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Hot Air Balloon Flights & Rides
Rise to the occasion with exciting balloon flights from Into The Blue! Hot air balloon rides and trips take off from locations throughout the UK, so you're never far from your nearest launch site. Balloon flights are the most serene way to get airborne and should not be rushed. Hot air balloon ride FAQS...
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Best Value From £159.00
• Discounted weekday early morning take offs
• Drift serenely as you watch the sun come up
• Hot air balloon rides last around one hour

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• Flights in association with Balloons over Britain
• Launch sites around the country are available
• Cruise up to 4000ft, ride lasts for around 1 hour

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Top Choice From £169.00
• Choice of 100s of take off venues around the country
• Float over the countryside early or late in the day
• Help inflate & deflate the balloon if you're up for it

Romantic Balloon Experience
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Nationwide Locations
Exclusive Offer Buy For £950.00
• The perfect way to create a very special moment
• Personal flights offered only on weekday mornings
• Celebrate after with a Champagne toast
Should I buy this experience?
Who it's for
Hot air ballooning is up there near the top of many people's bucket lists. It's thrilling but not too adrenaline-charged and is just a fabulous way to get airborne that's simply so serene. For us, it's a must-do, unique experience!
Who it's not for
If you have a severe fear of flying or heights, a hot air balloon ride might not be for you. However, we have had guests who admit that they 'aren't keen on heights' who have enjoyed hot air ballooning. If you're worried, the best thing to do is get in touch with us and talk it through, as several of the Into The Blue team have been lucky enough to go on a hot air balloon flight, so they can tell what it's really like!
Hot air balloon rides FAQs
- What's the best time of year to go ballooning?
- Is the landing as rough as I've heard?
- How far will we go in the balloon?
- How high up will the balloon be flying?
- What are the departure times for balloon rides?
- Can I help inflate the balloon?
- What should I wear for hot air ballooning?
- I live near the balloon launch site. Will we fly over my house?
- Can I change my date if it's not sunny?
- Are spectators welcome?
- How many other people will be in the basket with me?
- Do you do private charter balloon flights?
- How long in advance should I book?
- What restrictions are there for hot air ballooning?
- How long does a balloon flight last?
- How long does the whole experience take?
- Does the pilot know where will we land in the balloon?
- Where do we meet for our flight?
- Am I allowed to bring a camera with me on my flight?
- Can I book a hot air balloon ride near me?
What's the best time of year to go ballooning?
Contrary to popular belief, the height of summer isn't necessarily the 'best' time of year to go hot air ballooning.There's often a haze in the midday sun of summer, so a fresh spring or crisp autumn morning might reward you with incredible clear panoramas. In essence, if the weather conditions are favourable, any time of year is great for a balloon ride.
Is the landing as rough as I've heard?
Sometimes the basket can lean or tip over as you are landing, but you will have all been briefed on what to do during the landing. The main thing to note is it can be a touchdown in a field recently vacated by cattle, so watch your step as you get out of the basket!
How far will we go in the balloon?
The distance you'll cover on a balloon flight is very much determined by the wind direction and speed, along with the pilot's use of the burners. It's worth noting a balloon cannot be steered, so you'll be letting the wind take you. In general, you can expect to be floating along serenely for around eight miles.
What are the departure times for balloon rides?
The air is most stable in the early morning and early evening. For this reason, launches are up to two hours after daylight and two hours before sunset. Of course, that means the times change throughout the season according to daylight hours. To give you an example, morning flights might meet at 6am in the late spring time around May.
What should I wear for hot air ballooning?
Given the fact that you might end up landing in a muddy field, it's best to dress as though you were going for a country walk when ballooning. Ladies are best off in trousers, as you'll have to climb into the basket, so no heels either. Make sure you don't bring a big bag with you, as space in each compartment of the basket is snug. A hat or cap is useful too.
Can I change my date if it's not sunny?
Hot air balloon experiences are very much weather dependent, but it doesn't need to be a bright sunshine day. The operator will make the final call on whether you'll be flying on the day, so even if it's overcast, if conditions are favourable for flying, your take off will be confirmed.
Do you do private charter balloon flights?
We do indeed. Booking a private balloon ride gives you exclusive use of the balloon. That means you can also discuss with the pilot where you'd like to take off from (within the usual constraints). An exclusive balloon flight for two is the ultimate romantic gesture and the perfect moment to pop *that* question, or celebrate a major milestone in your life.
How long in advance should I book?
Once you've got your Into The Blue hot air balloon ride voucher, you can set about getting your date booked in. For popular dates such as weekends, you should allow around four to six weeks. Otherwise a couple weeks is usually sufficient if you are flexible on dates. Don't forget, ballooning is very much weather dependent and if your flight is cancelled, you will be able to reschedule with the operator.
What restrictions are there for hot air ballooning?
You need to be fit enough to be able to get into the basket, which usually stands around 1.1m high. Minimum age is eight and the child needs to be at least 4ft 6" (1.4m) tall. The maximum weight is 18stone. For any other restrictions please see each individual ballooning voucher page.
How long does the whole experience take?
They say hot air ballooning should never be rushed.Expect to spend around four hours enjoying the integrality of your hot air balloon experience. As well as the ride itself, there's the pre-fight briefing, the time spent unpacking, inflating, deflating and packing up the balloon. And of course, there's always time for a celebratory glass of something bubbly after your flight too!
Where do we meet for our flight?
Each balloon operator has a roster of launch sites in their area that they can use. The choice of take off location very much depends on the wind direction on the day of your flight, so can be decided at the last minute. That means you will sometimes be taken from your initial meeting point to the actual launch site.
Can I book a hot air balloon ride near me?
There are literally hundreds of launch sites around the UK, as each operator uses several take off sites. Here are some of the locations available for hot air balloon rides:
- Avon
- Berkshire
- Buckinghamshire
- Cheshire
- Cornwall
- Derbyshire
- Devon
- Dorset
- Essex
- Gloucestershire
- Hampshire
- Herefordshire
- Kent
- Monmouthshire
- Norfolk
- Oxfordshire
- Shropshire
- Somerset
- Staffordshire
- Suffolk
- Sussex
- Surrey
- Wiltshire
- Warwickshire
- Yorkshire