HOW TO ARRANGE A HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT IN CAPPADOCIA ?

As one of the alternative options you can choose to visit this region, the hot air balloon tour has been preferred for years as an ideal method of both exploring the region and viewing these natural beauties in a fun way.

Cappadocia is one of the most popular hot air balloon routes in the world. The fairy chimneys and valleys of Cappadocia offer a magnificent and exciting visual feast for hot air balloon tours. Cappadocia is one of the best tour options you can choose for an unforgettable hot air balloon tour with its geographical and historical features. Hot air balloon tours are usually conducted in the early morning hours due to weather conditions. An experienced certified pilot inside each hot air balloon guides the balloon. Hot air balloon tours in the Cappadocia region are offered in three different tour programs: standard (60 minutes), deluxe (90 minutes) and private.
For the hot air balloon tour, regardless of the company you choose, you must make a reservation in advance. The flight day schedule is about the same for each company: The companies’ shuttle services take the group that will participate in the hot air balloon tour from the hotel between 04:30 and 5:30 a.m. until the offices close to the departure area where the tours will be organized, where a hearty breakfast is served before the hot air balloon tour begins. Then it’s off to the area where the hot air balloons will take off. After the pre-flight briefing, the hot air balloons are prepared and the baskets are loaded. At the end of these hot air balloon tours, a champagne party is held, which has become a tradition. At the same time, a souvenir flight certificate is given to those who join the tour at the end of the flight, and a crew will drop you off at your hotel.

Hot air balloon tours take place 30 minutes between fairy chimneys and valleys and 30 minutes higher to see the entire panorama. The flight height may vary depending on weather conditions.
The starting point of the hot air balloon flight is generally the Göreme region. We can say that nearly one million tourists from different countries have taken hot air balloon tours in Cappadocia for one year.
It can be said that there is a great interest of foreign tourists as well as a significant participation of local tourists. While Cappadocia balloon tour prices may vary depending on the winter season and summer season, the price range is about €180-200.
Finally, we recommend that you prepare your camera and camera to view the valleys filled with fairy chimneys.