportunity to share our story, which now includes you!
Around the World with Flight:
Over the years, Flight has grown far beyond what we ever imagined, but some things haven’t changed. We still listen closely to our players, we still care deeply about design and playability, and we still chase that spark of inspiration that got us started in the first place.
Along the way, we’ve brought that energy to stages and stands around the world. You’ll find us at major trade shows like NAMM in California and SoundCheck Xpo in Mexico City, and at beloved festivals including the Ukulele Festival of Scotland, Czech Ukulele Festival, Austrian Ukulele Festival, Ukulele Festival of Great Britain, Memphis UkeNRoll Jamboree, Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival, Reno Ukulele Festival, Mighty Uke Day Festival in Michigan, Cały Poznań Ukulele Festival in Poland, Monopolele in Italy, Vienna Ukulele Night in Austria, and The Sound of Happiness Ukulele Family Festival in the Netherlands.
We’ve supported workshops, concerts, and collaborations from India to Lithuania, and regularly team up with music stores, educators, and artists to keep the ukulele spirit alive. Every ukulele we create carries a bit of that spirit, and we’re excited to see where the journey takes us next.
Our Philanthropy and Global Impact
Flight believes in the power of music to unite and inspire, and over the years we’ve supported communities around the world through ukulele donations and educational initiatives. In 2024, we donated 110 Travel Series ukuleles to seven Make Music Winter cities across the United States, helping transform parades, workshops, and community celebrations into joyful musical moments led by local teachers and volunteers, bringing music directly into the hands of hundreds of participants.
One of our most meaningful contributions took place in 2021 in Ghana, where we helped fulfill Ayambire Gandaah’s dream of teaching music to the children in his village by donating 32 Travel Series ukuleles through the Ukelandia community. These instruments continue to bring opportunity, creativity, and joy to young musicians, reflecting Flight’s ongoing commitment to making music accessible and supporting communities worldwide.
Our Mission:
Our mission is to spread joy through the power of the Ukulele.
Why Flight?
