Tour Code : EN-076

Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour

 

Balloon Flight in Cappadocia 


Hot Air Balloon Tours take place between 04:30 and 09:00 in the morning at dawn. You will be picked up from your hotel at the hour decided one day before and transferred to the balloon take-off location in the morning. You’ll be offered breakfast, and as you enjoy your coffee or tea and delicious snacks in the open air, you will have the chance to watch the flight preparations closely; the process of filling the hot air balloon with air by the pilot and the crew and how the baskets and other apparatus are mounted. Note that the pilots choose the best take-off place according to the direction of the wind. When the flight preparations are completed, and the permission to fly is given by the Civil Aviation Authority, the boarding process starts on hot air balloon baskets for 8-16-20 persons, which are made of light, flexible and durable materials.

Soon enough, the balloons will start moving with the wind and take you on a journey above the fairy-tale world of Cappadocia. As you rise from the heart of Cappadocia, you will witness the magnificent view of the fairy chimneys and rock formations shrinking before your eyes, and glide over the magical fairy chimneys and valleys. Balloons can limb up to 300 meters (1000 feet) above the ground, however, the favorite altitudes of balloon passengers are the lower ones, as this allows them to see the beauty of fairy chimneys closer.

The flight, which lasts for about 1 hour as the sun rises above Cappadocia, ends on a cheerful note with a celebration. As a tradition, every balloon flight is concluded with a celebration upon landing with a bottle of champagne, and a flight certificate is given to each passenger in their name.

At the end of this event, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel.


CAPPADOCIA HOT AIR BALLOON TOUR PRICES

Payment Policy:  Payment is on booking.

1 Person

130 EURO – 350 EURO  

** The price of the balloon tour varies according to the intensity of the tourist season. Prices change according to supply and demand and with early reservation payment.  The summer season is the most expensive period. It is cheaper in the winter months.


Note:
If your hot air balloon tour is canceled due to bad weather, your money will be refunded 100%.
(Per Person 15 euro register fee exclude)

Or, for cancellations made by the Turkish Civil Aviation Authority, you can fly the next morning, depending on availability.

 

- Prices increase during the high season depending on the demand.
- Children: Minimum age is 7 years, accompanied by parents.
- Children the age of 6 and younger are not allowed to join hot air balloon tours.

Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour Prices Include

  • Hotel transfer pickup and drop-off
  • Breakfast at the flight point
  • Insurance
  • Champagne party after landing
  • Presentation of medals upon landing
  • 24/7 customer support
  • Photographs and prints (available to purchase)

Seasonal Pick-up times from hotels
Hotel pick-up times for hot air balloon tours change in summer and winter periods.
Summer (April to October)      : 4:00 am to 5 am depending on hotel location
Winter (November to March) : 5:00 am to 6 am depending on the hotel location

Cappadocia Balloon tour

 

 

 

Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour Information

Cancellation Policy 
If the Civil aviation institution cancels your balloon tour due to adverse weather conditions, your balloon fee will be refunded, excluding the registration fee of 15 Euro per person.
Or, for cancellations made by the Turkish Civil Aviation Authority, you can fly the next morning, depending on availability.


What to Bring for the Flight

  • Passport or ID
  • Appropriate attire for the weather
  • Warm clothes

 

Not Allowed on the Flight

  • Luggage and big bags
  • Smoking
  • People with physical mobility handicaps
  • Children under 7 years of age

 

What to Know Before the Flight

  • This tour is not suitable for those who are shorter than 110 centimeters.
  • As required by law, the full name and ID or Passport number of all passengers must be provided at the time of booking.


COVID-19 Precautions

  • All areas and handrails touched by the passengers are frequently cleaned
  • All passengers must maintain their distance during their transport to and from the hotel
  • The number of visitors is limited in order to reduce crowds
  • Passengers are required to bring and wear masks during the balloon tour
  • Passengers will get a mandatory temperature check before their flight


General Information About Hot Air Balloon Tours 

Balloons are made of a very light, reinforced nylon fabric called Hyperlast. The passenger baskets are woven from flexible and strong mats and lightweight materials such as fiberglass or aluminum. The basket is connected to the envelope with stainless steel and strong ropes.

 

Balloon Preparation: To prepare the balloon for a flight, the envelope is removed from the basket (or bag) and laid on the ground lengthwise. The burners are attached to the vertical posts and the basket is attached to the cables under the envelope. A motor-driven fan is used to inflate the envelope with cold air. When partially inflated, the air is heated by a burner and the envelope rises above the basket. With more heating, there is enough “lift” for the balloon to fly.

 

The Flight Direction of the Balloons: Balloon pilots plan their flight prior to launch to prevent the balloon from drifting to an unsuitable area. They use different air currents at different altitudes to guide the balloon to a good landing site and avoid landing on agricultural lands and places that are close to livestock not to cause any harm to the crops and animals. Passengers generally like lower-level flights to see fairy chimneys up close, however, on a typical balloon flight, the balloon will fly at varying heights, from tree level to approximately 900 meters above the ground so that the passengers can see the panoramic view of Cappadocia for a short time. The pilot has to adjust the flight distance according to the direction and strength of the wind.

Flight Duration: The tour takes approximately 3 to 4 hours, including hotel pick-up and drop-off. Preparing the balloon normally takes about 30 minutes. The flight itself normally takes about 60 to 90 minutes. After the flight, the champagne celebration lasts approximately 30 minutes and the return to the hotel takes approximately 30 minutes. Balloons always carry enough fuel for at least 2 hours of flight and 30 minutes of reserve capacity.
Landing location can be anywhere within 3-15 kilometers depending on the speed of the wind and weather conditions when flying at various altitudes.

Clothing: Clothing is important in balloon tours, as higher altitudes are colder than the ground altitudes. For example, it is 3-5 degrees colder at 300 meters above the ground. You can benefit from the heat as the pilot uses the burners all the time during the flight. Wearing warm clothes, wool socks, and thermal underwear for winter flights is strongly recommended.

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Tour Code
EN-076
Tour Name
Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour
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Cappadocia
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Cappadocia Special Hot Air Balloon Tour

The Cappadocia Hot air balloon tour is a popular tourist activity that offers a unique perspective on the Fairy Chimneys and the surrounding landscape. Hot air balloon rides are usually done at sunrise or sunset, which offers a unique and beautiful perspective of the landscape at sunrise and sunset.
The Cappadocia tour price is suitable for every budget. The Cappadocia holiday is another beautiful one in Kapadokya Cave hotels.

Information
  • Tour Code : EN-076
  • Duration : 4 - 5 Hours
  • Start : Cappadocia
  • End : Cappadocia
  • Tour Season : All year
  • Transfer : Vehicle
  • Distance : 30 Km
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