Fly Away Ballooning

Fly Away Ballooning runs hot air balloon rides over Bath, Somerset, Devon and Bristol, United Kingdom. It also flies at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta. Flights launch from Bath, Taunton, Exeter and Tiverton. The company also offers private charter flights across Somerset, Devon and Dorset.

The company offers private flights and shared flights. Shared flights are sold through a shared basket. Private flights are for one group only. Gift vouchers can be sent by instant email or first class post and are valid for up to 18 months.

The site lists prices from 180 pounds per person for a Bath and Somerset ride, and from 320 pounds per person for the Bristol Fiesta. Balloon wedding hire starts from 2100 pounds. The wedding service includes tethered balloon displays that lift guests 20 to 60 feet in the air.

The company says it has three generations of ballooning in the family. Its grandmother, Lady Gwen Bellew, formed the London Balloon Club in 1967. Its co-founder and chief pilot, Hugo, is a third generation balloonist. The site says he gained a commercial licence in 2019.

The site says Hugo spent UK winters flying in India. It says the company began commercial operations over Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in January 2024 after test flights in late 2023.

The site says the company is accredited by the Civil Aviation Authority. It lists a 5.0 Google rating. The contact options include a phone number, WhatsApp, and links to Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.