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90 Minutes
Daily Tour
16 people
English
A Deluxe Balloon Flight in Cappadocia is the ultimate hot air balloon experience, offering extra time in the air and a more exclusive setting for those looking a longer and more immersive journey. As the sun rises over Göreme, hundreds of colorful balloons lift off, filling the sky with breathtaking colors. This 1.5-hour flight allows you to float higher and explore deeper into Cappadocia’s surreal landscape, passing over fairy chimneys, ancient rock formations, and hidden valleys bathed in golden morning light.
Unlike the Standard Balloon Flight, the Deluxe Flight features a 16-20-passenger basket, providing extra comfort, more personal space, and unobstructed panoramic views. The extended flight duration gives you more time to take in the beauty of Cappadocia’s dramatic terrain, from the towering rock spires to the vast, open landscapes. After an unforgettable 90-minute flight, we land with a traditional champagne toast, celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
The Deluxe Balloon Flight in Cappadocia is perfect for those who want the longest and most in-depth aerial exploration of the region. With 16-20 passengers per basket, you enjoy a more intimate experience, better photo opportunities, and extended flight time compared to the Standard and Comfort Flights. These flights are operated by Cappadocia’s most skilled and experienced balloon pilots, ensuring a safe, smooth, and truly remarkable journey.
If you’re looking for a shorter yet still intimate flight, you may also consider our Comfort Balloon Flight, which offers a 1-hour experience with fewer passengers for added comfort.
Cappadocia’s Hot Air Balloon Flights operate year-round, but the best time to experience a hot air balloon tour in Cappadocia is between April and November. These months offer clear skies and stable wind conditions, ensuring the smoothest and most scenic flights.
Since hot air balloon rides in Cappadocia are weather-dependent, it’s always best to book in advance. Want to know more about the best time to fly, pricing, and what to expect? Check out our blog for expert insights and travel tips before you book your Hot Air Balloon Flight in Cappadocia.
Begin your adventure with a hotel pickup before sunrise and transfer to the launch site.
Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee or tea while watching the balloons being prepared.
Experience an extended 90-minute hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia with a 16-20 passenger basket, offering a premium and intimate experience.
Float above Göreme’s stunning valleys, fairy chimneys, and rock formations, capturing the breathtaking sunrise.
Celebrate your flight with a traditional champagne toast and receive a commemorative flight certificate.
Return to your hotel with unforgettable memories of your Deluxe Balloon Flight in Cappadocia.
Hot air balloon flights scheduled each morning during sunrise all year round.
Balloon flights are depending on weather conditions. Turkish Civil Aviation Authority has a Representation Office in Cappadocia that gives approval of balloon flights if the weather conditions are within limits. This applies to all hot air balloon companies in Cappadocia.
If there is a cancellation made by the Turkish Civil Aviation Authority (due to bad weather conditions), you can choose to be rescheduled to next morning subject to availability or get 100% payment refund.
As Hot Air Balloon Göreme we unfortunately do not accept children below age of 5. Because of the height of the basket, they will have difficult time to see anything and enjoy the hot air balloon tour. Children below age of 5 may also have difficulties to proceed with the landing position.
Balloons need stable winds to operate effectively and the hours just following sunrise are the best for finding these winds. Since balloons move with the air, the weather is very important in deciding to whether or not to fly. The pilot chooses a launch site to use the wind currents to fly towards a suitable landing site.
Most balloonists enjoy low level flight. The typical balloon flight would be anywhere from tree level to about 900 meters (3,000 feet) above the ground. For Cappadocia Balloon flights, it is not really necessary climbing to high altitudes. For a short time, its good to have panoramic view of Cappadocia then it might be boring. Also most of the time, there are strong air currents in higher altitudes to carry the balloon way far from the most significant areas.
Flying in a high sided balloon basket is not like standing in a roof or a high ladder. You don't get that vertigo feeling. It is more like the ground is unfolding beneath you and because you are moving with the wind, there is no wind blowing. The basket does not rock or sway so you can't possibly fall out.
At high altitude, it is colder than at ground level, generally 3.5°C degrees colder for each 300 meters (1,000 feet) of altitude. But during the flight, the pilot constantly uses burners which spreads heat around itself will make you feel warmer. Especially for winter flights we highly recommended to wear 2 layers of socks and thermal underwears.
Good question! The simple answer is that nobody knows, exactly! The pilot will have done flight planning before the launch to ensure that the forecast wind direction does not take the balloon towards an unsuitable area. He will use the different air currents at different altitudes to steer the balloon toward a good landing place. The pilot also closely follows agreements with local landowners. This means that the balloon won't fly too close to livestock or land in areas planted with valuable crops.
When the time comes to put the balloon up, the envelope is removed from the bag and laid out in a long line. The burners are attached to the uprights, and the basket is attached to the cables on the bottom of the envelope. An engine 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 further heating, there is sufficient “lift” for the balloon to fly.
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