Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Flight
Rise with the sunrise over the valleys and fairy chimneys, with pickup from your hotel and back.
- DurationAbout 3 hours with transfers
- PickupHotel pickup included
- CancellationFree cancellation up to 48 hours before
- LanguageEnglish
Early in the morning, before sunrise, the shuttle picks you up at your hotel and takes you to the launch site. Watch the balloon being inflated, then rise over the valleys of Cappadocia with hundreds of balloons around you. A small celebration follows the landing, then back to the hotel.
Flights happen only when the weather allows, decided by the flight authorities the same morning.
How the day goes
- Hotel pickup30 min
Before sunrise
- Balloon preparation30 min
Watch the inflation and the safety briefing
- Flight over the valleys60 min
About an hour in the air
- Landing and return45 min
A small celebration, then the hotel
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- The balloon flight with a licensed pilot
Not included
- Photos and videos (sold on site)
Know before you go
- Balloons depend on the weather: if a flight is cancelled you choose another day or get your money back
- Balloon prices change with the season and the day; we confirm the price of your day when confirming
- Book it early in your stay so there is time to move it if the weather says no
What to bring
- A jacket (mornings are cold even in summer)
- Comfortable shoes
Not suitable for
- Pregnant travellers
- Young children (minimum age set by the operator)
Pickup areas
Cappadocia hotels (Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Avanos)
Pickup is before sunrise; we send the exact time the evening before
Questions people ask
What if the weather says no?
We move it to another day of your stay, or refund you in full.
Do we fly with other people?
Yes, baskets are shared. A private basket for your family is priced on request.
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