What are the fun facts about hot air balloons in Cappadocia?

Saying one, two, three, four, five, today there are 25 balloon companies. The number of balloons is about 250. The number of flying balloons is maximum 165 pieces per day. An average of 500 thousand people annually in Cappadocia enjoy this incredible experience that allows daily weather conditions.



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Flying a hot air balloon is a magical, soul-lifting experience. It's quiet, calm and unbelievably relaxing. And flying in a hot air balloon in Cappadocia is even better. Because the landscape in this part of Turkey is dominated by the so called “fairy chimneys” – stone structures beyond comparison.

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HOW HIGH DO BALLOONS FLY? The highest hot air balloon flight on record went to an altitude of 22,000 ft. However, the typical romantic or pleasure flight would fly from treetop level to a few thousand feet, depending on the wind speed and direction.

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Hot air balloons were the first technology to allow Humans to fly. While hot air goes into the Balloon it is not hot air that makes the Balloon go up. It is actually the Air becoming less dense than the air surrounding the Balloon as a result of the Heat.

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There is an investment cost of about 1 million euros for balloons only. Insurance companies are paid insurance for each balloon and every passengers. In addition, guarantees costly are given to the government. A pilot and a team of 6 people are required for each balloon.

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Equipment Hot air balloons are complex machines that require regular maintenance and replacement of parts to guarantee safety and reliability. High-quality equipment comes at a price, and these costs are passed on to customers.

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There are three main types of balloons, the first is the Montgolfier type which uses fire to heat the air inside the balloon to gain lift. The second is the hybrid balloon which uses hot air in the same way, but also has a compartment of helium or hydrogen gas in the top.

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