The Ultimate Hot Air Ballooning Experience
Welcome to First Flight – Where Adventure Meets Luxury
At First Flight, we don’t just offer balloon rides—we deliver an unforgettable journey through the skies. With over 30 years of experience, our team, led by Nick and Tash, along with Steve and our dedicated crew, ensures that every flight is a once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with breathtaking views, seamless service, and a touch of champagne magic.
Why Fly with First Flight?
🌟 Intimate, Premium Experience
Unlike other operators who pack 16-20 passengers into a single balloon, we limit our flights to just 8 guests. This means more space, better views, and a truly immersive experience as you drift effortlessly over the stunning landscapes.
🎟️ Ultimate Flexibility
Your ticket is valid for morning, evening, and weekend flights—no restrictions, no hidden fees. Simply choose the date that suits you best!
✈️ The Most Experienced Pilots in the UK
When you fly with us, you’ll be piloted by Nick or Steve, two of the most skilled and experienced balloon pilots in the country. No outsourcing, no last-minute surprises—just expertise and passion guiding your adventure.
🍾 A Personal Touch from Start to Finish
We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service. From your first phone call to the celebratory champagne toast upon landing, we handle every detail personally—no call centers, no automated check-ins, just real people dedicated to making your flight unforgettable.
🌅 Year-Round Availability
We offer flights all year round with excellent availability, so you don’t have to wait months for your perfect date.
A Journey to Remember
Soar above picturesque landscapes, feel the thrill of floating weightlessly, and experience the magic of ballooning like never before. Don’t just take our word for it—check out our glowing TripAdvisor reviews!
When you choose First Flight, you’re not just booking a ride—you’re embarking on an extraordinary adventure with a team that’s as passionate about ballooning as you are about experiencing something truly special.
📞 Ready to take flight? Call us today and let’s make your dream a reality!
Likely Flight Meeting Times
Times may vary up to 30 minutes either way depending on weather and flight location.
| MONTH | FLIGHT (AM) | FLIGHT (PM) |
|---|---|---|
|
March April May June July August September October |
06:30 06:15 05:45 05:30 05:45 06:00 06:30 07:00 |
15:30 17:15 18:00 18:30 18:30 18:00 17:00 16:00 |
For flight times during the winter months please get in touch.
The perfect ballooning experience
Why choose First Flight?
Our passengers have told us they really rate First Flight’s customer service and our approach to flying. We run a professional balloon company that is all about quality and personal service, not quantity. Our smaller passenger balloons allow everyone on board to have the best possible views, have fun and enjoy the flight in comfort. When you call us to book or simply enquire, you are talking to the pilot who is going to be flying you, not someone in a call centre. No waiting lists to book in, simply choose your date, let us know and we will keep in contact with weather updates.
You’re in very safe hands with Nigel or Nick. They have been flying passengers since 1990 and are two of the most experienced pilots in the country. “The First Flight team prides itself on providing a very special experience for our customers. We love to share our passion for ballooning with a small group – everyone feels involved in the flight and that adds to the sense of adventure!”
The perfect ballooning experience:
- Smaller passenger balloons (2-8 people) for your comfort and personal attention.
- 100% passenger safety record.
- 100% five star TripAdvisor rating.
- Great flexible, flight availability.
- Personal flight booking service.
- We’ll keep in touch and let you know the weather prospects for your flight, especially if you’re travelling longer distances or have a party in tow.
- Fast, efficient rescheduling if necessary.
- We choose to fly only on better weather days, for your safety and enjoyment.
- We specialise in flying just in our local area: Bristol, Bath, Chew Valley, Mendips and the Somerset levels.
- Superior local knowledge.
- Friendly, helpful team.
- Retrieves in our own vehicles back to the meeting point (if needed).
What our customers say
Hot air balloon flight – Nick was really informative from the first stage of booking unfortunately due to bad weather we didn’t get to fly over cheader gorge but managed to get on the next… read more
263kevc7/29/2026
Fantastic experience – Yesterday evening we had an amazing flight from Ashton Court, over Bristol, and landed near Oldland Common. Phil, our pilot, was very friendly and informative, as were the crew.
It… read more
dianacrees7/22/2026
Incredible – We finally got there after around 20 bookings, and it was worth every single wait!
My 10-year-old daughter and her grandad had the most incredible hot air balloon ride.… read more
Emma F7/22/2026
