Cappadocia Balloon Tours

Book to fly over Goreme valleys and Fairy chimneys with our discounted prices for spring-summer 2025

Cappadocia is the most popular city in the world for hot air balloon tours. Approximately 500,000 tourists participate in balloon flights in Cappadocia every year. Balloon tours start with sunrise in the morning and a visual feast lasting 1 hour is experienced

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Cappadocia Balloon Tour Route

Overview

Flight City

Hot air balloons fly in the Goreme region of Cappadocia. Love valley, Red valley, Rose valley and Fairy chimneys are located in Goreme. We have been flying over Goreme valleys and fairy chimneys for 10 years

Alternative Flight City

Due to the tourist density, hot air balloons fly in places other than Goreme on some days. However, the number of flying hot air balloons is very small and tourists do not prefer to fly in these regions (Cat Valley, Soganlı, Ihlara Valley)

Flight Time

In Cappadocia, hot air balloons fly only at sunrise due to suitable weather conditions. Sunrise time varies with the seasons. In summer, balloon flights usually start around 04:30-05:00 and the balloon flight starts around 05:30-06:00 in winter

Flight Types

Approximately 150-160 hot air balloons fly over Cappadocia every day. The route of all these balloons is the same. Our guests participate in these tours by choosing one of 2 different balloon types. Classic flight: 24-28 people and Comfort flight: 16-20 people

Tour Duration

Hot air balloons fly for approximately 1 hour in the air. The total duration of the tour is 2,5 hours, including pre-flight preparations and post-flight celebration

Included

Hotel pick up and drop off (Free pick up service from all hotels in Cappadocia), Light breakfast, Certificate, Celebration and Insurance included

Who is it not suitable for?

Ladies more than 3 months pregnant and children aged 0-4 can not do the balloon tour and not wheelchair accessible

BIG DISCOUNT SPRING

You can take a look at our discounted tours

Cappadocia Balloon Tour Preparing

Step by Step Balloon Tour

Our priority is to ensure that every guest enjoys an unforgettable and amazing balloon tour experience. For this reason, we will be with you at every step of the balloon tour

Before the Tour: We will contact you after you make your reservation and we will schedule your balloon tour. The balloon tour start time changes depending on the sunrise throughout the year. We will let you know the tour start time according to your booking date

Clothing Selection: Inside the hot air balloon, the temperature is the same as on the ground. It can be quite chilly in the early morning, so it's important to dress appropriately for the temperature. Bring a jacket and wear comfortable shoes

Meeting at the Hotel: We'll come to pick you up from the hotel (Winter: at around 6:00 AM / Summer: at around 4:00 AM - We will let you know the final pick up time one day before the tour date…) and we'll drop you off to our office. Payment will be processed by our team before the flight

Preparation and Breakfast: We'll go to the flight area after our pilots decide the flight point. While we are preparing to fly the hot air balloons, you can have your quick breakfast we served will be given as snacks and you can take pictures of the preparation of the balloons

Time to Fly: The crew will help you into the basket, and when everyone is happy and comfortable you will lift off. You're going to have a unique experience and you're going to see the spectacular views of Cappadocia. The balloons rise between 5-1000 meters above the ground depending on flight conditions. Your pilots will inform you about this unique region throughout the flight. Do not forget to bring your camera or phone for amazing photos!

After the Tour: We will have a celebration at the end of the amazing balloon tour. When you drink your drinks (Non-alcoholic champagne or soft drinks) we will give you a personalised commemorative flight certificate

Return to Hotel: After your magical journey, we’ll return you to your hotel, leaving you with unforgettable memories to treasure. (Winter: at around 9:00 AM / Summer: at around 7:00 AM)

Cappadocia Balloon Tour Top View

FAQ for the Balloon Tour

We have compiled the most frequently asked questions from our guests for you

Do balloons fly every day in Cappadocia? If the weather conditions are suitable for the balloon tour, we fly over Cappadocia every day and 150-160 hot air balloons take off for the tour. You can join a balloon tour to discover Cappadocia from a bird's eye view

How often do hot air balloons get cancelled in Cappadocia? Sometimes flights have to be canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions such as strong winds, poor visibility, low clouds or rain. The "Civil Aviation Center" decides on balloon flights in Turkey. They announce their decisions 1 day before, according to the weather conditions

Where will we fly? We are in Goreme Cappadocia. You will fly over Red valley, Rose valley, Love valley and Fairy chimneys and wind speed and direction will determine our flight route

How high do balloons fly? The typical balloon flight would be anywhere from tree level to about 1000 meters (3,000 feet) above the ground

Is it cold in Cappadocia hot air balloon? What do you need to wear? Inside the balloon, the temperature is the same as on the ground. It can be quite chilly in the early morning, so it is important to dress appropriately for the temperature. Bring a jacket and wear flat shoes

How much is the balloon tour in Cappadocia? Balloon tour prices vary depending on the season. Prices vary between approximately 100 - 300 Euros. Prices are very high especially in April, May, September and October. On some days, there may be last minute discounts and this is a great opportunity for our guests

What time are hot air balloons in Cappadocia? The starting time of the balloon tour varies according to the sunrise time throughout the year. Tour start time according to seasons:

Spring: 5:00 am to 6:00 am

Summer: 4:30 am to 5:00 am

Autumn: 5:00 am to 6:00 am

Winter: 6:00 am to 7:00 am

How to book a Cappadocia hot air balloon? We have the easiest reservation system in Turkey. You can make a reservation via our website, Whatsapp application or Email. We do not require any pre-payment or credit card when booking

Do you tip after a hot air balloon ride? Tipping is not mandatory on the balloon ride in Cappadocia Turkey. There is a tip box during post-tour celebrations. If you want, you can leave a small tip for the pilots and other employees who help the balloon land

How safe are Cappadocia Balloons? There are 27 different balloon companies in Cappadocia. The state (Civil Aviation Center) inspects these companies for suitability for flight. At the same time, it checks the weather for safe flight. If all conditions are suitable for the balloon tour, it gives flight permission to all companies and announces this on its website 1 day in advance

Do you sit or stand in hot air balloon? Balloon baskets are designed for standing tours and you cannot sit during the 1-hour tour. If you have problems standing, the balloon tour will be a little difficult for you

Our Unique Balloon Flights

Cappadocia Balloon Flight Price 2025

We organize two different balloon flights in Goreme Cappadocia. One is the Classic flight and the other is the Comfort flight. You can look at our flights to make a reservation at discounted prices for tomorrow morning

Photos

You can see all stages of the balloon tour in the photos below

Cappadocia Blog

01 February 2025

Cappadocia's New Record

2024 was a very busy year for Cappadocia. Approximately 1 million 350 thousand tourists came to Cappadocia and 769 thousand 814 of these tourists participated in a balloon tour and watched Cappadocia from the sky. In 2024, a total of 236 days of balloon flights took place

01 March 2025

Red Valley

The Red Valley is one of the most interesting places in Cappadocia. The Red Valley is made up of pink and red rocks. You can walk around this valley or fly over it with a balloon tour

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Bilal Eroglu 50400 Goreme-Cappadocia

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Bicanbagcioglu 34903 Fatih-Istanbul

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+90 506 093 2000

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