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Hot air balloon flights in Cappadocia, one of Türkiye’s top tourist draws, will be canceled again on Sunday because of strong winds in the region.
The balloon rides, which give visitors a bird’s-eye view of the area’s "fairy chimney" rock formations and valleys, have been grounded since Wednesday, as winds picked up, especially at higher altitudes.
Türkiye’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation said its Cappadocia slot coordination center, after a weather assessment, determined that conditions remain unsafe for flights.
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Flights could resume later in the week if the weather improves, officials said.
Balloon flights in Cappadocia are permitted only after the civil aviation authority reviews weather conditions. Rides can go ahead on about 220 days a year on average.
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