The Experience

It is the end of an era for Bailey Balloons, the Bristol based balloon company has been running as a family business for over 28 years and now they are passing the baton over to Virgin Balloon Flights.   Bailey Balloons also owned Aerosaurus Balloons and South West Balloon Flights all off which will now be retired and passengers will instead be flying with Virgin.    After an incredible 28 years pioneering for ballooning, the avid balloonists Jo and Clive Bailey will be taking a step back. We will miss their balloons in the skies but sure that we will be...

We all love celebrating an occasion and marking a milestone with something special. But with so many birthdays and anniversaries to keep track of it can get hard to keep thinking of unique activities. Every balloon ride with Fly Away Ballooning is a celebration but this year a whopping 70% of our flights were celebrating birthdays or anniversaries.      So why is a hot air balloon ride the perfect way to celebrate a birthday?  Whether it's a milestone birthday for yourself or a surprise birthday gift, Fly Away Ballooning will make it extra special. This lighter than air experience can be...

For us at Fly Away Ballooning, this lighter than air experience is something that comes naturally to us, however we understand that for a lot of our passengers this is their first (and possibly only time) they will be enjoying a hot air balloon flight!  So it’s no wonder you may have a few questions, so have a read and get ready for your bucket list adventure! Hot air balloon history; What is the longest trip in a hot air balloon? The longest duration flight was made in 1999 by Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones who flew in the Breitling...

Fly Away Ballooning offers hot air balloon rides throughout the south west, but did you know we fly in Dorset? Our Dorset hot air balloon rides showcase the natural beauty Dorset has to offer. Enjoy spectacular views from up to 3000ft as you discover picturesque valleys, hidden villages and the rolling green hills of this timeless countryside. There is plenty of wildlife to look out for such as deer, rabbits and birds. Dorset lies on the Jurassic Coast, an area of outstanding beauty; you probably know Dorset for its popular landmarks Durdle Door and the layered cliffs at nearby Lulworth...

So you're ready to pop the big question! A Hot Air Balloon proposal is a magical experience, mark this once in a lifetime moment with something truly special. We have plenty of experience in hosting hot air balloon proposals and happy to say all our passengers have said YES! Fly Away Ballooning offer romantic Hot Air Balloon Proposal Packages for a truly unique engagement. All our Private hot air balloon rides include a photography package, we will record the moment on our gopro rig so you can relax and enjoy your flight. Also included is our signature G&T flight tipple, if...