Each flight is custom tailored to the weather conditions of the day by our experienced pilots. We schedule our flights just after sunrise seven days a week, year-round. We prefer to fly at daybreak because the morning winds are generally the calmest of the day, the wildlife is most often seen, and besides there is no better way to start the day! During the summer months and in early fall we’re often able to get an imprompt flight in a couples hours before sunset.

Our flights average just over an hour in duration during which time we’ll travel anywhere from 5 to 20 miles depending on the wind speed and directions we encounter flying at various altitudes. During the flight the pilot will vary the balloons’ altitude from tree top level, a height that allows one to reach out and commune with nature, to heights of several thousand feet, where one may look out in a visual sweep, and see much of Cappadocia. Whatever the altitude, lighter-than-air-flight offers a truly unique flying experience.

Spring and summer flights are abound with a luscious green carpeting on the hills and in the valleys of Cappadocia. Imagine observing the vibrancy of autumn from aloft? Winter flights offer the uninhibited views of the landscape wtih snow. Every season offers a special uniqueness and beauty, which makes flying in a balloon a perfect year-round endeavor.

Pre-Flight: An informative pre-flight briefing by your FAA Certified Commercial Pilot. All of our pilots and balloons are fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Inflation: You can actually participate in the exciting inflation process, or just watch the multi-colored balloon unfold a world of color around you. Before you realize it, the pilot stands the balloon up and you board the hand-crafted wicker basket.

Takeoff: The lift-off and ascent is so gentle many people do not realize they have left the loving arms of mother earth. As you become one with the wind, you lose sensation of motion and perception of heights. You begin to feel the peacefulness and tranquillity of ballooning.

Flight: The flight lasts about an hour, more or less and will be full of wonderful discoveries. The memory lasts for a lifetime. Never again will you think of flying in quite the same way.

Landing: Your pilot will look for a spot near a farm, where there will be thrilled people to help you celebrate your “arrival”. After landing the pilot and crew will pack up the balloon and return to the launch site for the post flight celebration. The tradition of celebrating the flight began in the early 1700’s upon landing, the first balloons were feared as evil spirits, and attacked by the local villagers and farmers. A later balloonist presented a letter from the King and a bottle of champagne as evidence of their Earthly origins, and so continues today, the tradition of champagne as a gesture of friendliness and good times.

Transfer: Our crew will transfer you back to your accommodation.