Cappadocia Balloon Tours

Overview

Our Unique Balloon Flights

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

Step by Step Balloon Tour

Our priority is always to ensure that our guests have a amazing balloon tour. 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 starting time of the balloon tour varies according to the sunrise time 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. Your amount will be charged by our authorities 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 little 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 the balloon tour, we will drop you off to the hotel with your unforgettable memories (Winter: at around 9:00 AM / Summer: at around 7:00 AM)

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

Photos

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