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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Age limit for any passenger will be above 5 years to less than 80 years (less than 5 years and more than 80 years’ passenger will not be allowed to fly). Passenger need to sign a declaration form declaring that he/she doesn’t have any serious medical problems such as – Heart problem – Knee & back bone Surgery in last 6 months – Phobia of height – Pregnant lady. – Physical & Mental disabilities. Child age group (5-12 years) above 12years of age is considered an adult.

The Balloon flight is generally from September to May with annual variations. Weather in Dubai can be tricky and unpredictable, especially in early spring: but the months of the winter are regularly good for ballooning. Winter flights offer crystal clear views of desert dunes, sun rise, mountains on the south east and the skyline of Dubai on the north – west side.

Yes. It is a mandatory requirement that all passengers submit a copy of their ID’s (Passport copy/Emirates ID/any Government-issued ID) when making their reservation or bring the original along when going for the tour.

Balloon flying time is around 1 Hour, slightly less or more depends on different flying criteria. Generally, the balloon landing depends on the direction of the wind. Our ground crew continuously follow the balloon and once we land they will bring us back to the breakfast area.

If the weather does not permit your flight, we recommend you reschedule your flight for the next available day to avoid missing out on this unforgettable experience. If it’s not possible, we can validate your ticket for one year or refund in full, subject to our cancellation policy.

All our Pilots hold a GCAA – UAE valid License and have several hours of balloon flying experience with a very good record. We strictly maintain the Safety and Quality standards set by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority.

Cancellation of flight can be done through our online portal or through the travel agent (whichever applicable). Every day at 6.00 AM approximately is our flight take-off time (Dubai local time). Before that, you need to cancel. Find the below-mentioned refund policy. – Before 24 hrs of flight schedule time: 100% Refund –  Less than 24 hrs: No Refund

We are using two types of balloons (for shared packages) – One with a capacity of 20 Passengers and the other has a capacity of 24 Passengers. And one small balloon on a private basis with a capacity of 6 passengers

We will email you the evening one day prior before 8pm to confirm the pick-up time, pick-up point and details of the flight.

Book the flight through our website or travel agent. For online booking you can do the payment through net banking or through credit card.

Drop us an email on contact@hotairballoonllc.com or Contact Us if you couldn’t find an answer to your question here.