The Turkish roots
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.
Why the name traveled to 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.
Cappadocia 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 Cappadocia Dubai Desk
Writing from the desert desk at Margham launch site. Fact-checked against GCAA operational bulletins and 11 years of active flight logs.
