--- title: "Around the World Star Flyer | 14 Nov - 03 Jan | Edinburgh's Christmas | Edinburgh's Hogmanay, Christmas & Winter Festival - Official Website" meta: "og:description": "Hold on tight and enjoy the views as you soar high above the rooftops of Edinburgh's famous Christmas Markets over 80m in the air! Book now." "og:title": "Around the World Star Flyer | 14 Nov - 03 Jan | Edinburgh's Christmas" "twitter:description": "Hold on tight and enjoy the views as you soar high above the rooftops of Edinburgh's famous Christmas Markets over 80m in the air! Book now." "twitter:title": "Around the World Star Flyer | 14 Nov - 03 Jan | Edinburgh's Christmas" description: "Hold on tight and enjoy the views as you soar high above the rooftops of Edinburgh's famous Christmas Markets over 80m in the air! Book now." --- ##### 14 Nov 2026 - 03 Jan 2027 - 12:00 # Around the World Star Flyer [View on map ](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=55.95248325,-3.19283217) [Book now](#book) Try it if you dare! Edinburgh’s Christmas hosts one of the world's largest transportable Star Flyers! At a whopping 80m tall, the Star Flyer 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 Around the World Star Flyer 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. #### **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 #### Did you know locals can redeem a 20% discount if you have an EH Postcode for the Around the World Star Flyer? See full list of eligible attractions, postcodes and T&Cs [**here**](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/news/eh-local-resident-discount "https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/news/eh-local-resident-discount"). **To redeem online** - Register for/log in to your Edinburgh’s Christmas account with an [**eligible postal address**](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/news/eh-local-resident-discount "https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/news/eh-local-resident-discount"). Once registered, we’ll save your details so that next time you need only provide a name and email to make the most of this offer. - Add **standard, full-priced tickets** to your basket with a payment card registered to an eligible postal address. - Check to make sure that your 20% discount has been applied to the relevant tickets before purchasing. **To redeem in person** - Ask for the EH Local Resident Discount and bring a **proof of address** to one of our on-site box offices or ticket staff at rides. Box Offices will be available at West Princes Street Gardens and East Princes Street Gardens. **Please note:** - Tickets are limited to a maximum of four tickets per event - This offer is only valid when tickets are purchased through our official website and only redeemable on certain events. - 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. T&Cs apply. ##### Date and Time 14 Nov 2026 - 03 Jan 2027 - 12:00 ##### Location Edinburgh's Christmas - Star Flyer, East Princes Street Gardens [View on map ](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=55.95248325,-3.19283217) **Prices from:** £15.5 **Event type:** Christmas Market Ride + Attractions **Company:** Unique Assembly Ltd **Age Rating:** Age 12+ (Guideline) **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. ##### Add tickets [Book Now](https://edwinterfest.com/whats-on/around-the-world-star-flyer/performances) #### Location ###### East Princes Street Gardens , Edinburgh EH2 2DG #### Share the event ## Events we think you'd like [ [
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