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These 10 Hot Air Balloon Festivals Will Make You Want To Book A Flight Right Now

From Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys to Albuquerque’s record-breaking skies, these hot air balloon festivals turn sunrise into pure magic

Author : Anwesha Santra

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, USA

The world’s largest balloon festival, it fills New Mexico skies with hundreds of balloons, dawn launches, night glows and dramatic desert backdrops.

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, USA

Saga International Balloon Fiesta, Japan

Held beside the Kase River, this festival pairs colourful mass ascensions with mountain views, cultural performances and serene autumn weather.

Saga International Balloon Fiesta, Japan

Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Festival, Turkey

Fairy chimneys and cave valleys create one of Earth’s most surreal ballooning landscapes, especially magical at sunrise.

Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Festival, Turkey

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, England

Being Europe’s biggest balloon event, it combines creative balloon shapes, live music, and evening night glows overlooking the English countryside.

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, England

Château-d’Oex International Balloon Festival, Switzerland

Snowy Alpine peaks frame this winter balloon festival, known for crisp skies, vintage balloons and breathtaking mountain panoramas.

Château-d’Oex International Balloon Festival, Switzerland

Canberra Balloon Spectacular, Australia

Hot air balloons drift past Parliament House at dawn, turning Australia’s capital into a striking, photo-perfect festival city.

Canberra Balloon Spectacular, Australia

Taiwan International Balloon Festival, Taitung

Set in a scenic valley, this festival mixes balloon rides, concerts and themed balloons with lush mountains and Pacific breezes.

Taiwan International Balloon Festival, Taitung

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Balloon Festival, Canada

A lively Quebec celebration featuring mass ascensions, family-friendly attractions and glowing balloons lighting up summer nights.

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Balloon Festival, Canada

Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, Malaysia

Colourful balloons rise above futuristic architecture, offering calming rides, playful shapes, and festive vibes near Kuala Lumpur.

Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, Malaysia

Festival Internacional del Globo, León, Mexico

One of Latin America’s largest balloon festivals, it is best known for synchronised launches, night glows and vibrant Mexican cultural flair.

Festival Internacional del Globo, León, Mexico

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