Balloon Crew - They will put a box on the table during the champagne ceremony. I think 10-15% is a good tip for all the work the crew does before, during, and after your flight to make sure you have a great experience.

In the Cappadocia region of Turkey, tipping your hot air balloon pilot and ground crew is a widely accepted practice and is highly appreciated, though not strictly mandatory. The pilots undergo rigorous training and hold significant responsibility for your safety in complex wind conditions. A standard tip usually ranges from 100 to 200 Turkish Lira per person (or roughly $5 to $10 USD/Euro) for the pilot. It is also common practice to leave a smaller tip in a communal "tip box" usually found near the post-flight champagne celebration for the ground crew, who handle the heavy lifting of inflating and packing the massive balloon envelope. . Tipping is seen as a gesture of gratitude for the early morning effort—crews often start at 4:00 AM—and the specialized skill required to navigate the unique rock formations. While some luxury tours may claim tips are included, the crew often relies on these gratuities as a significant supplement to their seasonal income.