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21st Hot Air Balloon Festival

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The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is the longest-running sports aviation 
event in Asia, gathering aviators and spectators from around the world for four days of non-stop flying action.


From hot air balloons to aerobatic exhibitions, formation flying to radio-controlled aircraft, paragliding, skydiving and dozens of on-ground activities. Visitors are always guaranteed to have fun and unforgettable weekend!



 How to get there:

From Clark Airport, you can take the jeepneys parked at the right side of the Arrival Area. It is going to the main gate near SM Clark but you have to tell the driver to drop you off at the  Balloon Fiesta at OMNI Aviation. Walk to entrance gates.

From Manila, take Victory Liner bus bound for Dau, Pampanga. Alight at the terminal and walk a bit towards the highway where taxis, jeepneys and trikes are available - all of which can take you to Clark main gate. From there, take another jeep and ask the driver to drop you off at the Balloon Fiesta at OMNI Aviation. Walk to entrance gates.

Tickets can be purchased at the gate. Gates will open at 5am.
Online tickets can also be purchased in advance for a cheaper rate.

  • General Admission - 350 phP per person per Fiesta day.
  • VIP Passes - 6000 phP per person per Fiesta day.
  • Hot Air Ballon Rides - 350 US$ per perso per ride.
  • Tandem Sky Diving - 400 US$ per person per jump.
  • Aerobatic Flights -  400 US$ per person per ride.
  • Airplane Discovery Flights - 150 US$ per person per ride.
  • Tandem Paragliding - 150 US$ per person per flight.
  • Helicopter Ride - 70000 phP per person per ride. 


Reminders:
The venue is an open airfield, so be prepared to be out in the sun and wear sunblock, light clothing, sturdy but comfortable shoes, hats and shades.

Bring face mask or handkerchief as the venue could get dusty during warm weather and muddy when it rains, so remember to be prepared for these conditions.



 Sample Schedule of Activities:
5:30-6:15  AM RC UFO Flying
6:20-6:35  AM Skydiving Philippine Flag Jump
6:40-7:40  AM Hare and Hound Hot Air Balloon Flights
7:40-8:15  AM Twinz Synchronized Paramotor Exhibition
8:15-8:45  AM PPHGA Tandem Paragliding
8:45-9:00 AM ACFC Ultralight/Microlight Aircraft Formation Flights & Flour Bombing
9:00-9:30  AM Supercar/Drifting Performance
9:30-9:45  AM Sean Clarke Super Decathlon Aerobatic Show
9:45-10:00 AM Retired British RedDevils Skydiving Exhibition
10:00-10:45 AM Fire Fighting Demonstration
10:45-11:15 AM Gen Av Light Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition
11:15-12:00 PM Supercar/Drifting Performance
12:00-12:30 PM Rolf Dunder Aerobatic Glider Flight
12:30-1:30 PM Omni & Air Link Fly By
1:30-2:00  PM KAP/KTP Flying Exhibition
2:00-2:30  PM Model Airplane Show
2:30-2:45  PM Retired British RedDevils Skydiving Exhibition
2:45-3:00  PM Helicopter Display Show
3:00-3:15  PM Sean Clarke Super Decathlon Aerobatic Show
3:15-3:45  PM Model Airplane Show
3:45-4:15 PM ACFC Ultralight/Microlight Aircraft Formation Flights & Flour Bombing
4:15-5:15  PM PPHGA Tandem Paragliding
5:15-5:45  PM Twinz Synchronized Paramotor Exhibition
5:45-6:00  PM Hot Air Balloon Night Glow
6:00-7:00  PM Culture Exchange Concert
7:00-7:30  PM Fireworks

Basically, all programs and activities in the morning will have a repeat performance for the afternoon except the opening flag jump and the balloon flight where balloons are being inflated to prepare for takeoff.


Inflating the Balloons


Balloons in Flight


Super Car Drifting


Skydiving


Hot Air Balloon Night Glow

Be sure to catch the Hot Air Balloon Night Glow when balloons get back to the flight area and dance with the music.





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