What is unique about flying in a hot air balloon in Cappadocia?

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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The stunning landscape of Cappadocia is one of the most popular destinations for hot air balloon rides in the world and with good reason. With its unique rock formations, fairy chimneys, and ancient cave dwellings, Cappadocia is a real-world wonder.

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Hot air balloon rides offer a unique perspective of the world below, giving you endless views of landscapes and scenery that can't be seen from anywhere else. Whether it's your first time soaring in a hot air balloon or you're a returning adventurer, the views of natural beauty never cease to amaze.

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One of Turkey's most well-known natural wonders is the unearthly landscapes of Cappadocia which is known for its extraordinary rock formations and amazing hot air balloons in the sky. Not only Cappadocia's geography is unique but also the history of this amazing place is deep, rich, and complex.

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If it's too hot out, it's miserable to be on a hot air balloon ride. People often ask us if it gets cold when we take a hot air balloon to altitude. The answer is no—the normal lapse rate in temperature decreases by 3 degrees every 1000 feet in altitude. However, the lapse rate is not consistent when it's hot outside.

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Ballooning is a fair-weather sport. Wind speed and direction are the 2 most common reasons for last minute cancellations. Balloons travel with the wind so fast winds cause the flight to end too quickly and nobody wants to go in a direction with no landing areas.

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Steve Fossett's world record stands at - Northam, Western Australia to Queensland, Australia. 13 days 12 hours 5 minutes (14 days 19 hours 50 minutes to landing), 20,482.26 statute miles (32,963 kilometres).

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