13 Hot Air Balloon Flights in Pamukkale, Weighed Up

1.Pamukkale Tour with Hot Air Balloon and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 391 reviews · from $34Our pick

You leave Antalya before dawn for Pamukkale, where an optional hot-air balloon flight rises over the white travertines and Hierapolis at sunrise. Guides such as Osman and Inci lead the day, with lunch, champagne, a flight certificate, site time, and hotel transfers included. The 14 to 15-hour trip is rewarding but very long.

“Our guide Osman was great! very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Our booking did not included the balloon ride, but he adeed us and arrange a late breakfast so we did not need to rush. The Pamukkale park is really pretty amd worth a visit. And I loved the ballon ride! i couldnt recommend it enough!”

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2.From Antalya Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Flight with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 310 reviews · 12 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $40

Leave Antalya around 1 a.m. for Pamukkale, where a 40-to-60-minute hot-air-balloon flight offers sunrise views over the white travertine terraces. You then get about three hours at Pamukkale and Hierapolis before an open-buffet lunch and the drive back. Guides have included Gözde, Apo, Suleyman, Ahmed, Surmet, and Abby.

“The air balloon was amazing! The tour after alright, the entrance should be included in the price. The coach they use was super uncomfortable and you're in it for hours.”

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3.Hot Air Balloon Flight with Flight Certificate

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 277 reviews · 2 hours · from $105

Take a sunrise balloon flight over Pamukkale, the white travertines, Hierapolis, necropolis, and Meander Valley. Pickup is included from Pamukkale and Karahayıt. English-speaking staff, licensed pilots, 12 to 16 person baskets, at least one hour in the air, a landing toast, and a commemorative certificate are included.

“This is one of the best service in whole turkey. I did the ride in capadocia also but Pamukkale is much much better.”

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4.From Antalya: Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Flight with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 252 reviews · from $34

Leave Antalya before dawn for a sunrise hot-air balloon flight above Pamukkale’s white travertine terraces. You’ll also explore Hierapolis, eat an open-buffet Turkish lunch, and return by coach. Guides including Gozde, Apo, Osman, and Kaan have been praised for clear explanations and careful organization. Entrance fees, breakfast, and drinks cost extra.

“Had one of the best guided tour experience with Mr Khan, who was extremely knowledgeable, professional and friendly throughout our entire trip. Never had to think about anything except follow his instructions and enjoy the day. A special thanks to the good gentleman man Mr Khaan for the experience.”

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5.Antalya / Belek : Pamukkale Day Trip w/ Optional Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · 14 to 17 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel from Antalya to Pamukkale on a long, budget-friendly day trip with an English-Russian-speaking guide. Add a hot-air-balloon flight over the white travertines, then visit Hierapolis and Cleopatra’s Pool. Lunch, hotel pickup, insurance, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included, but Pamukkale and pool tickets cost extra.

“Well organised trip from Antalya to Pamukkale, tour guide was nice and friendly. Hot air balloon ride was fantastic”

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6.From Marmaris: Pamukkale Balloon Flight Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 117 reviews · 16 hours · from $180

Leave Marmaris around 1:00 to 2:00 a.m. for a sunrise balloon flight over Pamukkale, followed by the Cotton Castle, Hierapolis and optional Cleopatra Pool. English or Russian guides such as Sonny and Kerem lead the day, with breakfast, lunch, hotel transfers, insurance and a toast included. Expect a long day, extra entry fees and possible shopping stops.

“It was really good the guide was friendly,helpful and very knowledgeable. Just wish the balloon ride was longer. Thank you for the beautiful memories ❤️”

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7.Side/Alanya: Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Flight w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $51

Leave Side or Alanya before dawn for Pamukkale, where you can rise above the white travertine terraces by hot air balloon at sunrise. A professional pilot briefing, champagne toast, Hierapolis, Cleopatra’s Pool and buffet lunch are included. Guides such as Apo and Mete have been praised for keeping the long day informative and fun.

“We were staying at Side so we were picked up at 1 am by taxi and met the bus an hour later.. our bus driver , a lovely lady was absolutely brilliant very good driver and our tour guide was fantastic. The balloon flight itself was nothing more than spectacular!! so professional, so much fun with views which were amazing ... don't think about it just book it , it's worth every penny .. we went to an onyx factory too which I wasn't really looking forward to until they said they sold jewellery!! one ring later!! happy lady !! our lunch was good, buffet type they sold wine too…”

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8.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · from $170

Güvercin Balloons takes you from your Pamukkale hotel to a sunrise flight over the white travertines and Hierapolis. Expect a safety briefing, a small group of up to 10 people, non-alcoholic champagne after landing, and a personalized flight certificate. Damla Hanım may help coordinate your experience.

“Everything was perfect, we booked the sunrise tour and the view is magical ✨️ Damla hanim was very helpful with the whole experience!”

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9.Alanya, Side, Antalya: Sunrise Balloon Tour in Pamukkale

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 32 reviews · from $238

You’ll leave your hotel before dawn, ride a hot air balloon above Pamukkale’s white travertines at sunrise, and hear site details from an English-speaking guide. Kadir and Gozde are praised for smooth organization. After landing, you get about two hours to explore before lunch and the long return drive.

“I enjoyed the tour, the person doing the tour and the driver were extremely nice! Amazing, I recommend!!!”

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10.Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Ride Certificate and 2 Meals in Antalya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 16 hours (approx.) · from $210

Leave Antalya around 2:00 AM for Pamukkale and a 30-minute sunrise hot-air-balloon flight. After champagne and a flight certificate, you’ll visit the calcium terraces and Hierapolis, then have breakfast and lunch before returning. Guides may include Ali or Omer. Expect a long day, extra entry fees, and possible transport delays.

“The hot air balloon ride was amazing, we managed to see the sunrise. The breakfast was good, lunch was not bad. The tour of the city was good, the tour guide gave us a lot of information. The ride back was really long though since there was a complication with the transport and by the time we got back into the city we hit rush hour. Over all worth the money”

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11.Hot Air Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 2 hours · from $260Top rated

Rise before dawn for a hot air balloon flight over Pamukkale’s white travertine terraces and the ruins of Hierapolis. Your English-speaking team collects you from a Pamukkale hotel, serves tea or coffee before takeoff, and marks the landing with a toast and flight certificate. Expect roughly an hour in the air within a two-hour outing.

“Everything went smoothly up until the day, and the bus arrived right on time. The balloon staff also kindly spoke to our anxious children and reassured them. It was a wonderful experience and a once-in-a-lifetime memory. Other balloons had too many people on board, which made me feel uneasy. The company I booked with limited the number of people to 10, so I was able to ride in a very comfortable and safe manner. All the staff were very kind.”

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12.Pamukkale Guided Tour With Optional Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · 50 minutes - 16 hours · from $35

Travel from Antalya to Pamukkale for a guided visit to the white calcium terraces and ancient Hierapolis. Add a one-hour sunrise balloon flight for wide views over the ruins and thermal pools. The day includes round-trip transport and lunch, but entrance fees, breakfast, drinks, and the balloon supplement are extra. English, Russian, and Turkish guides are available.

“Lot balonem specjalnie mnie nie zachwycił. Ruin Hierapolis nie zwiedzałem, wyglądają podobnie jak Izraelu czy Grecji. Cały wolny czas wykorzystałem na chodzenie po urokliwych tarasach z leczniczymi ciepłymi wodami za scenerią jak na lodowcu. Problematyczny jest transfer, przy zakupie wycieczki adres odbioru zz hotelu nie stanowił problemu ale po zapłacie i zbliżający się terminie odbioru z hotelu pojawiły się problemy. Problemy są również z wymuszaniem przesyłania zdjęć dowodów i paszportów pod pretekstem dokonania ubezpieczenia na lot balonem i szantażowali niedopuszczeniem do lotu podczas gdy przy zamawianiu wycieczki oczekiwali tylko podstawowych danych osobowych i numeru dowodu. Na miejs...”

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13.Hot Air Balloon Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $106

Start before sunrise with hotel pickup in Pamukkale or Karahayıt, a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter transfer, and coffee and snacks before takeoff. Your English-speaking host explains safety procedures before a 35-minute balloon flight over the travertines. After landing, celebrate with sparkling Champagne, cake, fruit juice, and a commemorative certificate.

“It was amazing, a real lifetime activity, the captain was extremely friendly and the experience invaluable!!!”

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