No, not in the true sense. A balloon travels freely with the wind. Balloons float on wind currents. Balloonists can steer, to a limited extent, by adjusting the balloon’s altitude to make use of different wind speeds and directions. Generally speaking, in the northern hemisphere, a balloon can make a “right turn” as it ascends and a “left turn” as it descends. This is due the Coriolis effect. But every day is different, and balloon pilots learn to be very “flexible” as to where they might land.
