Why are hot air balloons so popular in Cappadocia?

One of the many reasons hot air balloons are so popular in Cappadocia is that the balloons can descend very low, and you can get panoramic views of the entire place. Other places offer hot air ballooning, but you cannot descend close to the ground as wild animals are lurking in the savannahs and grasslands. So, you get to witness the undulating landscape from close quarters. And, when you ascend to around 900 m, you can get a bird’s eye view of the entire place. You can also catch glimpses of the ‘Fairy Chimney’ rock formations.

What is the best time to visit Cappadocia for hot air ballooning?

You can visit Cappadocia for hot air ballooning any time throughout the year. However, you must remember the hot and sultry summers and snowy winters. The ideal time to visit the location for hot air ballooning activity is spring and fall. Spring lasts from April to June. Moreover, fall lasts from September to October.

Which are the best places to view hot air ballooning in Cappadocia?

Goreme – This is one of the first places that comes to mind when viewing hot air ballooning in Cappadocia. You can also see the entire city from the hilltop. Love Valley is another spot in Cappadocia which is apt for hot air balloon viewing. The hot air balloons also take off and land from this point. Rose Valley – You can head to the sunset viewpoint in Rose Valley to catch glimpses of the activity. This location is very popular during sunset. The place is around 30 minutes away from Göreme. Pigeon Valley is also one of the best hot air balloon viewing spots. Numerous artificial dove houses carved on the soft volcanic rocks act as a visual spectacle today. The place is also quite good for photography. This is usually deserted, so you do not have to face the crowds.

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Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon, Turkey

Q: How to get to Cappadocia?

Flight: Cappadocia is in Turkey. You may find numerous flights to Turkey from countries all over the world. The two main airports near Cappadocia are Kayseri & Nevşehir. Cappadocia is located in Central Anatolia. Turkish Airlines has numerous flights from Istanbul. Train: You can also avail yourself of high-speed train services from Istanbul. Before reaching Cappadocia, the train line passes through Istanbul, Ankara, and Konya.Bus: In Istanbul, you can take a trip by bus, which usually takes 10 hours. Many bus companies have services from Istanbul to Nevsehir Otogar. It is a short ride from there to Cappadocia. You can also book a car transfer while booking the trip.

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Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Highlights

Embark on a Cappadocia hot air balloon ride and witness a spectacular sunrise view like never before
Fly over the major landmarks of the city, including the famous Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia
Enjoy a safe and smooth-sailing balloon flight experience in the presence of a highly-skilled pilot
Celebrate the completion of this amazing activity as you're awarded a certificate of flight attendance
Savour a light breakfast with your companions along with champagne served at the end of the activity

Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Overview

Pick-up/ Drop-off Location: Any centrally located hotel in Cappadocia

Pick-up Time: 4:30 AM - 5:30 AM

Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Operational Timings:

Economy Flight: 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Comfort Flight: 4:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Flight Duration: 1 Hour (Approx.)

Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour Duration: 2 Hours (Approx.)

About Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia:

Cappadocia is a semi-arid region in central Turkey, that is known for its distinctive fairy chimneys - a group of tall, cone-shaped rock formations in Monks Valley, Göreme. Take the hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia during the early morning hours to witness a beautiful sunrise view along the city horizon. Bring your friends along and feel accomplished as you receive the certificate of flight attendance at the end.

About the Activity:

Arrive at your hotel lobby at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time to get picked up conveniently.
Upon reaching the Cappadocia hot air balloon launching point, you will be given a safety briefing by the on-ground expert pilot.
Witness a mesmerizing sight as the several balloons are lighted up by the pilots at the same time.
Hop on the balloon as instructed by your pilot and begin an amazing tour around the rocky valleys and legendary landscapes of Cappadocia.
Watch the spectacular sunrise view over the Cappadocia horizon and feel refreshed as you soak in the fresh morning air.
Enjoy your smooth-sailing flight as your pilot shows you the notable landmarks & points of interest like the Fairy Chimneys.
After completion of the flight, celebrate the moment with your companions as you are served champagne (non-alcoholic) and a light breakfast.
You will also be awarded a certificate of flight attendance at the end to cherish the moment. Make sure to capture all these little moments of joy.
Get dropped off conveniently at your hotel lobby after the eventful experience.

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Comfort Flight

1 Hours

INR 30,000

INR 24,150

Per Adult

Get an exceptional Cappadocia hot air balloon flight with a group of 15-20 people and an expert pilot by your side.

Note:

Children must be aged 5+ years to participate in this activity. All participants are charged the same adult price.
Children aged 5-16 years must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Price Includes

Ticket
- 1-hour hot air balloon comfort flight
- Briefing by your pilot
- Breathtaking view of the sunrise
- Flying over the flights presents you the closest view of the fairy chimneys
- Highest altitude to view see the whole landscape
- Free wifi onboard
- Certificate of flight attendance
- Group photo with your pilot
Transfers
- Pick Up & Drop Off from the Cappadocia hotels
Meals
- Champagne Toasting after Landing
- Light breakfast

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Know Before You Go for Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon

If your flight is cancelled on the day (due to weather conditions), a full refund will be given. Your booking will be transferred to the following day, subject to availability.
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Cappadocia at approximately 04:30 for the transfer to the launch site when you avail of the hot air balloon ride in the Cappadocia package.
Children must be aged 5+ years to participate in this activity. All participants are charged the same adult price. Children aged 5-16 years must be accompanied by a paying adult.
ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival.
All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.

Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Map

Starting Point

Cappadocia göreme

Mezar Cd., 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Turkey

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17 Jul, 2022

Good

Shyama Patnaik

Once we were in the air, the experience was magical. The pilot took us to almost 900 ft high and the view was superb. The sunrise view was magnificent. The pilot was very friendly and engaging. However, the pilot did not take us to see the fairy chimneys from the top. According to the pilot, the wind was not in the favourable direction and hence he couldn't take us to that side. As promised we had snacks and champagne at the end. The major issue was getting into the balloon basket. While they had a ladder on the outside, it was extremely difficult to get inside the basket which was quite high. One had to practically jump in, which was difficult for senior citizens. Otherwise it was a great experience!

14 Sep, 2022

Excellent

Rohan Singhi

Awesome Time, everything was perfect from the pick up to Flight experience.

24 Aug, 2022

Excellent

Manish Kumar

It was a wonderful experience. The staff was very helpful. They picked us at 4:50 am and it was good flight experience. The pilot was very funny. He keeps cheering in the whole hot balloon experience.

16 Jul, 2022

Excellent

Shruti Garg

Hot air balloon Cappadocia was the highlight of my trip to Turkey and thrillophillia made it an awesome experience for us. I was offered the best service ta best price. Couldn't have asked for more.

01 Jul, 2022

Excellent

Adripathi Dutta

Awesome experience! I loved everything about the hot air balloon ride. The staffs were polite, the pilot was friendly and the ride itself was truly a unique experience. The pilot expertly drove the balloon through the cone-like rocks offering a wonderful view of the landscape and gave us a smooth landing. Thanks Thrillophilia for this tour!

07 Jul, 2022

Excellent

Saumik Parikh

It was awesome and made our life time memories worth remembering

20 Jun, 2022

Excellent

Afreen Memeon

I went on the hot air balloon ride with my better half and it was certainly a gifting experience for our first anniversary. The ride was both adventurous and romantic with just the two of us several metres above the ground in mid-air. We took so many pictures against the backdrop of the beautiful sunrise. Thanks Thrillophilia for making this tour memorable.

04 Jun, 2022

Excellent

Mayuri R

This was my first experience on a hot air balloon and it was absolutely amazing, we booked it from Thrillophilia. The pilot was friendly and he expertly flew the balloon through the rocky cone-like formations for different vantage points. He also showed us the popular landmarks of the city but the surreal view of sunrise was definitely the highlight of the ride.

05 May, 2022

Excellent

Nimit Pothuvaal

I took the hot air balloon ride at Cappadocia and to my surprise, it was better than I thought it would be. The ride, the aerial view of the rocky landscape and seeing all the colourful balloons gently ebbing and flowing above the Fairy Chimneys is a fantastic experience that I would cherish for a lifetime. A big thanks to the thrillophilia team for making this memorable.

01 May, 2022

Excellent

Pooja Dhandhukiya

My hot air balloon ride at Cappadocia was enjoyable, safe and had a superb landing. I witnessed the splendid landscape of Cappadocia, the magical view of sunrise and all the famous cone-shaped rock formations from mid-air. I even got a commemorative certificate at the end of the ride as a token of remembrance. Thanks Thrillophilia for this amazing activity.

Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Policies

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 1 business hours of successful booking.

In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.

Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

If cancellation are made 60 days before the date of travel then 10.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
If cancellation are made 30 days to 60 days before the date of travel then 25.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
If cancellation are made 15 days to 30 days before the date of travel then 50.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
If cancellation are made 7 days to 15 days before the date of travel then 75.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
If cancellation are made 0 days to 7 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees

Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon FAQs

Why are hot air balloons so popular in Cappadocia?

One of the many reasons hot air balloons are so popular in Cappadocia is that the balloons can descend very low, and you can get panoramic views of the entire place. Other places offer hot air ballooning, but you cannot descend close to the ground as wild animals are lurking in the savannahs and grasslands. So, you get to witness the undulating landscape from close quarters. And, when you ascend to around 900 m, you can get a bird’s eye view of the entire place. You can also catch glimpses of the ‘Fairy Chimney’ rock formations.
What is the best time to visit Cappadocia for hot air ballooning?

You can visit Cappadocia for hot air ballooning any time throughout the year. However, you must remember the hot and sultry summers and snowy winters. The ideal time to visit the location for hot air ballooning activity is spring and fall. Spring lasts from April to June. Moreover, fall lasts from September to October.
Which are the best places to view hot air ballooning in Cappadocia?
- Goreme – This is one of the first places that comes to mind when viewing hot air ballooning in Cappadocia. You can also see the entire city from the hilltop.
- Love Valley is another spot in Cappadocia which is apt for hot air balloon viewing. The hot air balloons also take off and land from this point.
- Rose Valley – You can head to the sunset viewpoint in Rose Valley to catch glimpses of the activity. This location is very popular during sunset. The place is around 30 minutes away from Göreme.
- Pigeon Valley is also one of the best hot air balloon viewing spots. Numerous artificial dove houses carved on the soft volcanic rocks act as a visual spectacle today. The place is also quite good for photography. This is usually deserted, so you do not have to face the crowds.

How long is the hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia?

A standard hot air balloon ride lasts for 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. The activity is an early morning activity, which generally starts at 4 am.

How to get to Cappadocia?

Flight: Cappadocia is in Turkey. You may find numerous flights to Turkey from countries all over the world. The two main airports near Cappadocia are Kayseri & Nevşehir. Cappadocia is located in Central Anatolia. Turkish Airlines has numerous flights from Istanbul.

Train: You can also avail yourself of high-speed train services from Istanbul. Before reaching Cappadocia, the train line passes through Istanbul, Ankara, and Konya.

Bus: In Istanbul, you can take a trip by bus, which usually takes 10 hours. Many bus companies have services from Istanbul to Nevsehir Otogar. It is a short ride from there to Cappadocia.

You can also book a car transfer while booking the trip.

How many passengers does a hot air balloon carry?

The hot air balloons in Cappadocia can carry 16, 20, or 24 passengers along with the flight captain.

Which are the best things to keep in mind while going hot air ballooning in Cappadocia?

You must remember a few things while going to Cappadocia for a hot air balloon ride. They are:

Use the camera strap while enjoying hot air ballooning. You will be floating at around 700 m, and your camera might slip out of your hands. You can be relaxed if you strap it up.
You should not book the activity in advance, as the weather may change at any moment. You should always reach the spot at least 30 minutes in advance to learn the instructions. If the weather plays spoilsport, you will be moved to the next day’s slot, and if the operators think the weather will be bad for the next few days, they will issue a refund.
You should carry a sweater or hooded jacket for your hot air balloon ride, as it can get chilly up there.
You should follow all the instructions properly.

How many hours is enough for a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia?

On the hot air balloon ride, you can catch glimpses of fairy chimney rock formations, orchards, and valleys from the sky, lasting 45 minutes to 1.5 hours or more.

What are the inclusions of the Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon?

The Cappadocia hot air balloon ride includes a thrilling journey in mid-air, but you will also get breakfast beforehand. The breakfast includes local food, tea, coffee, and snacks. You also get a glass of champagne on landing. The transfers from the hotel are also included in the package. You are insured for the journey.

Moreover, you also get a certificate of participation after the ride. A professional guide is also included in the cost. So, it is an inclusive package for you.

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Goreme Open Air Museum

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Ihlara Valley

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Kaymakli Underground City

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Devrent Valley

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Pasabag

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