Children aged 0-4 are not allowed to fly. To maximize everyone's safety and enjoyment, our pilots only fly with children who are old enough to understand a preflight briefing and tall enough to see over the side of the basket unaided by a parent or guardian (usually at least 5 years old). Parents and guardians should be mindful of flight times with small children who can get bored and restless standing in the balloon for an hour.

No. If you are pregnant or think that you might be pregnant, you should not fly due to the possibility of a bumpy landing. However, if you have friends or family taking a flight with us, we are more than happy to take you to the launch site to see them off and to meet them at the landing site.

The Federal Aviation Administration issues a Balloon Pilot Certificate to candidates who pass an FAA written examination, train a prescribed number of hours in a balloon, make a solo flight to altitude, pass a flight test, and submit a medical statement. Balloons are subject to regular air safety checks and are registered like any other aircraft. The FAA will not allow a balloon to be certified as airworthy unless these inspections and checks are conducted by authorized and certified maintenance personnel.

A deposit is due at booking, payable online through PayPal. The balance must be paid in cash prior to the flight. We accept Euros, Turkish Lira, Pounds Sterling and US Dollars. Payment by credit card will incur an additional fee of 10 Euros.

Due to the popularity of balloon flights, we suggest booking in advance, especially if you want to fly on a particular date.

From start to finish, your ballooning adventure will last about 3 hours. The preparation and inflation of the balloon normally takes about 30 minutes and is quite interesting to watch.

Hot air balloons come in varying sizes, with capacities ranging from 8 to 24 people. Prices also vary, depending on the capacity of the basket. Passengers stand in different compartments in the basket, enabling everyone to enjoy the spectacular views. Balloon volume, outside air temperature, altitude above sea level, and other variables all affect the flight.

If the weather does not permit flying, your flight may be delayed until the following morning. We therefore recommend that you book your flight for your first available morning in Cappadocia to avoid missing out on this unforgettable experience. If your flight is delayed or cancelled, and you are leaving the following morning, all payments made will be refunded in full. Tickets may be transferred to alternative dates and are valid for one year, subject to our cancellation policy.

We will meet you at your hotel 30-60 minutes before your flight, depending on your hotel location. We will drive you to the launch site for a pre-flight buffet breakfast.

Ballooning requires good weather. We do not fly in wind consistently above 11 kmph (7 mph), rain, snow, or fog. We also do not fly when thunderstorms threaten the area. Myriad other conditions can affect the decision to fly or not to fly, all of which will be duly considered by the pilot to ensure flight safety. The final decision regarding any flight rests with the pilot. If your scheduled flight is cancelled, the flight will be re-scheduled at no additional cost. If you are unable to re-schedule, all payments will be refunded in full.

We will either email you directly or contact your hotel with your precise pick-up time one day prior to your flight.

The take-off sites vary from day to day, according to wind speeds and direction, thus allowing us to visit the most charming valleys and peaks of Cappadocia.

Our balloons will land in any large area that is easily accessible, including parks, fields, school grounds, or alongside roads.

Only pilots who are licensed by the FAA and have passed regular flight checks are allowed to conduct flights.

The Federal Aviation Administration controls ballooning with the same strict regulations that apply to airplanes.

We usually take off with the sun, the perfect time of day to take great photos and videos of the valleys and the lunar landscape and, of course, other balloons in the air. Some flights must take off after the sun rises due to weather conditions.