How to Gift a Cappadocia Balloon Flight: The Complete Voucher Guide

Picture this: someone you love opens an envelope and finds a voucher for a sunrise balloon flight over Cappadocia. No socks. No candle. An actual once-in-a-lifetime experience floating above fairy chimneys while the sky turns gold. We have seen the reaction dozens of times—happy tears, bear hugs, and the immediate scramble to start planning the trip. A balloon flight gift voucher is one of the most memorable presents you can give, and setting one up takes about five minutes.

How Does a Cappadocia Balloon Gift Voucher Work?

A gift voucher locks in the flight tier and price today, while giving the recipient flexibility to choose their own travel dates. You pay for the flight upfront—Standard (EUR 175), Comfort (EUR 250), or Private (EUR 500) per person—and we issue a personalized voucher with a unique redemption code. The recipient contacts us when they are ready to fly, picks their preferred date, and books using the code. No additional payment needed.

What Is Included in the Voucher?

Everything that comes with a regular booking. The voucher covers the full flight experience:

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Göreme area
• Light breakfast at the launch site with Turkish tea and pastries
• Sunrise balloon flight (duration depends on tier: 45–90 minutes)
• Champagne celebration after landing
• Flight certificate
• Professional digital photos (Comfort and Private tiers)

Compare what each tier includes on our flight comparison page.

How to Order a Gift Voucher

1. Choose the flight tier. Standard for the classic experience, Comfort for a smaller basket and longer flight, or Private for an exclusive balloon —ideal for proposals or anniversaries.
2. Contact our team. Send us a message on WhatsApp or email info@abovecappadocia.com with “Gift Voucher” in the subject line. Let us know the tier, number of people, and the recipient's name.
3. Pay securely. We accept credit card and bank transfer. You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.
4. Receive your voucher. We send a personalized PDF voucher with the recipient's name, flight tier, and redemption code. You can print it, frame it, or forward the PDF—however you want to deliver the surprise.

Voucher Details at a Glance

Best Occasions for a Balloon Flight Gift

We have issued vouchers for birthdays, wedding anniversaries, Valentine's Day, Christmas, graduation gifts, and retirement celebrations. One of our favourite stories: a daughter gifted her parents a Private flight for their 30th anniversary. They had never been to Turkey before. Three months later, they were floating over Love Valley at sunrise, holding hands in the basket. Her mother still sends us photos from that morning.

For proposals, a Private flight voucher pairs perfectly with our special celebration packages —rose petal decoration, a dedicated photographer, and a luxury champagne toast.

Tips for Making the Gift Extra Special

• Print the voucher and place it inside a card with a photo of Cappadocia's fairy-tale landscape at sunrise
• Pair it with a Turkish coffee set or a small bottle of Turasan wine from Cappadocia
• Include a note suggesting they read our 21 first-timer tips to build the excitement
• For couples, gift two vouchers together with a link to our honeymoon guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the recipient upgrade their flight tier?

Yes. If you purchased a Standard voucher and the recipient wants to upgrade to Comfort or Private, they pay only the difference. Contact us on WhatsApp to arrange the upgrade before booking.

What happens if the voucher expires?

Vouchers are valid for 12 months. If the recipient cannot travel within that window, reach out to our team—we handle extensions on a case-by-case basis. We want people to fly, not lose their gift.

Is the voucher refundable?

Gift vouchers are non-refundable but fully transferable. The recipient can pass it to someone else if their plans change. For details on our general cancellation terms, see our weather and cancellation policy.