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F.A.Q.
Hot air balloons use liquid propane to heat the air. When the air is heated, its density decreases and it fills the dome and lifts the balloon up.
The flight route of hot air balloons is determined by the wind. Pilots cannot direct hot air balloons in a specific direction, but they can control them up and down.
- ▪ Cameron Balloons (England),
- ▪ Ultramagic Balloons (Spain),
- ▪ Kubicek Balloons (Czech Republic) and
- ▪ Pasha Balloons (Turkey).
In Phrygia Valley, hot air balloons mostly fly just before and after sunrise. Departure times vary between 05:00 and 07:00 depending on the season. Depending on the suitability of weather conditions, occasional afternoon flights are also organized during the winter season.
Since hot air balloons are not equipped with a steering mechanism, pilots cannot land at a specific location. When the pilot completes the one-hour flight mission, they begin to look for a suitable place to land, taking into account the distance and altitude from the balloon. Once a landing point is determined, the pilot begins to lower the balloon for landing by cooling the air inside the balloon.
All hot air balloon flights in Phrygia Valley are carried out under the control of the General Directorate of Civil Aviation of Turkey. Hot air balloon companies are not given the right or authority to decide whether weather conditions allow flying. After a thorough weather check, Civil Aviation determines whether hot air balloons can fly or not.
To reduce air traffic, Turkish Civil Aviation controls the frequency and timing of air balloon flights in Phrygia Valley. Turkish Civil Aviation defines a set of pre-agreed departure times within which air balloon companies are allowed to schedule a flight. There is a 30 minute difference between the first and second flight. The first flight usually refers to a sunrise flight while the second flight is known as a late morning flight.
Children under the age of 6 are not allowed to participate in hot air balloon flights. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. You must be at least 1.3m tall and be able to take a landing position when necessary.
You can change your morning pickup location the day before your flight by sending an email to info@phrygiaballoons.com. Please note that your new address must be in the Phrygia region and Afyonkarahisar province.
If the date you want to reschedule your original flight is during peak season, a small additional charge may be charged. Please note that booking changes are subject to seat availability.