Hot Air Balloon Rides Milan

• Hot air balloon flight: useful pre-flight information
• Flying in a hot air balloon over Milan: the take-off points
• How much does a hot air balloon ride in Milan cost?
• Gift a hot air balloon flight for two in Milan

Hot air balloon flight: useful pre-flight information

A hot air balloon is a means of flight consisting of a balloon, a burner and a wicker basket carrying passengers. Thanks to the blaze from the burner, the balloon inflates with hot air and is able to rise into the air by taking advantage of Archimedes’ principle.

Having reached a suitable altitude, the hot air balloon begins its journey by following the trajectory of the wind. One of the most fascinating sides of the air balloon is precisely the unpredictability of the path. Having neither motor nor rudder, in fact, it is impossible to steer the hot air balloon. However, the pilots are perfect wind connoisseurs and, thanks to their experience, they always ensure scenic and safe flights.

Flying in a hot air balloon is a suitable activity for everyone. No specific skills or experience are required. The only restrictions are for pregnant women and pacemaker wearers. Otherwise, you just need to be in good health and have no lower limbs issues, as you travel standing up in the basket.

Before each hot air balloon ride, a pre-flight briefing on behavior and safety rules is always held by the pilot. Then you watch the preparation and inflation of the balloon, and when everything is ready you board the basket for take-off.

Flying in a hot air balloon over Milan: the take-off points

The best take-off point for hot air balloon flights in Milan is San Colombano al Lambro, about an hour’s drive from the capital. Flying in this area, you get to admire Lombardy’s countryside and the geometries of its cultivated fields. Looking out from the basket, it is possible to see the cities of Milan and Pavia, the Po’ River, and the mountain ranges of the Pre-Alps and Apennines.

Since the route cannot be predicted exactly, a ground vehicle follows the route of the hot air balloon and stops at the landing site to bring the passengers back. An aperitif of typical products is always provided after the flight. In this case, products from Lombardy’s zero-mile farmsteads will be offered.

How much does a hot air balloon ride in Milan cost?

To fly in a hot air balloon in Milan, you can choose between two options: group flight and private flight. With a private flight, you can reserve the entire hot air balloon for you and your partner or for a small group of 3-5 people. With a group flight, however, you will share the tour with other passengers, up to the maximum capacity of the basket, which is 8 people.

Group flight prices start at 189 euros per person and may vary depending on the date and time chosen. Afternoon flights and flights made on weekends usually cost more. For a private flight, usually the price is higher and varies depending on the number of participants.

Included in the participation fee there’s a flight certificate, final drink and return to the meeting point. To be ready for the experience, we recommend that you dress comfortably and wear flat shoes. There is no need to cover up excessively, because at flight altitude temperatures do not vary much from those on the ground.

Gift a hot air balloon flight for two in Milan

A hot air balloon ride can be a special experience to share with your loved one, especially if the basket is reserved just for the two of you. It is ideal for celebrating a birthday, an important achieved milestone, a special moment in your life or simply to spend an unforgettable moment together.

Taking off at sunrise or sunset, the colors and hues of the sky will make the atmosphere even more atmospheric, setting the perfect mood for a marriage proposal. Had you ever thought about that?

If you are not the romantic type, you can consider gifting a hot air balloon ride to your family members and have an exciting experience with them. Or you can fly with your best friends and share laughter and carefree moments at high altitude.