We Fly over Teotihuacan

We Fly runs one of the larger balloon ports in the valley, with three ways to book: express transport from Mexico City, no transport at all, or all-inclusive. The options with transport include the archaeological zone ticket, which most balloon packages leave out.

About this experience

We Fly's listing has three options: Express transport from CDMX, No transport or breakfast, and All inclusive. The from-price is the cheapest, which on a listing like this is the no-transport option, where you make your own way to the port on the Mexico-Tulancingo road. Transport and breakfast cost more. Only the options with transport include the archaeological zone ticket (210 MXN for foreign visitors in 2026), so on those you skip the ticket line.

The flight itself is 30 to 45 minutes on the listing, with coffee or tea before take-off. The all-inclusive day runs Mexico City, the port, breakfast, the pyramids and the town of San Juan Teotihuacan, then back. There's no guide inside the zone, and no early return to Mexico City: the van leaves when the programme ends. The listing allows up to 120 travellers, which matches the size of the operation.

Viator shows a 4.9 rating on 1,491 reviews, but only four review texts load on the page. One, from 2024, is about a missed pickup ("our names were not on their list"), and another mentions a landing where the basket tipped onto its side. Neither is unusual in ballooning, and both are worth knowing.

Zone entry ticket included on the options with transport
30 to 45 minutes in the air
Coffee or tea at the port before take-off
Flexible: drive yourself, take the express van, or go all-inclusive
A 4.9 rating on 1,491 reviews

How the day runs

Before dawnPickup or drive
The van collects you in Mexico City on the transport options. Drivers head for the port at km 27.3 of the Mexico-Tulancingo road.
About 30 minCheck-in at We Fly
Coffee or tea and the weigh-in. Above 99 kg you pay 35 MXN per extra kilo.
30 to 45 minThe flight
Shared basket at sunrise. The wind decides how close you pass to the pyramids.
After landingBreakfast
On the all-inclusive option, guests report a cave restaurant.
Late morningThe pyramids
Zone ticket included with transport; no guide inside.
Early afternoonBack to Mexico City
The van returns when the programme ends. There's no early return.

Sunrise over a stepped pyramid seen from a balloon basket

A van at night beneath the Angel of Independence on Paseo de la Reforma

Vans parked at a Teotihuacan balloon port at dawn

What's included

Included

Balloon flight of 30 to 45 minutes
Coffee and/or tea
Round transport Mexico City, flight, breakfast, pyramids (options with transport)
Archaeological zone ticket (options with transport only)

Not included

Private transport
Early return to Mexico City
A guide inside the archaeological zone
35 MXN per kilo above 99 kg
Transport, breakfast and the zone ticket on the no-transport option

Who it suits

Book it if

You want the zone ticket sorted on a full day from the city
You have a car and want to pay for the flight only
You're happy in a large, busy operation
Your children are 5 or older

Skip it if

You want a small group: the listing allows up to 120 travellers
You need to be back in the city early: there's no early return
You want a guide at the pyramids
You weigh over 99 kg and don't want a surcharge

What guests say

★★★★★
We had an amazing time at Teotihuacan. The tour was very well-organized. We felt safe in the hot air balloon. There was also an option to purchase drone footage of us on the balloon which was worth it!
Kate_Z · Mar 2025

★★★★★
This was an amazing experience, the staff members were so polite and friendly. I would recommend this to everyone [...]
Malkesh_S · Apr 2024

Tips before you book

Pick an option with transport if you want the zone ticket included. The no-transport option has no zone visit at all.
Save the operator's WhatsApp number from your confirmation. A 2024 guest was left at the pickup point because her name was missing from the drivers' list.
Listen to the landing briefing. Baskets sometimes tip onto their side when they touch down; you hold the handles and stay low.
Nothing heavy in the basket: leave bags in the van or at the port.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Teotihuacan entry ticket included with We Fly?

Only on the options with transport from Mexico City. The no-transport option is the flight alone. The ticket costs 210 MXN for foreign visitors in 2026 if you buy it yourself.

How long is the We Fly balloon flight?

30 to 45 minutes in the air, according to the listing. The whole day with transport takes 6 to 9 hours.

Where is the We Fly port?

At km 27.3 of the Mexico-Tulancingo road in San Francisco Mazapa, San Martin de las Piramides, about an hour's drive from central Mexico City before dawn.

Is there a guide at the pyramids?

Not on the listing: a guide inside the archaeological zone is listed as not included. You get free time to walk the site.

Ready to book

Book We Fly balloon flight

We Fly's sunrise flight from its port near the pyramids, with the zone entry ticket included when you book transport from Mexico City.

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