Hot Air Balloon Flight at Sunrise or Sunset Mallorca
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Overview
Float above Mallorca on a shared hot air balloon flight, choosing between a sunrise departure and a sunset departure. You spend about one hour in the air, rising to roughly 300 metres, with an English-speaking guide on board, insurance and a flight certificate. Photos and videos of your flight are included. The whole experience takes around two and a half hours including the briefing, inflation and landing. It suits couples, families with children aged 5 and over and anyone wanting a calm, panoramic view of the island.
Highlights
- About one hour of hot air balloon flight over Mallorca
- Choice of sunrise flight or sunset flight, depending on the option
- English-speaking guide on board
- Photos and videos of your flight, plus a flight certificate
- Views of the island's coastline, countryside and mountains from around 300 metres
- Insurance included; suitable for children from 5 years
Full Description
A hot air balloon flight over Mallorca
A hot air balloon flight is one of the most peaceful ways to see Mallorca. There is no engine noise apart from the occasional burst of the burner, and the balloon drifts with the wind, so you see the island slowly and quietly from above. This is a shared flight, so you join other passengers in the basket, with a pilot and an English-speaking guide on board.
If you are looking for a hot air balloon ride in Mallorca, the flight lasts around one hour in the air, while the full experience takes about two and a half hours because of the safety briefing, the balloon being inflated and the landing. Your ticket includes insurance, photos and videos of the flight and a flight certificate.
The sunrise balloon flight
The sunrise flight departs early in the morning and is the first to take off, so you watch the sun come up from about 300 metres in the air. Morning air is usually calm, which is why balloon flights tend to be scheduled at dawn, and the light over the island at that hour is soft and golden.
Because it starts so early, most people choose it for a peaceful, photogenic start to the day. Dress in layers, since it can feel cool before the sun rises. It is the best time of day for a hot air balloon flight in Mallorca if you want clear, still conditions.
The sunset balloon flight
The sunset flight is the more romantic choice and takes off close to the coast, so the views towards the Mallorcan shoreline are at their best. As the sun goes down the fields, villages and sea change colour, and the photos and video from the flight capture that light.
This option is popular with couples celebrating an occasion, and with families who prefer not to get up early. The exact time of departure depends on the season, and the booking panel shows the start time offered for your date. Book the sunset flight early in summer, as evening sessions are popular.
What you can see: coastline, countryside and mountains
From the air you can see the Mallorcan coastline, patchwork farmland, small villages and, on a clear day, the Serra de Tramuntana mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape. The exact route depends on the wind on the day, because a balloon cannot be steered like a plane.
Balloon flights depend on the weather. If wind or visibility is not safe, the flight may be moved to another time or day, so keep some flexibility in your plans. The meeting point and time are sent after booking. Wearing layers and flat shoes makes boarding and landing easier.
Itinerary
- Meet the team at the meeting pointArrive at the meeting point sent after booking, at the time confirmed for your sunrise or sunset session.
- Safety briefingYour guide explains how the flight works and how to stand and land safely in the basket.
- Balloon inflation and boardingWatch the crew prepare the balloon, then climb into the basket.
- FlightEnjoy about one hour in the air with views of the coast, fields and mountains.
- LandingThe pilot lands the balloon in a safe field chosen for the wind on the day.
- Flight certificateReceive your flight certificate and your photos and videos of the flight; the whole experience takes about two and a half hours.
What's included
- Approximately 1 hour of hot air balloon flight
- English-speaking guide on board
- Photos and videos of your flight
- Flight certificate
- Insurance
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Families with children — a child price for ages 5–12
- Travellers who want the view from the air
- A half-day plan — about 2.5 hours
- Travellers who want a proven choice — rated 4.9/5 by past travellers
Think twice if
- You want a private tour — this one is shared with other travellers
- You are afraid of heights
Not suitable for
- Children under 5 years old
- Pregnant travellers
- People with serious back, neck or heart problems
- People who cannot climb into a basket or stand for the duration of the flight
- Travellers who are very afraid of heights
Meeting point
There is no hotel pickup on this tour. You go to the meeting point that we send after booking, at the time confirmed for the sunrise (early morning) or sunset (evening) session you chose. Please arrive on time, as the balloon takes off as soon as conditions allow and the crew cannot wait for late arrivals.
Important information
- Hotel pickup and drop-off and meals are not included; the ticket covers the flight, guide, photos, video, certificate and insurance.
- Wear comfortable layers and closed, flat shoes; it can be cool at sunrise.
- Bring sunglasses, a hat for sunset and a charged phone or camera.
- The flight depends on weather; if it cannot go ahead safely, it will be rescheduled to another date or time.
- Age categories apply: adults from 13 and children from 5 to 12.
- Arrive on time at the meeting point; late arrivals may miss the flight.
- Start times change with the season, so check the time shown for your date.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the hot air balloon flight in Mallorca cost?
The price depends on the option you choose, either the sunrise flight or the sunset flight, and on the passenger category. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for each option, adult and child.
How long is the balloon flight?
You spend about one hour flying, and the full experience lasts about two and a half hours including the briefing, preparation and landing.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included; you go to the meeting point that we send after booking.
What is the difference between the sunrise and sunset flights?
The sunrise flight departs first thing in the morning and watches the sun rise from around 300 metres. The sunset flight takes off close to the coast in the evening, with golden light over the shoreline. Both include the same flight time, guide, photos and certificate.
Is the balloon flight suitable for children?
Yes, children from 5 years can fly, and there is a child category. Very young children are not allowed.
What should I wear?
Comfortable layers and closed shoes. It can be cool at sunrise, and you may want sunglasses at sunset.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Often yes, subject to availability and weather. Choose your date in the booking panel to see the sessions that are open.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Balloon flights only go ahead in safe wind and visibility. If the flight is cancelled, it can be moved to another date or time.
What is the best time for a hot air balloon ride in Mallorca?
Sunrise gives the calmest air, while sunset gives golden light and coastal views. Both are good, and the choice depends on whether you prefer an early start or an evening flight.
Do I get photos of the flight?
Yes. Photos and videos of your flight and a flight certificate are included.
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