Luxury hot air balloon rides in Trakai and Vilnius: experience an unforgettable adventure—a hot air balloon ride that combines tranquility, adrenaline, and exceptional luxury. This is one of the most romantic activities in Lithuania—perfect for couples looking to create a special memory. It’s a unique experience that brings you closer together and leaves a lasting impression. Hot Air Lines offers small groups, professional licensed pilots, and a premium experience from start to finish—the perfect gift for a birthday, anniversary, or engagement.
2000
Passengers per year
20+
Years in the Lithuanian market
3
Lithuanian hot air ballooning records
4
Continents visited
I became interested in aeronautics in 1997 while studying in Kaunas. My first flight with Valerijus Machnorylovas, a hot air balloon pilot and Boeing captain, made such a profound impression on me that afterwards I firmly decided to make hot air balloons a part of my life.
Since I was a child I have been interested in two things only: airplanes and trains. Back in 1988 I joined the youth club of hot air balloon construction. Its' leade was the legendary Leonas Simniška, the very first one in Lithuania to construct an air balloon from polyethylene sheet.
My friendship with ballooning has begun when I was only 12. The leader of ballooning club 'Audenis' invited me to measure the results at the hot air balloon championship in Birštonas. I must admit, I was not thrilled about the whole ballooning thing at first. I did not like measuring the results, so I thought that was the beginning and the end of my journey in ballooning.
Hot air balloons appeared in my life unexpectedly. About eight years ago, a pilot friend invited me to join a flight, then another invited me to a competition. Gradually, I got more involved — flying in commercial and sport events, learning maintenance, and earning my pilot’s license. What started as a hobby eventually became my main occupation.
