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The 15 Best Sunrise Balloon Flights

121 flights  ·  cheapest ticket $14

The hour after dawn is the only calm air of the day, which is why nearly every flight in the world leaves in the dark. These 15 sunrise launches span Cappadocia, Egypt, Mexico and Australia, with seat prices and how long each one stays up.

Cappadocia: Goreme Hot Air Balloon Flight at Sunrise - The pre-dawn pickup and drive to the launch field
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Cappadocia: Goreme Hot Air Balloon Flight at Sunrise

1.Goreme Hot Air Balloon Flight at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,924 reviews · 3 hours · from $142Our pick

You’ll leave your Cappadocia hotel before sunrise, watch the balloon inflate, then float above Göreme’s valleys and fairy chimneys at up to 2,000 feet. English-speaking pilots such as Ibrahim, Furkan, and Alper are praised for smooth flying, clear explanations, and precise landings.

“What an amazing journey in the sky! Thankful for weather and our competent pilot Furkan, this experience was surreal. The basket didn't move unexpectedly at all (comfort flight) and it was so calm that you can even do yoga in the sky. Today is November 26, but we weren't cold at all. It was absolutely serene in the air. We were also impressed with the light snack before the flight. Turkish friends always feed us well. Thank you for this unforgettable morning that now I will be disappointed to look at back in my house on the ground.”

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Cappadocia Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight / Discovery Balloons - Boarding a basket built for 28 passengers
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Cappadocia Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight / Discovery Balloons

2.Cappadocia Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight / Discovery Balloons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,882 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Wake before dawn for a one-hour Discovery Balloons flight above Göreme National Park. You will watch the balloon inflate, rise toward 6,000 feet, and float past fairy chimneys and valleys with pilots such as Alper, Furkan, and Muhsin. Hotel pickup, breakfast, a celebration toast, and a flight certificate are included.

“Absolutely Amazing! Everything from the communication, logistics, crew to the actual ride was perfect. I’d book Discovery Balloons again in a heartbeat!”

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Cappadocia: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon in Göreme and Transfer - Your pre-dawn pickup and ride to the launch site
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Cappadocia: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon in Göreme and Transfer

3.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon in Göreme and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,802 reviews · 3 hours · from $182

Rise before dawn for a 45 to 60-minute balloon flight over Göreme’s valleys, with hotel pickup, a licensed English-speaking pilot, ground crew, refreshments, certificate, and return transfer. Choose a standard, comfort, or private flight.

“Fun, entertaining and caring Pilots who it seems did far more for us clients than other companies. We flew seperrate from our group who collectively flew together. Comparing notes with those we did so much more and treated with snacks etc”

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Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise - Watching the balloon inflate
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Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

4.Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,305 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $189

Meet Rainbow Ryders before dawn for a shared hot-air balloon flight above Albuquerque. Your pilot, such as Alfred, Brad, Anthony, Kris, or Troy, guides you over the Rio Grande Valley, explains the terrain and ballooning, and finishes with sparkling wine, snacks, and a flight certificate.

“Wear warm clothing gloves and a hat, you will be high up in the sky. Experienced pilot and a great crew”

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Cappadocia: Göreme Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight - The hour before sunrise: pickup, snacks, and preparation
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Cappadocia: Göreme Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

5.Göreme Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,255 reviews · 3 hours · from $183

Rise before sunrise for a roughly one-hour hot air balloon flight over Göreme’s valleys and rock formations. Rainbow Balloons chooses the launch site by wind direction, provides hotel transfers, a snack box, safety briefing, certificate, and a non-alcoholic sparkling toast after landing.

“Overall it was excellent experience in every detail! The day we booked - flight was cancelled due to bad weather and no one was flying, so you can be sure about the safety, they check everything in advance. So we had our flight the next day and we were changed for standard 32-person cabin instead of comfort that we booked initially because they had too many people for that day. Sadly the cost difference wasn't refund, but we were ok with it because we had no choice for other day or other company. Anyway the price in low season is affordable. Our flight took honest one hour. We were lucky…”

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Göreme & Fairy Chimneys - From hotel pickup to the launch field
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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Göreme & Fairy Chimneys

6.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Göreme & Fairy Chimneys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,253 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Rise before dawn for a roughly one-hour balloon flight above Göreme’s fairy chimneys. The package includes hotel pickup, coffee, tea and snacks before launch, a commemorative certificate, and a landing toast. Expect a shared basket of up to 24 people and weather-dependent timing.

“This is an out of this world experience! From landing in Keyseri, we had WhatsApp communication about pick up times and what’s expected from the tour company, Tour Mania. They were fab! The balloon experience wA something else and the pilot and whole team were just brilliant! It’s an experience we’ll never forget! So easy to book with confidence through Viator. Used it in New York a few years ago and again this time in Turkey and it can’t be faulted. Brill!”

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Luxury Sunrise Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup - The 4:30 a.m. pickup and West Bank transfer
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Luxury Sunrise Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup

7.Luxury Sunrise Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,104 reviews · from $60

Leave your Luxor hotel or boat around 4:30 a.m. for a West Bank balloon flight at sunrise. Expect air-conditioned transfers, coffee or tea, a 30-minute flight, and a possible Nile crossing afterward. Pilot Ramadan has been praised for smooth landings, but weather can cancel the flight.

“A must do in Luxor! Everything went perfect, from the hotel pick-up and dropoff, to the organization and flight”

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Cappadocia: Balloon Sunrise Flight Economic-Premium Options - The early pickup and launch-site routine
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Cappadocia: Balloon Sunrise Flight Economic-Premium Options

8.Balloon Sunrise Flight Economic-Premium Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 936 reviews · 3 hours · from $141

You’ll rise over Göreme’s fairy chimneys and valleys on a roughly one-hour sunrise balloon flight. Choose the Brothers Balloon economic option with direct launch-site transfer, or the Turquaz premium option with a cave-restaurant breakfast. Champagne and a flight certificate follow both flights.

“It was an incredible experience. Everything went smoothly, from the communication before the activity to the pick up and the flight itself! I highly recommend booking this activity with Brothers Balloons.”

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Mallorca: Sunrise or Sunset Hot Air Balloon Flight - Sunrise begins before the holiday day does
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Mallorca: Sunrise or Sunset Hot Air Balloon Flight

9.Sunrise or Sunset Hot Air Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 802 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $224

Meet the IB Ballooning Mallorca team near Cala Millor for a small-group sunrise or sunset flight. Jordi, Luis, and the crew handle the balloon, explain each step, and take you above the Tramuntana Mountains and northeast coast for one peaceful hour, with champagne, photos, videos, and a flight certificate.

“Such a fantastic experience, the pilot and contactperson Jordi was helping us out, when the taxi did not come as it should. He made sure we could join before the sun stood up, actually we were the first balloon up in the air. The flight was once in a lifetime, fantastic to just roam in the air, Jordi made sure we had a good time in every way, told us what we saw, and he was funny and pro at the same time. And we had Champagne in the air. Luis drive us back to the hotel, full of service and a smile! Thank you for the trip guys! 10/10!!…”

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Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise - The shared basket and what the flight feels like
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Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

10.Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 709 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $209

Meet Rainbow Ryders in Glendale before dawn, then ride with a pilot such as Kyle, CJ, Jon T, or Jesse N. to a wind-selected launch site. Expect a shared basket flight over the Sonoran Desert, live commentary, optional balloon inflation help, snacks, and a Champagne toast after landing.

“It’s was a beautiful scenic ride! Kyle was an amazing host. It was a smooth take off and landing! 10/10”

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over the Historical sites in Luxor - A 3:15 am start, followed by a Nile crossing
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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over the Historical sites in Luxor

11.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over the Historical sites in Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 697 reviews · from $75

You’ll leave your Luxor hotel or cruise ship around 3:15 am, cross the Nile, and rise above the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut. The flight lasts 30 to 45 minutes and reaches about 1,500 feet. Pilots such as Moodi and guides including Mohamed Awad are praised for friendly, clear support.

“The Sunrise Balloon Tour was well organized and we felt very much welcomed. The staff was very enthusiastic too! We had a great time with NICE TOUR. Amazing view, good breakfast ~ everything was great 👍”

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Atlas Mountain Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride From Marrakech - Tea, pastries, and the balloon coming to life
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Atlas Mountain Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride From Marrakech

12.Atlas Mountain Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride From Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 695 reviews · from $156

Leave Marrakech before dawn by 4x4, enjoy tea and pastries while the crew prepares your balloon, then float over desert valleys and Atlas foothills for 40 to 50 minutes. Pilots such as Lina, Noor, and Sanchez have been praised for their calm, friendly style. Breakfast and hotel transfers are included.

“Fabulous. A lovely experience. The balloon flight was beautiful, the only thing to be mindful of is you do have to squat right down for take off and landing and it’s quite uncomfortable. Other than that magnificent. The breakfast afterwards was sublime.”

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor - Watching the balloons prepare for takeoff
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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor

13.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 648 reviews · from $90

Start around 4:30 am with hotel pickup, a Nile motorboat crossing, and a simple breakfast with tea or coffee. Then fly for about 45 minutes above Luxor’s West Bank, Temple of Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu, and the Nile before returning to your hotel.

“Really enjoyed the experience, we did have to wait a while to go on but that allowed us to see and take photos of all the other balloons going up”

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Sunrise Ballooning Luxor with Transfers Included - Coffee, safety, and the wait for flight approval
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Sunrise Ballooning Luxor with Transfers Included

14.Sunrise Ballooning Luxor with Transfers Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 640 reviews · from $58

Start before dawn with pickup from your Luxor hotel or cruise ship, cross the Nile, and join a safety briefing before a 45 to 60-minute balloon flight. You’ll see Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the sunrise from above, with coffee, tea, transfers, and a flight certificate included.

“Pleasant and efficient staff. Ride was very calm but direction and height always at mercy of uncontrollable forces. Company accommodating to our needs.”

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Cappadocia: Soganli Valley Hot Air Balloon Tour at Sunrise - Key points before you book
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Cappadocia: Soganli Valley Hot Air Balloon Tour at Sunrise

15.Soganli Valley Hot Air Balloon Tour at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 512 reviews · 3 hours · from $142

Take an air-conditioned van from your Cappadocia hotel to Soganli Valley for a one-hour sunrise balloon flight. Expect a light breakfast, coffee, an English or Turkish-speaking crew, up to 18 people in the basket, and far fewer balloons than in Goreme.

“It’s such a beautiful experience ! I highly recommend to everyone. Ihsan was the driver , he was great !”

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