Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Route: Urgup Pickup to Love
This 14.1 km route in Cappadocia, Turkey traces the hot air balloon experience from Hotel/Accommodation Pickup Point in Urgup through Royal Balloon Cappadocia in Goreme, followed by the scenic flight path over Love Valley. The route covers the entire morning adventure from early pickup to landing.
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Hotel/Accommodation Pickup Point
- End
- Love Valley Flight Path
- Stops
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- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Hotel/Accommodation Pickup Point — Starting point where speakers were picked up at 5:30 a.m. for hot air balloon tour
- Royal Balloon Cappadocia - Goreme — Reception location where speakers had breakfast and coffee before the balloon flight
- Love Valley Flight Path — Primary airspace during hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia with hundreds of balloons
Useful for your trip
- Timing
- Hot air balloon flights in Cappadocia only operate at sunrise, not at sunset, due to favorable morning conditions.
- Timing
- Pick-up for hot air balloon rides starts at 5:30 a.m., so plan for an early morning departure from your accommodation.
- Tip
- Wear warm clothes for the hot air balloon ride as mornings can be very cold before sunrise and the sun comes out.
- Tip
- Do not worry about motion sickness on hot air balloons in Cappadocia; the balloons are very stable and movement is barely felt.
- Transport
- Pre-book your hot air balloon flight in advance as flights go quickly and spots can fill up during peak tourist season.
- Timing
- Plan to spend at least a few days in Cappadocia because strong winds may prevent takeoff for safety reasons, requiring rescheduling.
- Tip
- Book smaller hot air balloon flights (8 passengers) rather than larger ones for a more intimate and relaxing experience.
- Food
- Breakfast and coffee are provided at the hot air balloon company reception in Goreme before your flight.
- Tip
- Expect champagne, strawberries, and a gold medal to be served as celebration after your hot air balloon landing.
- Transport
- Royal Balloon Cappadocia offers pick-up service from accommodations in Urgup for hot air balloon flights.
Video on this route
CAPPADOCIA, TURKEY | A Guide To Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride