Hot-Air Ballooning in Cappadocia

Although a large number of tourists may visit Cappadocia between April and October, the region is most magnificent in the winter when the fairy chimney formations are covered in a thick layer of snow. The sinewy valleys, dotted with hoodoo rocks and spiky cones, are best seen from above in all their snowy glory.

Hot air ballooning in Cappadocia is one of Turkey's most well-known activities and a top tourist attraction. The magically unique landscape of Cappadocia is like nothing you have ever seen. As the balloon slowly ascends at sunrise, the surreal lunar landscape that unfolds below will simply astound you. The year-round ballooning here offers bird's-eye panoramic views of the surroundings, however, it is sometimes delayed due to bad weather. As balloon flights take off shortly after dawn, you'll need to wrap up and be ready for below-freezing temperatures while being taken up for your ballooning tour. Come in January or February for the best chance of seeing snowy landscapes. Even though snowfall is possible anytime from November through April, these two months often see the majority of it.