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Royal Balloon Aeronautical Company
Royal Balloon Aeronautical Company in Cappadocia, Turkey
Royal Balloon is a ballooning company operating in the Cappadocia region on Turkey's central plateau. It runs hot-air balloon flights over the valleys and tuff rock formations around Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp and Avanos. The organization is ISO 9001 certified and operates under the rules of the Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
Flights usually take place at dawn, when winds are most stable and visibility is best. Average time in the air is about 60 minutes, but the route and duration depend on weather conditions, air traffic control instructions and the chosen launch site. The launch site varies according to wind direction.
Flight safety is ensured by Turkey's current aviation regulations, and flights are flown only in suitable weather. Flights operate year-round, although demand peaks from spring through autumn when favorable conditions are more likely.
Travelers should allow for an early start, weather-dependent scheduling and the need to book in advance during the high season. It is recommended to wear comfortable closed shoes and seasonally appropriate clothing - it can be cooler at altitude than on the ground. The flight offers panoramic views of Cappadocia's valleys and allows you to see the characteristic "stone chimneys" from an unusual angle.
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Royal Balloon is a ballooning company operating in the Cappadocia region on Turkey's central plateau. It runs hot-air balloon flights over the valleys and tuff rock formations around Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp and Avanos. The organization is ISO 9001 certified and operates under the rules of the Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
Flights usually take place at dawn, when winds are most stable and visibility is best. Average time in the air is about 60 minutes, but the route and duration depend on weather conditions, air traffic control instructions and the chosen launch site. The launch site varies according to wind direction.
Flight safety is ensured by Turkey's current aviation regulations, and flights are flown only in suitable weather. Flights operate year-round, although demand peaks from spring through autumn when favorable conditions are more likely.
Travelers should allow for an early start, weather-dependent scheduling and the need to book in advance during the high season. It is recommended to wear comfortable closed shoes and seasonally appropriate clothing - it can be cooler at altitude than on the ground. The flight offers panoramic views of Cappadocia's valleys and allows you to see the characteristic "stone chimneys" from an unusual angle.
Flights take place at dawn under safe weather conditions and require advance booking.
Dawn flights over the valleys of Göreme and Uçhisar
Before takeoff a weather check and a brief safety briefing are held, after which passengers are distributed among the basket sections for proper balance. Takeoff and landing take place from one of the field launch sites selected for the morning's wind direction. The whole program, including transfers, takes several hours.
During the flight you will see Love Valley, the Red and Rose Valleys, Pigeon Valley and the Paşabağ area with its tall tuff pillars. On clear days Mount Erciyes may be visible on the horizon. Altitude and direction are adjusted by the pilot depending on conditions, so the landscapes and viewing points vary from flight to flight.
Flights are operated by licensed pilots and only in safe weather - they may be rescheduled or cancelled. Licensed flights in Turkey are insured in accordance with regulator requirements. It is recommended to wear closed non-slip shoes and a warm layer, and to avoid bulky hand luggage and loose items that could interfere during takeoff and landing.
Nearby launch and landing sites are close to popular Cappadocia attractions: the Göreme Open-Air Museum, Uçhisar Castle, the Zelve and Paşabağ valleys, and the pottery workshops of Avanos. The easiest access to Cappadocia is via Nevşehir or Kayseri airports; the operator usually provides meeting time and place for the flight based on guests' accommodation in Göreme, Ürgüp or Uçhisar.
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