150 Best Hot Air Balloon Quotes, Captions, & Sayings

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Fun is in the air! Check out our huge collection of hot air balloon quotes and captions to pair with your best hot air balloon pictures.

Hot Air Balloon Quotes, Captions, & Sayings

Hands down, riding in a hot air balloon is one of the coolest things I’ve ever done.

HUGE bucket list check for me!

While you are probably familiar with some of the huge balloon festivals around the world like the Albuquerque Balloon Festival or the magical photos of ballooning in Cappadocia, Turkey, there are tons of places you can ride in a hot air balloon. I was lucky enough to try this incredible adrenaline packed activity just a couple hours from home in Statesville, North Carolina.

And what an incredible experience! Absolutely unforgettable.

Whether you’ve just taken your first ride in a hot air balloon, are a seasoned professional, or are simply admiring them from afar, there’s truly something special about these floating wonders. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve taken dozens of photos.

I mean, how can you resist? They’re just beautiful!

So, I’ve put together some of the best hot air balloon quotes and captions to pair with your photos. So sit back, relax, and get ready to start sharing the wonder of hot air balloons!

two women in the basket of a hot air balloon about to take off on a cold fall day

Riding in a hot air balloon was truly a bucket list experience! I’m all about living life now! Get inspired with my huge list of bucket list ideas for people of all ages and stages of life!

Quotes About Hot Air Balloons

Hot air balloons have always been a fascinating way to travel, and it’s no wonder that they’ve also inspired countless quotes and captions. Here are some of my favorite quotes about hot air balloons:

“So let’s spend the afternoon in a cold hot air balloon.” Adam Young

“Be the sunshine, and lift everyone up like a hot air balloon.” Marisa Casciano

“Nothing but blue skies and hot air balloons.” Marisa Casciano

“The balloon seems to stand still in the air while the earth flies past underneath.” Alberto Santos Dumont

“Life is a series of moments floating away like balloons in the sky.” Unknown

“The sky is the limit. You never have the same experience twice.” Frank McCourt

“To touch the sky, you just have to get that little bit closer.” Anthony T. Hincks

“Live Your Dreams and Touch the Sky” Carolina High Hot Air Balloon Co

Live for the moments you can't put into words. Quote with hot air balloons background.

Inspirational Hot Air Balloon Quotes

There’s something about these beautiful, whimsical machines that is just so inspiring. So if you love a good inspirational quote, these will pair perfectly with your hot air balloon pictures.

“Live for the moments you can’t put into words.” Unknown

“You don’t need wings to fly.” Amy Harmon

“Success is in the journey, but the reward is the view from the top.” Larry Stevens

“What if I fall? Oh but my darling, what if you fly?” Erin Hanson

“Just try new things. Don’t be afraid. Step out of your comfort zone and soar.” Michelle Obama

“Nobody can be uncheered with a balloon.” A.A. Milne

“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.” Rabindranath Tagore

“When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” Leonardo DaVinci

“Smell the sea and feel the sky, let your soul and spirit fly.” Van Morrison

“My soul is in the sky.” William Shakespeare

“I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things.” Antoine de Saint-Exupery

“We all live under the same sky, but we don’t all have the same horizon.” Konrad Adenauer

“Only from the heart can you touch the sky.” Rumi

“The air up there in the clouds is very pure and fine, bracing and delicious. And why shouldn’t it be? It is the same the angels breathe.” Mark Twain

“Do one thing that scares you everyday.” Eleanor Roosevelt

“Our dreams can reach the sky if we won’t drop them.” Sipho P Nkosi

“Just think of happy thoughts and you’ll fly.” Peter Pan

I’m all about positive and inspiring messages. If you’re looking for more inspirational hot air balloon quotes, these posts might fit the bill too!

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Hot Air Balloon Captions

Looking for a unique way to capture your hot air balloon adventure? Instagram captions are the perfect way to add a personal touch to your photos and express the excitement and wonder of floating high above the ground. Whether you’re a seasoned balloonist or a first-time flyer, finding the perfect caption can be a challenge. But fear not, as we delve into the world of hot air balloon captions, we’ll explore some creative and fun ideas to help you elevate your Instagram game!

  1. Up, up, and away
  2. Above it all
  3. Fun in the clouds
  4. Up away from it all
  5. New horizons
  6. Bucket list 
  7. Soaring to new heights
  8. Doesn’t get much better than this
  9. Views for days
  10. Explore the open skies
  11. Soaring above it all
  12. Let’s get carried away
  13. Fun is in the air
  14. Core memories made
  15. Light up the night
  16. Memories from the sky
  17. Love at first flight
  18. Cleared to fly
  19. Mesmerized by the moment
  20. Hanging out in the treetops
  21. Elevate your life
  22. Soaring the stunning skies
  23. Going up
  24. Changes in altitude
  25. Going places

Hot Air Balloon Instagram Captions

Hot air balloons are sooooo Instagrammable!! I mean, seriously! Here are some more of my best hot air balloon captions for Instagram:

  1. Say yes to new adventures
  2. Reach for the sky
  3. Never stop looking up
  4. Facing our fears
  5. Listen to the music of the skies
  6. Addicted to altitude
  7. Maybe we can touch the stars
  8. Can’t stop thinking about this day
  9. Anchored in the clouds
  10. Filled with wonder
  11. Welcome to the hot air balloon party
  12. Exploring in a new way
  13. Finding joy in the clouds
  14. Light as a feather
  15. An adventure like no other
  16. This is how we fly
  17. Let your troubles float away
  18. Somewhere in the clouds…
  19. Finding peace above the clouds
  20. Serene skies and surreal views
  21. Soar above your troubles
  22. A high flying adventure
  23. Reaching new heights
  24. Making friends with the clouds
  25. Something beautiful is on the horizon
  26. Adventure stories
  27. Always up for an adventure
  28. Exploring from a different perspective
  29. Getting a higher education
  30. Something beautiful is on the horizon
  31. Even better than a rooftop
  32. Memories worth remembering
  33. Spent some time in the skies

Short Hot Air Balloon Captions

I’m a big fan of captions that are short, simple and to the point. While many Instagram experts tell you that you need a long engaging caption, audience attention spans are small. And sometimes, we just need a pretty picture with a short caption for Instagram!

  1. Rise up
  2. Flying high
  3. Living the high life
  4. How uplifting
  5. Happier here
  6. A new point of view
  7. Change in perspective
  8. Skies of blue
  9. Can’t stop smiling
  10. A balloon story
  11. Next level
  12. Bucket list check
  13. Thrill seeking
  14. On a very special ride
  15. Take life higher
  16. Almost heaven
  17. Just wow
  18. On cloud nine
  19. Air, wind, and fire
  20. Chasing the sunrise
  21. This will do
  22. Smooth rider
  23. Just can’t compare
  24. Show me the world
  25. Balloon besties
  26. Cloudy moments

Funny Hot Air Balloon Captions

You really can’t go wrong with adding a little humor to your feed. Try some of these funny hot air balloon captions for your next post. But fair warning, they’re a little bit cheesy.

  1. Full of hot air
  2. Don’t get carried away.
  3. I’m a basket case
  4. Everything is up in the air right now…
  5. Got my head in the clouds
  6. 3, 2, 1…lift off
  7. No cooler way to singe your eyebrows
  8. The heat is on…
  9. Your love, keeps lifting me higher…
  10. I tried to start a hot air balloon business…but it never really took off.
  11. Just hanging out
  12. Take my breath away
  13. Hot stuff
  14. Needed an altitude adjustment
  15. You really know how to lift my spirits
A colorful hot air balloon floating over Statesville NC during the fall.

Hot Air Balloon Sayings

If social media isn’t your thing, you can also use these fun hot air balloon sayings in your journal or scrapbook.

  1. Balloon chasing
  2. Time to fly
  3. Mass Ascension
  4. Let’s touch the sky
  5. One flight at a time
  6. Found my way to the sky
  7. Hoping for soft landings
  8. The sky’s the limit
  9. Ready for the chase
  10. Adventures in the sky
  11. On balloon time
  12. The chase is on
  13. The heat is on
  14. Onward and upward
  15. Find me amongst the treetops

One Word Hot Air Balloon Captions

When one word says it all. I love a short hot air balloon caption that is simple and to the point!

  1. Higher
  2. Elevated
  3. Soaring
  4. Flying
  5. Magical
  6. Skyward
  7. Hovering
  8. Surreal
  9. Exploring
  10. Atmospheric
  11. Breathtaking
  12. Floating
  13. Inflated
  14. Aerodynamic
  15. Celestial
  16. Unforgettable

Hot air balloon quotes and captions are a perfect way to add a touch of whimsy and adventure to your Instagram posts or journal entries.

Whether you’re documenting a hot air balloon ride or just using the balloon as a metaphor for life, there are countless quotes and sayings that capture the spirit and wonder of these floating giants.

From inspirational quotes about chasing your dreams to puns about “soaring” to new heights, hot air balloon quotes and captions are a fun and creative way to add some personality and flair to your social media or scrapbooking pages.

What can I say, I have a thing for words. If you love quotes too or are looking for the perfect caption or sayings, you might like these posts too:

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About The Author

Julie Thorne- author of travel and lifestyle blog, More than Main Street

Julie is the founder and author of the lifestyle and travel blog, More than Main Street. Always exploring, she and her family have traveled to 32 US States, over 20 countries, and feels fortunate to call North Carolina home. Julie’s all about gratitude, mindset, self love, seeking out new experiences, and living life to the fullest. Learn more about Julie HERE.

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