About the school
Swiss Ballooning Academy is a declared training organisation based in Luzern, Switzerland. It holds approval number CH.DTO.0316 from the FOCA. The organisation offers training for the BPL, commercial operation rating, FI(B), gas balloon, hot-air balloon, night rating, and tethered flights.
Summary of the school's register entry and website, compiled Oct 2026.Approval and register
7 approved courses
- BPL
- Commercial operation rating
- FI(B)
- Gas balloon
- Hot-air balloon
- Night Rating(B)
- Tethered flights
Courses and prices
| COURSE | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|
| BPL theory course 2026-27 (full course) Other training course | CHF 1,490.00 checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
| BPL licence practical training Other training course | approx. CHF 8,000 checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
| Night flight rating BFCL.210 Night rating | On request | Ask |
| Flight instructor rating FI(B) Flight instructor | On request | Ask |
| Gas balloon extension BFCL.150(c) Other training course | On request | Ask |
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Location
Questions about Swiss Ballooning Academy
Where is Swiss Ballooning Academy located?
Swiss Ballooning Academy is based in Luzern, Switzerland. Address: 6006 Luzern.
Is Swiss Ballooning Academy an approved flight school?
Yes. Swiss Ballooning Academy is a Declared Training Organisation (DTO) (number CH.DTO.0316), listed by FOCA. We checked the register in October 2026.
Which courses does Swiss Ballooning Academy offer?
The school lists 5 courses: BPL theory course 2026-27 (full course), BPL licence practical training, Night flight rating BFCL.210, Flight instructor rating FI(B) and Gas balloon extension BFCL.150(c).
How much does training at Swiss Ballooning Academy cost?
The school publishes prices for 2 courses, for example BPL theory course 2026-27 (full course): CHF 1,490.00; BPL licence practical training: approx. CHF 8,000. Prices as published by the school, checked in October 2026.
How do I contact Swiss Ballooning Academy?
You can reach the school through its website, by email at sekretariat@swissballooningacademy.ch and by phone on +41 79 420 25 89, or send a request with the form on this page.
