Multiple launch sites around London and the flexibility to choose a location that fits your plans. That's not all, you can change to any nationwide launch site at any time, giving you plenty of options.
Take life higher on the spectacular sky high experience of a lifetime and see the world from a completely new perspective. Soak in the view as you watch the scenery float on by.
Our expert pilots are selected for their word-class skill and love of ballooning, ensuring a safe and comfortable flight, always lightened with a well-timed joke for good measure.
Witness the full process of preparing a hot air balloon for flight. Prefer hands-on action? Join the pilot and crew to help inflate the balloon and get it ready for take-off.
Our balloons come with onboard photography gear to snap some epic shots of your adventure, but don’t forget your phone—because the best selfies always happen in the basket!
Once you touch down, you’re officially part of an exclusive club, having ticked another incredible adventure off your bucket list, complete with your flight certificate endorsed by Sir Richard Branson.
Our pilot was absolutely amazing and she made the trip so enjoyable. Aside from the flight being breathtaking, we loved being part of the team assembling and deflating the balloon. She was fascinating to talk to and really involved the kids in the whole experience.
October 3, 2024
Our pilot, Chris Aindow, was very careful and skilled. After some waiting for the wind speeds to be optimal, we had a fantastic evening flight around Petworth, with great visibility and blissful calm, circling around. We could see a full forty-mile radius across from London in one direction to the Isle of Wight in the other. It was a wonderful celebration of our Ruby wedding, given to us by our three children and their spouses. Thank you!
July 30, 2024
We did an early morning ride from Dunsfold. Weather was perfect and we had an awesome experience. The sights were beautiful, countryside all around, misty cloud patches with the London skyline further away. Great crew, very friendly, experienced and kept us entertained throughout. Well worth the effort of an early morning start. Highly recommend it.
July 30, 2024
Chris and the team flew us over Wisborough Green on a beautiful Monday evening. Watching the guys preparing and inflating the huge Virgin Hot Air Balloon was as entertaining as the flight itself. From London to Brighton and the Isle of White to Gatwick Airport as far as the eye could see, you felt as though you could touch the planes flying by ! Blissfully quiet until Chris fired up the burners, and then a warm glow, just like in front of a log fire. Flying has never been so magical. Thank you Chris and Virgin Balloon Flights for the most amazing evening ! Cheers ! The Prosecco went down well too ;-)
June 25, 2024
Your hot air balloon ride lasts around 60 minutes, depending on weather and landing conditions. With arrival, setup, and pack down, the full experience takes about four hours, so plan accordingly for a fantastic adventure.
Book your flights online or through our call center - The UK’s hot air balloon season runs from March to October each year. Your flight vouchers never expire, as long as you rebook within any six-month extension, even after multiple cancellations. Book weekday mornings, evenings or weekends depending on the tier of voucher you have purchased.
You will need to arrange your own transport to the meeting point for your flight.
There are several launch sites located around the outskirts of London, offering amazing views of the countryside as well as the city of London itself.
Not only that, but you can choose to fly from over 100 launch sites nationwide at any point, giving you plenty of flexibility.
The sensation of your first take-off is beyond words. The burners roar above, radiating heat you can feel, making it unlike any other flying experience. Every moment is so tactile—the warmth from the burners, the cool wind as your rise higher in the sky, the sounds all around you, and the incredible views unfolding beneath you.
Hot air ballooning relies entirely on the weather, so there’s a chance your flight may be cancelled if conditions aren’t safe. But don’t worry! If that happens, you’ll get at least another six months to rebook, and your vouchers never expire as long as you rebook within any six-month extension, even after multiple cancellations. New dates to fly are added to our system regularly, so you'll have plenty of options to choose from.
Many passengers are lucky and fly on their first attempt, and in the case of those that takes more than a few bookings, it is always described as 'Well worth the wait' (Just see our reviews!)
Sorry, but we can’t fly you if you’ve recently had major surgery.
We also can’t fly you if you’re pregnant, but we will extend your voucher so you can fly with us after baby arrives.
Please check with a medical professional before buying or booking if you have a pre-existing condition that might affect your experience. Due to space and weight limitations of the balloons and baskets, a weight supplement may apply if you are over 18 stone, so please get in touch to discuss this
Our vouchers are often given as gifts, but we get it—sometimes it’s not quite the right fit. That’s why every one of our vouchers comes with a 90-day exchange window, as long as they haven’t been activated. You’ll receive a Virgin Experience Days gift card of equal value, which can be used towards any of their exciting experiences.
| Voucher | Morning | Evening | Mon-Fri | Weekend | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday Morning | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weekday Morning or Evening | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Any Day Morning or Evening | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Any Day Morning or Evening Plus (Refundable) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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