Las raíces turcas
Cappadocia is a region in central Turkey famous for volcanic rock formations and since the 1990s hot air balloon tourism. Up to 150 balloons launch daily at sunrise.
Por qué el nombre viajó a Dubai
When Dubai ballooning launched in the mid-2010s, several pilots had trained in Cappadocia. The landscape is completely different but the ballooning craft carried over.
Capadocia vs Dubai
Cappadocia: 150 balloons per morning, unique rock scenery, cold winter. Dubai: 5-15 balloons, protected desert reserve, warm year-round when flying.
Written by Oficina de Cappadocia Dubai
Writing from the desert desk at Margham launch site. Fact-checked against GCAA operational bulletins and 11 years of active flight logs.
