Hot air balloon operations play an important role in tourism in Türkiye, most notably in the Cappadocia region. These flights depend directly on weather conditions, and an accident during take-off or landing can damage the envelope, basket and burner systems, as well as cause injury to passengers and to third parties on the ground. Cover should therefore be tailored to the characteristics of the operation.
Balloon insurance protects your balloon and equipment through hull cover, while meeting your passenger liability arising from commercial passenger flights and your third-party liability for damage caused to people or property during flight. A correctly structured policy that meets the compulsory insurance requirements set by the aviation authority for operators supports the continuity of your operations. Suitable structures can be designed for single-balloon operators as well as larger fleets.
Who is it for?
- Hot air balloon operators carrying commercial passengers
- Balloon fleets operating in Cappadocia and other tourist regions
- Owners and pilots of privately used balloons
- Organisers of balloon festivals and promotional flights
Scope of cover
- Aircraft hull: damage to envelope, basket, burner and fuel systems during flight and ground operations
- Passenger liability: compensation claims for death or injury of passengers during flight
- Third-party liability: liability for damage caused to people and property on the ground
- Compulsory insurance requirements: structured in line with the cover aviation legislation requires of operators
- Ground operations: damage during inflation, deflation and transport, subject to policy conditions
- Fleet policy: optional cover for several balloons under a single policy
Scope of cover, limits and deductibles are determined by the insurer’s general and special conditions; the final scope is set out in the policy.
The Proxima Brokers approach
We assess your fleet, operating areas, pilot experience, maintenance records and operating procedures together with you to establish your risk profile. We place cover in specialist aviation markets and check that the policy terms align with regulation and the realities of your operations. The final scope depends on the policy wording; we plan renewals ahead of the season and organise the claims process promptly after an accident.