Big Hot Air Balloons
These big hot air balloons, gracefully dancing in the sky, are powered by heated air to create lift. In Hong Kong’s urban festival settings, tethering is the ideal option to provide a stable and controlled experience. All big hot air balloons will be securely anchored and operated by trained, certified pilots for maximum safety. The organiser is dedicated to comply with the relevant Hong Kong safety regulations and requirements.
Big hot air balloons will be on display only for sunset sessions.
- September 4–7: Sunset sessions
Hot Air Balloons
Hot air balloons are designed for delightful visual displays. Unlike traditional balloons, our hot air balloons come in playful designs and imaginative forms, including a series of whimsical dinosaurs and other animals. Hot air balloons offer the opportunity for close-up viewings and unforgettable picture-perfect moments.
Hot air balloons will be inflated for every session.
- September 5-7: Sunrise sessions
- September 4–7: Sunset sessions
Balloon Night Glow Show
Experience the enchanting Hot Air Balloon Night Glow Show, where vibrant balloons illuminate the night sky in a stunning spectacle of color, music, and magic.
Every night at AIA International Hot Air Balloon Fest, enjoy a special parade of hot air balloons that glow against the Victoria Harbour skyline. The glow show is synchronised with music. This captivating display will delight visitors of all ages!
- September 4–7: Sunset sessions
Balloon Inflation
Get a behind-the scenes experience to explore the art of inflation
Inflating a hot air balloon is an art, requiring skill, precision, and an understanding of physics. Check out all the balloons!
The average set up time for the big hot air balloon is anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the balloon. Hot air balloons are typically inflated in early morning or late afternoon because these times offer the most stable atmospheric conditions and often the calmest winds, which are ideal for ballooning.
While the basic concept is straightforward - heating air to make it lift - the actual process of inflation involves a combination of technical knowledge, practical skills and appreciation for the force of nature. Come join us for a behind-the-scenes experience to explore how inflation teams prepare the large hot air balloons.
- September 5-7: Sunrise sessions
- September 4–7: Sunset sessions
Tethered Rides Experience
***The availability of Tethered ride experience is subject to government approval (ii) the weather conditions and (iii) professional judgment of the flight crew on the day. On-site ticket purchase only.
Ticket info:
Available
Time
Thur, 4 Sept
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1700-1900
Fri, 5 Sept
0730 - 0930
1700-1900
Sat, 6 Sept
0730 - 0930
1700-1900
Sun, 7 Sept
0730 - 0930
1700-1900
Ticket Price
HKD 580 per person
Tethered Hot Air Balloon Experience
HKD 200 per photo
Skyline Drone Photography Service (professional drone shooting)
*Admission ticket of AIA International Hot Air Balloon Fest Hong Kong is not included
Daily Quota
The exact number is subject to the weather conditions and professional judgement of the flight crew on the day.
On-site ticket purchase only.
Tickets are limited and available stocks last.
- September 5-7: Sunrise sessions
- September 4–7: Sunset sessions
Experience details:
A tethered ride experience is a controlled experience where a hot air balloon is anchored to the ground with strong cables, allowing it to rise into the sky while remaining fixed in one location. The balloon is slowly lifted to a height between 10 and 20 metres, giving passengers the thrill of rising up and soaking in those beautiful views—all while being safely tethered to the ground.
Each ride lasts a few minutes, with a view and experience lasting a lifetime.
There will be a certified pilot in the balloon basket controlling the experience. One balloon can accommodate up to 2-4 passengers (depending on height and weight) on a tethered ride experience, so you may be sharing the experience with other passengers.
Safety & Important Note:
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The Tethered Hot Air Balloon Experience is subject to weather conditions and pilot’s safety assessment after ticket purchase.
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Participants must be at least 5 years old, able to stand unaided, and taller than the basket’s edge. Children or pilots deemed unfit will be unable to participate.
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Adults are not allowed to hold children during the flight.
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It is recommended to wear comfortable, lightweight clothing and closed-toe flat shoes (e.g. sneakers). Avoid skirts, high heels, sandals, or open-toe shoes. Participants need to climb in and out of the basket.
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For safety, do not engage in dangerous behaviour, touch equipment, throw objects, or attempt to climb out during the flight.
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All participants must be in good health. Those with acrophobia, high blood pressure, pregnancy, recent hospitalization, fractures, or casts cannot participate. Wheelchairs are not supported.
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Every passenger must sign a waiver and attend a safety briefing before the experience.
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The organiser reserves the right to decline participation of the tethered hot air balloon ride at their sole discretion.