How to Fly in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to fly with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, you can fly only in Creative mode, not in Survival mode. Flying is a great way to move around fast and explore your world. Let's explore how to fly in the game.
How to Start Flying
In Minecraft, when you spawn in your world you will be walking on the ground. But it is very easy to fly in the game!
The game control to start flying depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), press the SPACE key twice (quickly).
- For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap the Jump button twice (quickly).
- For PS3 and PS4, press the
X button twice (quickly). - For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press the A button twice (quickly).
- For Windows 10 Edition, press the SPACE key twice (quickly).
- For Wii U, press the A button twice (quickly).
- For Nintendo Switch, press the A button twice (quickly).
- For Education Edition, press the SPACE key twice (quickly).
Now you should see yourself floating above the ground.
How to Fly Higher
Once you are in flying mode, you can navigate through the air. The game control to fly higher depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), press and hold the SPACE key.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold the Higher button.
- For PS3 and PS4, press up on the D-Pad (or press and hold the X button).
- For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press up on the D-Pad (or press and hold the A button).
- For Windows 10 Edition, press and hold the SPACE key.
- For Wii U, press and hold the A button.
- For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the A button.
- For Education Edition, press and hold the SPACE key.
You should see yourself going higher into the air.
How to Fly Lower
The game control to fly lower depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), press and hold the left shift key.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold the Lower button.
- For PS3 and PS4, press down on the D-Pad.
- For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press down on the D-Pad.
- For Windows 10 Edition, press and hold the left shift key.
- For Wii U, press the down arrow on the gamepad.
- For Nintendo Switch, press the down arrow on the controller.
- For Education Edition, press and hold the left shift key.
You should see yourself going closer to the ground.
How to Stop Flying
The game control to stop flying depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), press the SPACE key twice (quickly).
- For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap the Stop button twice (quickly).
- For PS3 and PS4, press the X button twice (quickly).
- For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press the A button twice (quickly).
- For Windows 10 Edition, press the SPACE key twice (quickly).
- For Wii U, press the A button twice (quickly).
- For Nintendo Switch, press the A button twice (quickly).
- For Education Edition, press the SPACE key twice (quickly).
You should see yourself back on the ground.
Congratulations, you just learned how to fly in Minecraft.
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