Ballonteam Westhoek Ballonvaarten Ciers
since 1991
Balloon being inflated at the start of the flying season
Blog · 6 April 2026

The 2026 flying season is open

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The first flights of the season are already behind us, which makes it official: we're back in the air on a regular basis over West Flanders and Hainaut. From April right through to October is our busiest stretch of the year, with early-morning flights and flights towards sunset whenever the wind allows.

If you're still on the fence, now is the time to lock in a date — especially if you have your eye on a weekend or a specific occasion.

What stays the same this season

At least 60 minutes in the air

Every flight lasts at least an hour, with champagne on landing and plenty of time for the briefing beforehand.

Two fixed take-off windows

We fly at sunrise and at sunset, the two times of day when the wind is usually at its calmest.

The weather decides the date

We only confirm a flight shortly beforehand. If it can't go ahead, we always reschedule free of charge.

Why book now

Weekend dates and flights built around a specific occasion — a birthday, a proposal, an anniversary — fill up fastest. Because we work with a limited number of balloons and pilots, we recommend booking at least a few weeks ahead, and preferably earlier still for a flight in high season (June to August). Already have a gift voucher? It stays valid for 24 months, so there's no rush to redeem it straight away — but it is worth reserving a date as soon as you have something in mind.

Want to know more about how we judge the weather? Read our explanation of weather and ballooning, or go straight to the prices and launch sites by region.

Black hot-air balloon at sunset

Lock in your date for this season.