Antalya Aspendos Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Flight

Rise before dawn and float above an ancient city at first light

A 40-minute hot air balloon flight over Aspendos Ancient Theatre and the Taurus Mountains, departing from Antalya with hotel pickup and a certified pilot guiding the experience. You watch the sunrise from the sky, land with a champagne or wine toast, and return to your hotel. Children from age 6 are welcome. The flight suits travelers with moderate fitness and no spinal, cardiovascular or pregnancy concerns.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hot air balloon experience at Aspendos

• Hotel pickup and drive to launch field
• Safety briefing and balloon inflation
• Hot air balloon flight over Aspendos
• Landing ceremony with wine or champagne

The experience

The morning starts with pickup from your Antalya hotel and a scenic drive to the launch field near Aspendos. Once there, certified pilots brief you on safety while the balloon inflates: a process you watch unfold on the ground before boarding. The 40-minute flight itself carries you over the ancient theatre and the Taurus Mountains as the sun rises, turning the landscape gold and casting long shadows across the ruins below. This is when most travelers shoot their best photos, with the theatre and mountains framed against the light.

Landing includes a traditional ceremony: you step out of the basket, and the crew presents a glass of local champagne or wine to mark the flight. The whole experience, from hotel pickup through the return journey, takes around two hours. The timing means you're back by mid-morning, leaving the rest of your day free for other plans in the region.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfer from Antalya.
• safety briefing led by certified pilots.
• 40-minute hot air balloon flight over Aspendos and the Taurus Mountains.
• champagne or wine toast upon landing.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and FridayDeparts at 05:00Last departure this season: 29 Dec

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Odeon Tours

Is this one for you?At two hours total, the experience fits easily into a morning, leaving your afternoon and evening open for exploring Antalya or the coast. Book this if you want to see Aspendos from the air without committing your whole day to a single activity.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 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.

How early do I need to wake up for the balloon flight from Antalya?

Pickup happens in the early morning to reach the launch field before sunrise, so you'll need to be ready at your hotel by around 4:30 to 5:00 a.m., depending on your location and drive time to Aspendos.

What can I see during the 40-minute flight over Aspendos?

The ancient Aspendos theatre spreads across the landscape below you, and the Taurus Mountains frame the horizon. The sunrise lights up both, creating the clearest views and best photo conditions of the day.

Is the champagne toast included, or do I pay extra?

The glass of local champagne or wine upon landing is included in the experience. No additional charge for the landing ceremony.

What's included in the price besides the flight itself?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from the same point in Antalya, the safety briefing, the 40-minute balloon flight, and the champagne or wine toast upon landing are all included.