The sky, without the crowd.
Hot air balloon flights over Bristol, Bath and Somerset, for never more than eight guests – flown by two of the most experienced pilots in the country.
4.9129 Google reviews
1990Flying passengers since
8Most guests in any basket
100%Passenger safety record
Pick your flight
Vouchers last 12 months and work at any of our launch sites. Fly any day, or save with a weekday voucher. Book a date now, or leave it open for the passengers to choose.
Premier Flights
From £900 per couple
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Cider and Cheese
£950 per couple
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Proposal Flights
£1000 for 2 passengers
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Private Groups
£2000 for group of 8
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Welcome to First Flight, where adventure meets luxury
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, makes every flight a once-in-a-lifetime experience: breathtaking views, seamless service and a touch of champagne magic.
- Intimate, premium experience
- Other operators pack 16–20 passengers into a basket. We limit ours to 8, for more space and better views.
- Ultimate flexibility
- Tickets are valid for morning, evening and weekend flights – no restrictions, no hidden fees.
- The most experienced pilots
- You’ll be flown by Nick or Steve. No outsourcing and no last-minute surprises.
- A personal touch
- From your first call to the toast on landing, real people handle every detail – no call centres.
Your flight, start to finish
Allow around 2½ to 3 hours for the whole experience. Flights take off shortly after sunrise or a few hours before sunset, when the air is calmest.
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Meet your pilot
We text you the day before with the launch site and time. Nick or Steve give you a full safety briefing.
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Inflate the balloon
Lend the crew a hand if you’d like – it’s all part of the adventure.
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Around an hour in the air
Drift with the wind, from treetop height up to about 3,000 feet.
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Land and celebrate
A gentle landing in a friendly field, then a celebratory drink.
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Back to the start
Our crew collects you and brings you back to the meeting point.
Where you’ll fly
We fly only over our own patch of the South West, so we know every field and every wind.
★★★★★
“As someone slightly nervous of heights, Nick was super reassuring and I felt totally safe the entire time. The views were spectacular.”
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.
Likely flight meeting times
Times may vary up to 30 minutes either way depending on weather and flight location.
| Month | Morning | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| March | 06:30 | 15:30 |
| April | 06:15 | 17:15 |
| May | 05:45 | 18:00 |
| June | 05:30 | 18:30 |
| July | 05:45 | 18:30 |
| August | 06:00 | 18:00 |
| September | 06:30 | 17:00 |
| October | 07:00 | 16:00 |
For flight times during the winter months please get in touch.
Reviews
What our customers say
★★★★★
“We had an absolutely fantastic afternoon. The balloon flight exceeded our expectations and we would definitely recommend First flight. Nick and his team were great, informative and very friendly.”
★★★★★
“An Amazing Experience - NOT TO BE MISSED - and I'm not keen on heights! Great prior communication. Clarity of set up, flight and landing instructions were hugely reassuring. Nick & the team are clearly hugely experienced and we were all put at ease with their friendly engaging style.”
★★★★★
“A perfect balloon experience A beautiful experience flying over the city of Bath. There was nothing that could make it better.A professional and informative pilot who turned the basket during the flight to ensure everyone had the same opportunity to see the iconic sights of Bath. Simply a perfect experience which I would do again in a heart beat. Excellent communication before the flight”
A gift they’ll talk about for years.
Flight vouchers are valid for 12 months, can be used at any of our launch sites, and the passengers choose their own date.
