Skyway Balloons

Flight Statistics for Goreme, Cappadocia

The operational year was characterized by significant seasonal variance, with weather conditions playing a decisive role in flight availability. Overall, flights were unable to proceed on 142 days, representing an annual cancellation rate of approximately 39%. The months between November and March are the most challenging for operations. With a 60% cancellation rate, more than half of all scheduled flight days were grounded during this five-month window. Stability improves significantly starting in April. The cancellation rate halves (from 60% to 30%), making the April–October window the most reliable period for passengers and operators. Out of 365 days, hot air balloons were able to fly on 223 days, while weather prevented take-off on 142 days