FAQ

General Hours of Operation

Monday – Sunday: 9 am – 6 pm

Our balloon operates all year round, weather dependent. If the pilot employed by BallonKilátó Zrt. deems weather conditions to be unsuitable or unsafe, he may cancel the flight at any time and at his own discretion.

Please see https://www.facebook.com/balloonflybp/ for current flight information and https://balloonfly.hu/en/todays-opening-hours for our operating hours, which pages are updated around 09:00 a.m. after the test flight and we update them continuously during the day6

Accessing the Launch Site and Parking

Our balloon is located in Budapest’s City Park (Városliget) opposite the Széchenyi Baths and behind Heroes’ Square (Hősök tere) and Vajdahunyad Castle.

The most convenient parking options are along Hermina út or in the Muzéum Underground Garage (Mélygarázs).

The easiest way to reach us via public transport is from the Széchenyi Gyógyfürdő stop of the M1 metro line (the yellow colour-coded underground line), which is a short walk away.

Age Requirements and Restrictions for Disabled Passengers

For safety reasons, children under the age of 6 and under 120 cm in height are not allowed to fly.

This is because they are too small to see out over the side of the gondola, and holding them up or lifting them is dangerous and strictly prohibited.

Due to the technical nature of the balloon, we are unable to accomodate unaccompanied persons with disabilities, persons using wheelchairs, or persons who require assistance for mobility. It is in our future plans to offer such visitors the opportunity to fly by providing them with appropriate specialist assistance.

General Safety Rules

For your safety and that of your fellow passengers, please observe the following rules:

  • During the flight, it is prohibited to lift other passengers off the floor of the gondola, to grip or climb on any part of the structure, to sit down, and to lie down or run around, as well as to push other passengers!
  • The Balloon cannot be used during pregnancy!
  • In particular, it is prohibited to bring on board or anywhere near the Balloon pyrotechnic devices, objects or devices containing explosive, toxic or flammable substances, devices suitable for creating graffiti, paint spray and felt pens, as well as any firearms, instruments used for cutting or stabbing, pepper spray, clubs or cudgels, metal chains, throwing stars, slingshots, or any other items that are highly dangerous to public safety!
  • It is prohibited to board the Balloon with any food items, alcoholic beverages, or glasses, bottles and cups!
  • Visitors in an intoxicated state will not be allowed to board the balloon.
  • Smoking and consuming alcohol or mind-altering drugs are prohibited in the area around the Balloon!
  • Please hold on to the handrails during take off and landing!
  • Please do not extend any objects (phones, cameras, etc.) beyond the net surrounding the gondola! Please keep cameras attached to your neck or wrist.
  • Please always follow the instructions given by the on-board pilot handling the Balloon!
  • If you notice any problems or it becomes necessary to interrupt the flight (e.g. if you are feeling ill), please inform the pilot immediately.
  • Please never approach the balloon’s landing and take-off area unless indicated to do so by our ground staff when it is time to board.
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