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I count my Cappadocia balloon flight as one of life's great thrills.

The crew picks you up at your hotel before dawn and drives you to the takeoff site. After a chilly dawn launch you float silently above the Cappadocian moonscape dotted with villages, vineyards and fruit orchards for about an hour, coming down in a farmer's field.

The crew retrieves you and the aircraft, then breaks out the bubbly for a traditional champagne toast to a successful aeronautical adventure. This photo gallery has more info.

The balloons traditionally fly from April through October when the skies are clear and the winds light at dawn, but recently some crews have made themselves available in winter as well, just in case there is a day with favorable weather for flying.

Reserve your place(s) in the balloon basket several days in advance if you can.

It's best to schedule your flight for the morning after your first night in Cappadocia. If unsuitable weather prevents the balloons from flying on that first morning, you'll have a back-up possibility on your second morning.

A balloon ascent is not cheap, but it's little enough to pay for a truly unforgettable pleasure in your life.

My favorite hot-air balloon flight company is Kapadokya Balloons. They have excellent, experienced pilots, first-rate equipment and an unblemished safety record—all of which are very important, believe me. Details...


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Hot-air Balloons Over Cappadocia

Above, Hot-air balloons float above the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.
Below, drifting through a valley above a town.

Hot Air Balloon in Cappadocia, Turkey