HOT AIR BALLOON GUIDE
The flights worth setting an alarm for.
The 15 hot air balloon rides travellers rate highest in Turkey, from the dawn armada over the Cappadocia fairy chimneys at Goreme and Urgup to the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale. Where to fly, which operator to book, and what a sunrise flight actually costs.
Pre-dawn balloon flight over Cappadocia with Royal Balloon: hotel pickup, light breakfast, expert commentary, champagne toast, medal.
Most Popular“Well if u r in Cappadocia u need to do this hot air balloon it’s magical it’s out of this world I have done balloons before but never like this one this is a 5 star experience this happy n the captain was superb”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Cappadocia from Göreme with hotel pickup, light breakfast, and champagne toast on landing.
“Communication was really good. We got the times of pickups as promised. Picked up and taken to their lovely office and offered a really tasty breakfast of croissants fresh fruit tea and coffee with a variety of juices. We had a lovely welcome and given our pilots name. Sadly it was too windy in the…”
Cappadocia sunrise balloon flight with Discovery Balloons: hotel pickup, 6,000 ft views over Göreme, breakfast, and weather refunds.
“It was a great experience and we really enjoyed it. Our pilot, Furkan, kept us entertained while professionally piloting the balloon.”
Sunrise hot air balloon flight over Göreme and fairy chimneys with hotel pickup, light breakfast, and a champagne landing toast.
“They didn’t fulfill their service contract. They didn’t picked us up and sent a message an hour later saying that the flight had been canceled.”
Morning hot air balloon over Cappadocia from Göreme with hotel pickup, snacks, flight certificate, and a nonalcoholic toast.
“Everything was superb, all team is nice and kind, all looks professional. We truly enjoyed our flight. Thank you once again.”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Soganli Valley from Göreme with hotel pickup, breakfast, and champagne, run by Lord Balloons for a strong value.
“An absolutely wonderful must do! While the tour goes up in a different valley, the experience was still extremely enjoyable & felt just as magical. In fact, the day we went up the balloons over Goreme couldn’t due to weather constraints. The breakfast was tasty & the champagne at the end was a very nice…”
Sunrise hot-air balloon over Cappadocia from Göreme with hotel transfers, pilot commentary, breakfast box, and a champagne toast on landing.
“Pickup and drop-off was on time. The company contacts you One day before the tour for any additional details. They refund the trip if weather isn’t favorable. The staff are helpful. This trip isn’t suitable for anyone needing help to climb into the balloon basket as Step ladder wasn’t provided. They record the flight and…”
Sunrise balloon over Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys with hotel pickup, breakfast, a 1-hour flight, and a champagne toast plus your flight certificate.
“beautiful experience but the final party whit champagne is useless”
2 days in Cappadocia from Istanbul with flights, boutique cave hotel, UNESCO Göreme, valleys, underground city, and optional balloon ride.
“Bellaturca was very organized and provided us with clear instructions on what to expect and where to meet. We felt very well taken care of. Cappadocia was beautiful and unique. Our tour guide Omer was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of explanations at the sights. We are a party of four, for the…”
Cappadocia sunrise balloon flight with pickup, breakfast snacks, a toast, and a flight certificate. Includes insurance, excludes photos.
“It was an a magical experience doing the hot air balloon ride and having an awesome view of the balloons going up and then the beautiful landscape. Pick up was on time.”
Sunrise Pamukkale hot air balloon with hotel pickup, 40–60 minute flight, thermal pools time, and buffet lunch from Kusadasi.
“Some services were very good but others very poorly organized. The pick-up was scheduled for 3 a.m., at 2:20 a.m. the driver was already looking for us....the road went very well, but when we arrived near the balloon location we had to change buses and it was very poorly organized, we lost a lot of…”
Sunrise daylight hot air balloon over Göreme with Nazar Balloons: hotel pickup, about 1-hour flight, champagne toast, and a named certificate.
“Bekir Copilot layla are the best”
Pre-dawn Antalya/Pamukkale day trip with optional hot air balloon, cotton castle travertines, Hierapolis ruins, and lunch—plus extra entry fees.
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2 days from Istanbul to Cappadocia with a cave hotel, expert guide, and optional sunrise hot air balloon flight.
“Busra was an excellent guide she was very helping. Full of great recommendations along with lots of fun facts about the area and their traditions/history.”
Sunrise balloon flight over Göreme with hotel pickup, pilot-led weather planning, a champagne toast, and a personalized flight certificate.
“Our driver picked is up at the hotel. ‘Great communication, price, and excellent balloon ride! Highly recommended in Cappadocia.”
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