How the Flight Unfolds
Ticket Purchase and Flight Reservation
Everything Starts with Purchasing a Ticket. You can either use the ticket yourself or gift it to someone. The ticket is transferable. With a purchased ticket, you can book individual flights in our reservation system using your ticket number. After making a reservation, all you need to do is wait for your flight date.
On the day of your flight, the pilot will contact you and, if the weather conditions are suitable, provide you with the exact meeting time and location. (For morning flights, you will be informed the evening before.)
If the weather is not suitable for flying, the scheduled flight will be canceled, and you can register for another available flight.
You can make a reservation online via the booking system, by email at info@flyballoon.cz, or by phone at +420 733 608 101.
Meeting the Pilot & Takeoff
30 minutes
At the agreed time, we will meet at the launch site and go over the flight process.
You will learn about the exact course of the flight and safety instructions—what to do during balloon inflation, in-flight, and especially during landing.
The balloon will be inflated in front of you, and we will take off.
The preparation and inflation of the balloon take approximately 15–20 minutes. The pilot and crew will set everything up and conduct thorough checks. If interested, you can actively participate in the balloon preparation.
Flight
cca 60 minutZa letu můžete fotit, volat na lidi, ptát se pilota na nejrůznější otázky, ale hlavně si to musíte užít!
Většinou let trvá kolem 60 minut. Let ale může pilot i zkrátit nebo prodloužit o 15 minut, v závislosti na povětrnostních podmínkách a geografii terénu. Nejčastěji balón létá ve výšce od 150 do 500 metrů tak, abychom mohli pozorovat detaily na zemi. V případě, že budete mít přání letět výš a podmínky to dovolí, pilot Vás tam určitě rád vezme.
Landing
30 minutesPo přistání budete povýšeni do "balonářského stavu" a připijeme si na Váš nový šlechtický titul a taky měkké přistání.
Že Vám to moc nedává smysl? Je to jedna z balonářských tradic, která se dělá skoro na celém světě. Více prozradíme až po samotném letu.
Return to the Meeting Point
15 to 30 minutes
Po úspěšném letu a také úspěšném dopití šampaňského nasedneme do auta, které nás bude celý let následovat a odjedeme z místa přistání na místo startu.
Po každém letu budeme rádi za Vaši recenzi, kterou můžete i Vašemi fotografiemi zaslat na: info@flyballoon.cz.
Frequently asked questions
You probably have lots of questions – find the answers to the most common ones here.
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How does a balloon flight work?
1. Book your flight date
Reserve your chosen flight date.2. Confirmation
Our pilots will contact you by phone or SMS before the scheduled flight date. Based on the current weather, they will confirm whether the flight will take place or be canceled.– For evening flights: confirmation is sent the same day between 12:00–14:00.
– For morning flights: confirmation is sent the previous afternoon or evening (no later than 21:00).
In the confirmation call or SMS you will be given the exact meeting time and take-off location. Please do not arrive earlier than the scheduled meeting time.3. Meeting at the launch site
We’ll meet at the departure point and explain how everything will proceed (where to stand during inflation, when to board the balloon, etc.).4. Balloon preparation and take-off
Inflating the balloon takes about 15–20 minutes. The pilot and crew will prepare everything carefully and check all equipment. If you’re interested, you can take part in the preparation.5. The flight
During the flight you can take photos, wave to people, ask the pilot questions – but above all, enjoy the moment! A typical flight lasts about 60 minutes, but depending on the weather and terrain, it can be shortened or extended by up to 15 minutes. Balloons usually fly between 150–500 meters above ground for the best view of details on the landscape. If you’d like to fly higher and conditions allow, the pilot will gladly take you up.6. Balloonist’s baptism and toast
After landing, you will be “elevated to balloonist nobility” and we’ll toast to your new noble title and safe landing. Ballooning traditions say that anyone flying for the first time is “born again” and therefore must be elevated and granted a new noble title.7. Return transport
At the end, after a successful flight and a glass of champagne, we’ll board the support vehicle and drive you back to the meeting point. -
What to Wear and Bring?
Keep in mind that the entire experience takes place outdoors. Take-off and landing usually happen in a field. The best choice is sporty, darker-colored clothing (it may get dirty) – similar to what you’d wear for a walk in the woods. In general, we recommend long trousers and an extra layer (after sunset, the landing site can cool down quickly). Shoes are crucial: sturdy sports shoes are a must, preferably waterproof. It is strictly forbidden to fly in slip-on shoes (Crocs, flip-flops, sandals) or high heels.
During the flight, feel free to take photos or videos – there is enough space in the basket for a camera, phone, or small backpack. -
Can Anyone Fly in a Balloon?
NO. The topic of medical fitness is covered in this complete document. If you have any doubts about your health condition, please check it first.
A few general rules:
– Every passenger must be in good physical condition, able to climb over the basket edge and stand for the entire duration of the flight. Please also consider the possibility of a harder landing.
– If a passenger has any of the following conditions, we do not recommend flying: recent surgery, hip problems, knee or back issues, pregnancy.
– Passengers under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or psychotropic substances are not permitted to fly. The pilot has the right to exclude any passenger suspected of being under such influence.
– If a passenger boards the basket while concealing their true health condition from the pilot, they assume full responsibility.If you have any of the above-mentioned issues, you may transfer your ticket to another person – tickets are transferable. If you do not wish to give the ticket to someone else, please contact our customer service center and we will find a solution for you.
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We Only Fly in Suitable Weather
Your safety is our top priority. That’s why our pilots carefully and responsibly monitor weather conditions and have the right to cancel the flight if the weather could affect flight safety.
In unfavorable weather, the views from the balloon are also not as beautiful – and we don’t want you to miss out on them.