Hot Air Ballooning over Bruges: Sunrise and sunset flights

Rise above the city's spires and watch the landscape unfold beneath you

Hot air ballooning over Bruges is a one-hour flight departing at sunrise or two hours before sunset, floating above the city's canals, churches, towers and surrounding castles. You'll see the bridges and gates of the historic centre, then drift over farms and villages in the countryside beyond. Hotel pickup, champagne, breakfast or snacks, and a live guide in English, Spanish, French or Dutch are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hot air balloon flight over Bruges

• Hotel pick-up
• Balloon flight over Bruges city centre
• See canals, churches, and towers
• Fly over bridges and city hot-spots
• View surrounding castles and villages
• Enjoy champagne during flight

The experience

The flight departs from a launch site near the city and rises over the Historic Centre of Bruges, where you see the canals threading between medieval buildings, the towers rising above the roofline, and the bridges crossing the water below. As the balloon climbs, the perspective shifts: the city's layout becomes clear, and you can trace the paths of the streets and spot the churches that anchor each neighbourhood. The surrounding landscape opens up beyond the walls: castles, farms, and small villages scattered across the fields.

You choose between a morning departure at sunrise or an afternoon flight two hours before sunset. Each one frames the city differently. The morning flight includes a pastry breakfast before you launch, while the afternoon option comes with a snack. After landing, champagne, soft drinks or juice are served. Hotel pickup is included, so you don't arrange transport to the launch site yourself.

The whole experience runs three to four hours from pickup to return. A live guide travels with you and speaks English, Spanish, French or Dutch. Children from age four are welcome on the flight.

What’s included

• Your hotel pickup and return.
• a one-hour hot air balloon flight over Bruges and the surrounding countryside.
• a live guide in your choice of language.
• pastry breakfast on morning flights or a snack on afternoon flights.
• champagne, soft drinks or juice after landing.
• and bottled water throughout.

Options for this experience

2 options

Morning flightGuide in 4 languages · No fixed timeChampagne and croissants, with pickup included

Afternoon flightGuide in 4 languages · No fixed timeIncludes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SundayLast departure this season: 1 Nov

AgesAdult (12 to 88 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Bruges Ballooning

Is this one for you?Choose the sunrise departure if you want to float over the city as it wakes and the light is soft and low. Pick the sunset flight if you prefer the warmth and glow of late afternoon and want to end your day in the air.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What can I see from the hot air balloon over Bruges?

From the balloon you see the canals, churches and towers of the Historic Centre of Bruges, the bridges and gates threading through the city, and the surrounding landscape with castles, farms and villages beyond the city limits.

Do I get to choose what time of day I fly?

Yes. Morning flights depart at sunrise, and afternoon flights leave two hours before sunset, so you can pick the time that fits your schedule and the light you prefer.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup is included, so the company collects you from your accommodation and brings you back after the flight.

What's included to eat and drink?

Morning flights include a pastry breakfast before launch. Afternoon flights come with a snack. After landing, champagne, soft drinks or juice are served to all passengers.