“The most romantic and adventurous way to discover Bruges”
Daily Balloon flights over Bruges
Fly with us… over 1000 years of history
See all the canals, churches, bridges and towers of Bruges, from our hot air balloon.
Call us +32.475.972.887
Bruges Ballooning
Join us for our daily hot air balloon rides above Bruges. Whether you’re a couple, a solo explorer, or part of a group, everyone is invited to soar in our majestic hot air balloons and experience the awe-inspiring adventure of a balloon flight over the historic center of Bruges.
What do I wear? Will it be cold?
NO, it is warmer! We have a very comfortable temperature up there. As we travel with the wind, there is no chill factor in the air.
And most of all: we have this nicely warm balloon over our heads.
Excellent safety record
The only balloon crew in Belgium that has had safety trainings to meet British CAA standards for commercial balloon operators since 2000, and now we also are proud of having full EASA certification. As a result, we have had zero injuries in over 4000 flights, flying more than 40,000 people.
Balloon flights over Bruges’ city center
Morning Flight.
Nothing beats a morning flight. Sure you’ll have to get out of your bed really early, but that pays off because by 10AM, you’re back in Bruges to enjoy the rest of the day.
- Pick-up from your hotel in Bruges, and return after the flight.
- Group flights will take typically 4 to 10 persons. Our clients like small groups and we do too.
- Pre-flight safety briefing by your pilot in command.
- 1 hour sightseeing flight over Bruges and surroundings.
- After-flight celebration with champagne.
- Total event duration: appr. 4 hours.
- Breakfast upon landing included; we serve croissants with tea or coffee, and some Belgian delicacies.
- You’ll be back in the center of Bruges around 10 AM or earlier, in time for all your other activities in Bruges.
- Questions and answers by your pilot. Feel free to ask what you want, whenever you want.
- Passengers insurance throughout the flight.
- Your booking is interchangeable for any evening flight !
Afternoon Flight.
As it only gets dark between 9 PM and 11 PM in summer, take offs are planned around 7 PM, leaving a whole day for you to plan before getting to the flight.
- Pick up from your hotel, b&b or from the Center of Bruges, and return after the flight.
- Group flights will take typically 4 to 10 persons. We don’t use bigger baskets.
- Pre-flight safety briefing by your pilot in command.
- 1 hour sightseeing flight over Bruges and surroundings.
- After-flight celebration with champagne, and some Belgian beers!
- Total event duration: appr. 4 hours.
- Questions and answers by your pilot. Feel free to ask what you want, whenever you want.
- Pick up is between 5 PM and 7 PM, so before, you can enjoy a whole day in Bruges.
- Flight certificate awards.
- Passengers insurance throughout the flight
- Your booking is interchangeable for any other flight, our calendar permitting.
Romantic flight for two.
Whenever you want, wherever you want… A small (big!) attention for your girlfriend or lifelong partner? Celebrate an anniversary ? Or propose marriage in the most original way…
- Bruges flights: pick up from your hotel, and return after the flight.
- Pre-flight safety briefing by your pilot in command.
- 1 hour sightseeing flight, just you two and the pilot. Total duration of event appr. 4 hours.
- Morning flights: breakfast upon landing included; we serve croissants with tea or coffee, and some Belgian delicacies.
- After-flight celebration with champagne.
- Evening flights: special treat with Belgian specialties after landing !
- If you fancy an original Valentine’s present, give a very special gift or maybe propose to your partner,…this is your flight!
- Questions and answers by your pilot. Feel free to ask what you want, whenever you want.
- Passengers insurance throughout the flight.
Do we really fly over the city ?
Yes! Whilst hot air balloons cannot really control their direction, Bruges gives us some interesting features that make it possible to fly over the center most of the time.
Even if we cannot guarantee 100% that you will fly straight over the middle of the market square like the photo here, in most of the cases we do manage to have a very good and long look at Bruges’ medieval city center.
Timetable
Pick-up timetable balloon flights Bruges, Morning and Afternoon flights. Total adventure duration appr. 4 hours.
| Period | Morning flight pick-up | Afternoon flight pick-up | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1-15 | 7 AM | 5.15 PM | 8.15 PM |
| April 16-30 | 6.30 AM | 6 PM | 9.00 PM |
| May | 6 AM | 6.30 PM | 9.30 PM |
| June | 6 AM | 7 PM | 10 PM |
| July | 6 AM | 7 PM | 10 PM |
| August 1-15 | 6.30 AM | 6.30 PM | 9 PM |
| August 16-31 | 7 AM | 5.30 PM | 8.30 PM |
| September 1-15 | 7 AM | 5 PM | 8 PM |
| September 16-30 | 7.30 AM | 4.30 PM | 7.30 PM |
| October | 8 AM | 4 PM | 7 PM |
Pick-ups are done from any place in Bruges: your hotel, airbnb, the train station, … When you check in we’ll ask you where we can pick you up for the flight. After the adventure we’ll bring you back to any place in the center. This can be a restaurant, a bar or your place of stay. If you need to go back by train, we’ll bring you to the train station in time. This service is included.
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HEART WARMING COMMENTS FROM OUR PASSENGERS
- Sophie2327
Whilst on my first solo trip in Belgium I thought I would book a hot air balloon ride whilst in Bruges and I do not regret that decision. I was... read more 
September 19, 2019Ray H We took a flight on evening in September during our stay in Bruges . An amazing experience. The visability was outstanding, we could see for miles and to see the... read more
October 10, 2019fase2019 A fabulous and serene way to see Bruges with an early morning flight over Bruges and its surroundings. Simply fabulous with a pretty flawless landing in Holland! Would highly recommend.
August 5, 2019
FAQ
NO, it is warmer! We have a very comfortable temperature
up there: as we travel with the wind, there is no chill factor +
we have this nicely warm balloon over our heads.
We pick you up from your hotel in Bruges. Pick-up times
are around 7PM or 6AM.
While we gently float over Bruges’ historic centre, you can see some of the 100 castles, the woodlands, the countryside with many picturesque farms and even the North Sea.
We guarantee a fantastic flight of at least 1 hour, guided by highly trained pilots with excellent safety records.
Enjoy Champagne and a unique souvenir after the landing.
After the flight we drive you back to where you stay.
Don’t worry about losing too much time: after morning flights,
you’ll be back around 10 AM. For afternoon/evening flights, we
pick up around 6 PM. Do check with us for exact hours.
Of course the very best thing, is the balloon flight over the historical center. But we suggest some alternative fun things to do in Bruges after your flight, or in case weather didn’t permit you to go up.
- Bike rides; you can rent bicycles in a lot of different places. Go for a guided tour that takes you outside the city walls. That way you’ll enjoy the real Flemish landscape.
- Eat: there are a lot of good restaurants in Bruges, and unfortunately also some less tasty places. Du Phare is not overpriced and one of our favourites. Some restaurants around the market square are to be avoided if the food is more important than the view for you!
- Walk a lot! Everything in Bruges is easily walkable, the city is very small.
See our Timetable. An evening flight in Bruges will typically start with you being picked up wherever you are, around 6PM or 7PM. The whole experience takes 3-4 hours.
You’ll be dropped off anywhere you like in Bruges between 9PM and 11PM latest. If you need to catch the train back to Brussels, we’ll get you to the station in time!
A morning flight in Bruges will typically start with you being picked up wherever you are, around 6AM to 7AM. The whole experience takes 3-4 hours.
You’ll be dropped off anywhere you like in Bruges between 9AM to 11AM the latest.
Belgium is one of the busiest hot air balloon countries in the world, not without reason. The diversity in landscapes is enormous. Views change from city centers to farmer’s fields in a few minutes. But especially around Bruges, where more than 100 castles surround this magical city, you get to see polder landscapes, the North Sea, the Dutch border (some of our balloon flights even end in Holland), woods, little villages and nature areas.
Very much, the geographical situation of Brugge, close to the North Sea, makes that there are generally less clouds, less showers and more sun than in the rest of Belgium.
First of all we cross the city, with all its canals, churches, bridges and towers. After that, it’s time to relax to the view of farms, cows and horses and farmer’s fields, in a mixture with many small villages that are so typically for this Flemish landscape. Around Bruges, there also a lot of medieval and more modern castles. On every flight, we do get to see at least a few of those castles, sometimes 10 or 20 !
Yes, we have capacity for 60 persons every day. There are special group rates and we do custom made trips with special treats after landing, like cheese-fondue in very field where we have landed in.
Some good reasons to join us on a balloon flight over Bruges
NO FLIGHT – NO PAY
Recognizing that many of our clients come from outside Bruges or Belgium, we offer tickets for exclusive balloon flights on specific days. If adverse weather forces the cancellation of all your booked adventures during your Bruges visit, rest assured – we promise a 100% refund.
Affordable Balloon Flights in Bruges.
Compared to other destinations like France, Switzerland, Kenya, or Tanzania, our Bruges balloon flights are budget-friendly. By minimizing reliance on a large sales office and streamlining bookings through our website, we eliminate the need for an extensive team to handle rescheduling. Instead, we promptly refund you when weather conditions disrupt your scheduled balloon flight.
Top-tier Safety Record
Since our establishment in 2000, we proudly stand as the first balloon crew in Belgium with safety training meeting British CAA standards for commercial balloon operators. Boasting a flawless record with zero injuries over 4000 flights carrying more than 40,000 passengers, we’ve been fully compliant with the latest EASA-safety standards since 2014.
Personalized Service and Attention
Opting for a personal approach in our daily hot air balloon rides over Bruges, we choose purpose-designed passenger balloons to maintain the highest safety standards for passenger transport. This allows us to share our passion, engaging in face-to-face conversations about captivating hot air balloon stories while guiding you through the flight.
Enjoyable Adventures in Bruges!
Each balloon flight is a unique experience, with diverse individuals from various countries joining together. After landing, we celebrate your courage with champagne, beers, and most importantly, lots of fun! Whether it’s laughter sparked by a humorous encounter with a farmer, greetings from people in their backyards, or the communal task of packing up the balloon, you’ll find this to be the most relaxed and interactive way to meet people from different nationalities.
30 years of Expertise
Our pilots undergo thorough screening, with only those demonstrating proven safety over many years and extensive flying experience on various balloon types considered suitable for our company.
High-Quality Balloon Flights
We adhere to a strict quality standard — no quality, no flight. Even when technically feasible to fly in weather conditions such as mist or rain, if we believe the experience would be subpar, we will inform you honestly. We provide the option to reschedule for the next available slot or offer a full refund.
Train ticket refund
For those staying in Brussels, we assist in reaching Bruges by reimbursing your train ticket up to €15.00 per person. This often covers the ticket cost; simply show the ticket to the pilot, and we’ll take care of the rest. Additionally, we ensure you’re dropped off at the train station in time for the last train back. Please note that this offer cannot be combined with other promotions.
Any questions?
Call us by phone, viber, whatsapp,… on +32.four seven five. 972.887
Bruges Ballooning in media & TV
Watch our appearance in “ESPAÑOLES EN EL MUNDO” from RTVE (Spanish TV), watch from 7’48”:
https://www.rtve.es/play/videos/espanoles-en-el-mundo/espanoles-mundo-belgica-ana/939446/
Check us out at 43” and at 51” in this commercial ‘Live in the Grey’ campaign:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/live-in-the-grey-campaign_n_2808097
Watch some Youtube Video’s on Christophe Saeys, owner and pilot, and some other video’s featuring our Balloon Flights over Bruges: