Hot air balloons return to Luxor’s skies with 11,000 flights
New experiences A member of the General Assembly of the Chamber of Tourism and Travel Companies, Mohamed Hassan, said that the resumption of hot-air balloon flights represents a significant addition to the new tourism season in Luxor, particularly as tourists now seek unique experiences rather than merely ing traditional archaeological sites.
The scale of this activity highlights the importance of this tourism product to Luxor; the city ranks third globally in balloon flight volume, with its skies hosting approximately 11,000 flights annually—carrying nearly 216,000 tourists—during years of full operation.
A tour organizer at Misr Travel in Luxor, Ibrahim Taha, said that hot air balloon rides have become a key feature that tour operators prioritize including in itineraries, particularly for first-time ors to the city.
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