Best seller Balloon flights Standard Balloon Flight
The classic sunrise flight over Göreme’s valleys in a shared basket.
from €170 per person
Local tour team in Göreme, Cappadocia
Cappadocia tours and hot air balloon rides
Sunrise balloon flights over Göreme, guided Red and Green tours and small adventures in Cappadocia — with clear prices, free hotel pickup and a real person on WhatsApp before and after you book.
- Free hotel pickup in Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Avanos & Ortahisar
- Pay on the day — no card details online
- Full refund if your balloon flight is cancelled
Will the balloons fly?
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Sector flags: SHGM Slot Service Centre (official). Wind outlook: forecast for Göreme — an indicator, not a flight decision.
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Fly over the valleys and watch each tour route come alive on real terrain.
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The experiences our guests choose first — and why.
Best seller Balloon flights 
Our pick Balloon flights Comfort Balloon Flight
A smaller basket and a longer flight — more room for photos.
from €260 per person
Best seller Day tours Red Tour (North Cappadocia)
Göreme Open Air Museum, Uçhisar, Paşabağ, Avanos and Devrent Valley in one day.
from €55 per person
Day tours Green Tour (South Cappadocia)
Underground city, Ihlara Valley walk and Selime Monastery.
from €60 per person
Best seller Adventure Sunset ATV Tour
Ride a quad bike through the valleys and watch the sunset from a ridge.
from €35 per person
Adventure Horse Riding in the Valleys
Cappadocia means “land of beautiful horses” — ride through it at golden hour.
from €40 per person
Which balloon flight is right for you?
Every flight takes off at sunrise over the same valleys. The difference is how many people share your basket and how long you stay in the air.
Standard Balloon Flight
First-timers and best value
from €170 per person
- Guests per basket
- 20–28
- Time in the air
- ≈ 60 min
- Child 6–12
- €140
- About 60 minutes in the air at sunrise
- Views over Love, Rose, Red and Pigeon valleys
- Licensed pilots with thousands of flight hours
Comfort Balloon Flight
More space for photos
from €260 per person
- Guests per basket
- 12–16
- Time in the air
- ≈ 75 min
- Child 6–12
- €230
- Only 12–16 guests per basket
- About 75 minutes in the air
- More space for photos
Deluxe Balloon Flight
A longer, quieter flight
from €390 per person
- Guests per basket
- 8–12
- Time in the air
- ≈ 90 min
- Child 6–12
- €360
- Up to 90 minutes in the air
- Only 8–12 guests
- Lower passes through the valleys when the wind allows
Private Balloon Flight
Proposals and special days
from €3,900 per basket
- Guests per basket
- 2–4
- Time in the air
- ≈ 75 min
- Child 6–12
- —
- The basket only for you (2–4 guests)
- About 75 minutes in the air
- Private celebration after landing
Sunrise and pickup times by month
Balloons launch at first light, so pickup is early. Here is roughly what to expect — we confirm your exact time the evening before.
Our tip: book your balloon for your first morning
Around one morning in five is cancelled for wind or fog. If you fly on your first day and it is cancelled, we can move you to the next morning at no cost.
| Month | Sunrise | Hotel pickup | Flying chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:55 | 06:40 | Lower |
| February | 07:35 | 06:20 | Lower |
| March | 06:55 | 05:40 | Medium |
| April | 06:05 | 04:50 | High |
| May | 05:30 | 04:15 | High |
| June | 05:15 | 04:00 | High |
| July | 05:30 | 04:15 | High |
| August | 05:55 | 04:40 | High |
| September | 06:20 | 05:05 | High |
| October | 06:50 | 05:35 | High |
| November | 07:20 | 06:05 | Medium |
| December | 07:50 | 06:35 | Lower |
How booking works
Send a request
Choose a tour and date. It takes two minutes and no card is needed.
We confirm
A real person checks availability and replies on WhatsApp or email within 2 hours.
We pick you up
The evening before, we send your exact pickup time at your hotel door.
Pay on the day
Pay your guide or driver in cash (EUR, USD or TRY) or by card where available.
Why book with us
Prices you can see
Every tour shows a real “from” price and exactly what is and isn’t included — including museum tickets.
Honest weather advice
We show the official balloon flight status every morning and tell you when to book a backup morning.
Licensed and insured
Balloon flights are operated by SHGM-licensed balloon companies with full passenger insurance.
In your language
This website speaks 13 languages, and our team answers in English and Turkish, with help in others.
Planning your days in Cappadocia
Why Cappadocia is worth the trip
Cappadocia is a high volcanic plateau in central Türkiye where wind and water have carved soft tuff rock into fairy chimneys, canyons and valleys. People lived inside this rock for centuries: you can walk through cave churches painted by Byzantine monks, go down eight floors into an underground city and sleep in a cave hotel in Göreme, Uçhisar or Ürgüp.
The area around Göreme is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is one of the few places in the world where more than a hundred hot air balloons rise together at sunrise.
How many days do you need?
Two full days let you see the essentials; three days is ideal. Day one: a sunrise balloon flight, then the Red Tour of north Cappadocia (Göreme Open Air Museum, Paşabağ, Avanos). Day two: the Green Tour to the underground city, Ihlara Valley and Selime Monastery. Day three: the quieter Blue Tour, a sunset ATV or horse ride, or a hike through Rose and Red valleys.
Book the balloon for your first morning. If the flight is cancelled for weather, you still have time to fly on another day.
When to visit Cappadocia
Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) bring mild days, clear mornings and the most flying days for balloons. Summer is hot in the afternoon but perfect at sunrise and sunset. Winter turns the valleys white and is quieter and cheaper, but balloon flights are cancelled more often, so plan two or three mornings.
Getting here and getting around
The closest airports are Nevşehir Kapadokya (NAV), about 40 minutes from Göreme, and Kayseri (ASR), about 70 minutes away with more flights. Most hotels are in Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Avanos and Ortahisar — all our tours include free pickup from these towns, so you do not need a car.
Before you book
What happens if my balloon flight is cancelled?
Flights need permission from the civil aviation authority each morning. If flying is not allowed, you do not pay — we offer the next available morning or a full refund. That is why we recommend booking your balloon for your first morning in Cappadocia.
What is the best time of year for a balloon flight?
April to October has the most flying days, with May, June, September and October the favourites. Winter flights are beautiful over snow but are cancelled more often, so plan two or three mornings.
Do I pay online?
No. You send a free booking request, we confirm it, and you pay on the day in cash (EUR, USD or TRY) or by card where available. For private baskets and packages we may ask for a deposit.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, from hotels in Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Avanos, Ortahisar and Çavuşin. From other towns we can arrange pickup for a small supplement — just ask.
Are museum tickets included in the Red and Green tours?
Entrance fees are paid on site and listed on each tour page, so you can see the exact total. Children under 8 and Museum Pass holders enter free or at a discount.
Can children join?
Children from 6 can fly in a balloon with an adult. Day tours are suitable for all ages, and we offer child prices for ages 6–12. ATV drivers must be 18, but children can ride as passengers.
Not sure which tour to choose?
Tell us your dates and what you enjoy — we will suggest a plan for your days in Cappadocia. Free, no obligation.