The 10 Balloon Flights in Istanbul We Would Book Again

1.2 Days Cappadocia from Istanbul with Cave Hotel+Optional Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 260 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $330Our pick

A tight 2-day Cappadocia escape from Istanbul with cave hotel, expert guiding, UNESCO sites, and an optional balloon flight.

“Poorly managed. The flights picked were inconvenient, wasting much downtime. The guide was a bit belittling and very rigid, to the extent that most people in our group were discontent. The hotel Chakra didn't provide basic necessities and had no facilities—a hot night without even an option to have a fan. I did not enjoy this tour.”

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2.Cappadocia Dream: 2-Days Tour from Istanbul & Balloon Ride Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 236 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $590.14

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia for 2 guided days, cave hotel comfort, and an optional sunrise hot air balloon over fairy chimneys.

“We were greeted with snow and didn’t get to do the balloon ride. Despite the change in weather, we still had an amazing time! Our guide Mustafa is the best, very patient, knowledgeable and he was very attentive to all details. He took us to amazing spots to see and take pictures. The last restaurant was superb! Hanimeli it’s called. We will be back one day for the balloons! Thank you Mustafa for making our trip memorable. Viator is always on top of things, kept us very informed the whole time.”

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3.Cappadocia Highlights 2-Day Tour with Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 77 reviews · 2 days · from $886

Two intense days from Istanbul to Cappadocia, with Göreme and Zelve rock villages plus a hot-air balloon sunrise over fairy chimneys.

“It was an incredible experience. Stoneland travel agency planned everything for me and my wife. We had to wake up 2 days in a row at 4 am but it worth at all.”

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4.2 Day Cappadocia Tour From Istanbul With Optional BALLOON Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $565

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia in 2 days with guided valley tours, underground cities, cave hotel stays, and an optional sunrise balloon.

“So well organised from Istanbul, airport transfers, airline tickets, hotels, safe drivers and lovely caring informative guide at Cappadocia.A MUST do !!”

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5.2-Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul – Optional Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 61 reviews · 2 days (approx.)

Two-day Cappadocia tour from Istanbul with flights, underground cities, Göreme UNESCO sights, and an optional hot air balloon over fairy chimneys.

“Worst experience ever!!! Although all the services I bought was delivered, it was a real nightmare... no one from the operator (Neon Tours) would give me informations and reply my messages or answer the phone. I bought a package to go to Capaddocia for 2 days from Istanbul and at the night before flying, they just said to me all the informations about my tour and flight was attached to my voucher, which wasn't!!! I had to go to the airport and didn't know what company or flight I was (it was a kindda lottery!!), they didn't let me know in advance where or who were going to pick me…”

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6.3-Days, 2-nights in Cappadocia & Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 3 days · from $945

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia for 2 nights, guided day tours, a sunset ATV, and a hot air balloon ride option.

“This tour takes care of all arrangements, and even when there is a problem they swiftly took care of it. I was able to enjoy the tour from beginning to the end. From early in the morning on the first day to midnight on last day, it was well planned and I did not feel I was in rush. They are not tour guide, and all of activities are organized by different companies. But each of them were quite interesting, and I can say that it’s chosen well. I stayed at cave hotel, which is beautiful and quiet, and a view from terrace and breakfast room was spectacular. Highly recommended.”

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7.Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul 2 Days 1 Night by Plane included Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $810.99

Two-day Cappadocia tour from Istanbul by flight with a balloon ride, cave hotel stay, and guided rock sites.

“Great experience. It's one of a kind place to visit. The cave hotel was a new experiance but the maintenance was poor. The guides were prompt, very knowledgeable and professional. We got an opportunity to taste different foods. The breakfast was like a big feast.The pickup and drop off from the hotel was seemless but takes about fifty minutes one way. The only disappointment was they cancelled the balloon ride because of winds. I strongly recommend good walking shoes. Going through thr under ground village is a bit exhaustive and in some cases walk through small openings but it's worth the trouble.”

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8.2-Day Trip to Cappadocia w/Balloon+Cave Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 40 reviews · 2 days · from $679

2-day Cappadocia from Istanbul: sunrise balloon, Göreme and Devrent valleys, ATV ride, and a cave hotel, with flights and transfers.

“Everything about this trip was wonderful and we had an amazing time. Alican with Pupa Travel had everything organized flawlessly and was very accommodating with any questions and requests we had.”

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9.2 Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Optional Balloon ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $600.70

Two days of Cappadocia highlights from Istanbul, with cave-hotel sleep, key sights, meals, and national park fees, plus optional balloon upgrade.

“The guide’s knowledge was limited and at times frustrating. This was general consensus of group. Standard of accommodation was disappointing. After a big day in the heat would have been good to have shower facilities to freshen up for our 5hr wait for return flight. The garden courtyard was overgrown and toilet facilities near it hadn’t been cleaned for ages. Breakfast fine. Would have been good if they offered accommodation options. There were earlier flights available with Turkish Ailines but for some reason we were put on late flight with AJet.Flower balloon ride was fabulous. Would I recommend this tour through Viator, no I would not.”

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10.Ephesus-Pamukkale from Istanbul by Flight (Hot-Air Balloon Optional)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,931.21

4-day Turkey tour from Istanbul with flights, hotels, guided Cappadocia, Ephesus ruins, and Pamukkale terraces, plus optional balloon.

“We had an incredible experience and used the local Travelinn Turkey agency on the tour to Cappadocia, Ephesus, and Pamukkale from Istanbul, where Savas was our point of contact and proved to be of invaluable assistance. The itinerary was well-planned, the guides were knowledgeable, and the accommodations were top-notch. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore the beauty of Turkey. Five stars!”

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