guide · updated 2026-06-02

The honest hot-air balloon guide for Cappadocia

When flights actually take off, how to pick a slot, and what to do if the weather cancels.

Flights are weather-dependent and the civil aviation authority can ground all balloons on windy or foggy mornings.

Which time slot is best?

The first slot at first light usually means calmer winds and fewer balloons in your photos.

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