Try it if you dare! Edinburgh’s Christmas hosts one of the world's largest transportable Starflyers!
At a whopping 80m tall, the Starflyer towers over the Christmas Markets and provides the finest (and most thrilling!) views of the stunning city centre skyline.
Hold on tight and enjoy the views as you soar high above the rooftops!
The 20% EH postcode discount is applicable to Around the World StarFlyer.
Tickets are limited to a maximum of four tickets per event
The offer is only valid when tickets are purchased through our official website and only redeemable on certain events
You must select "Standard Ticket Price" (Discount only applies to this ticket type)
Your billing address must have an EH postcode attached for the offer to work
This ticket offer is subject to availability. If the ticket price does not automatically change, the offer has been exhausted, or your billing address does not have an EH Postcode attached.
The Around the World Starflyer is open from 10:00 to 22:00 (last admission 21:30). Tickets are date-specific, but there are no set time slots and admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please allow extra time if you plan to attend during busy periods.
Differing opening hours below for specific dates:
17 Nov 2026
17:00 - 22:00
24 Dec 2026
10:00 - 20:00
25 Dec 2026
CLOSED
26 Dec 2026
12:00 - 20:00
31 Dec 2026
10:00 - 17:00
01 Jan 2027
12:00 - 20:00
03 Jan 2027
10:00 - 18:00
Please note opening times are subject to change. Please check our social channels (@edinburghschristmas) for the latest updates.
Restrictions:
Riders must be a minimum 1.2m in height
Riders under 1.4m must be accompanied by a responsible paying adult
No babes in arms
Rules:
No leaning over the safety bar at any time
No swinging on the chairs
Remove all loose footwear
No sharp objects, food, drink or bags on the ride
Small children can only ride when accompanied by a responsible paying adult
Each seat must be occupied by one individual, no doubling up.
2 persons in 1 car
Please secure all valuables as management will not be responsible for any loss or damage
Date and Time
14 Nov 2026 - 03 Jan 2027 - 12:00
Location
Edinburgh's Christmas - Star Flyer, East Princes Street Gardens
Warnings: Your ticket time (e.g., 10:00 AM) shows when the Star Flyer opens. It's valid for one ride anytime during the day, from opening until 30 minutes before closing. Tickets are only valid for the selected date and cannot be used on another day.