The 4 Hot Air Balloon Flights in Istanbul That Earn Their Price

1.Cappadocia Dream: 2-Days Tour from Istanbul & Balloon Ride Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 236 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $590Our pick

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia, sleep in a cave-style hotel, and explore churches, valleys, an underground city, and ancient ruins in a small group of up to 10. Add a sunrise balloon flight, with guides such as Yasar, Busra, Mustafa, or Ilyda leading the regional tours.

“The trip was sensational. Our tour guide was incredible and very knowledgeable. The air balloon was a memory I will cherish forever. It was also incredible knowing that every moment of the trip was accounted for so you didn’t have to worry about anything.”

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2.2 Day Cappadocia Tour From Istanbul With Optional BALLOON Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $565Best value

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia, then spend two full days visiting Zelve, Göreme, Avanos, Red Valley, an underground city, and more. Guides such as Mustafa, Deniz, Erbil, Sekban, and Özay have led this route. Add a sunrise balloon flight, but expect early starts and long days.

“Incredible experience and views. Not to be missed in Cappadociia. Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable crew. Flower Balloons gave gift bag, certificates and celebration at end.”

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3.2-Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul – Optional Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 61 reviews · 2 days (approx.)

You fly from Istanbul to Kayseri, visit Kaymakli or Özkonak, Rose Valley, Pasabag, Avanos, Göreme, and Uchisar, then finish at Kayseri Airport. Guides may include Famous, Sibel, Uğur, or Ünlü Kocan. Add the balloon flight for sunrise views.

“We just love this tour! Well organised itineraries. The places we visited were simply amazing. Friendly and knowledgable guides. The balloon ride was just awesome. Beautiful and colourful landscape. Wanna do it again!”

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4.3-Days, 2-nights in Cappadocia & Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 3 days · from $945

You’ll fly from Istanbul to Kayseri, stay two nights in Cappadocia, and explore Uçhisar, Zelve, Avanos, the underground city, and Ihlara Valley. The package includes flights, transfers, meals, guides, museum tickets, sunset ATV riding, and an optional balloon flight. Guides may include Salim or Selim Ayas.

“Our guide Salim made the experience fantastic. Also the planning from the Agency was great, perfect 3-day package to keep busy and exploring Cappadocia!”

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