"Hot Air Balloon" is a song by American electronica project Owl City.

[2] The song appears as the B-side on the European CD release of his debut single, "Fireflies".

"[9] "Hot Air Balloon" was met with generally positive reviews from music critics.

Silence Killer gave a positive review stating, "When trouble is spotted in the distance, he can always ascend above the treetops and spend the afternoon in his hot air balloon.

"[10] Scott Fryberger of Jesus Freak Hideout praised the upbeat and poppy nature of the song and Young's "signature dreamy and peppy lyrics.