Cheap flights from Edinburgh to the Maldives from £649

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — MLE
1 Aug — 8 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Maldives

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Maldives
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Maldives. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 July 2026.

Mon 5/1015:30
EDI
-
MLE
2 stops18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/1021:25
MLE
-
EDI
2 stops17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£721
Mon 23/1112:15
EDI
-
MLE
2 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/1114:20
MLE
-
EDI
3 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£729
Fri 17/707:20
EDI
-
MLE
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/709:10
MLE
-
EDI
2 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7£768
Fri 14/819:20
EDI
-
MLE
3 stops37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/814:20
MLE
-
EDI
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6£770
Sun 1/1120:45
EDI
-
MLE
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/1114:20
MLE
-
EDI
2 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6£787
Mon 23/1115:15
EDI
-
MLE
1 stop13h 25m
British Airways
Mon 30/1111:40
MLE
-
EDI
1 stop14h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 29/6£800
Sun 9/820:40
EDI
-
MLE
3 stops36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/814:20
MLE
-
EDI
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6£806

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Maldives

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Edinburgh to Maldives flight deals. Data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£721

One-way from

£649

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£1,186
5/10-12/10
  • 5/10-12/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Maldives
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 6/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Maldives
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£47 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghMalé

EDI - MLE

EDIMLE

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/7

07:20-13:20

2 stops26h 00m

Male

Tue 21/7

09:10-16:05

2 stops34h 55m

£768

EdinburghMalé

EDI - MLE

EDIMLE

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 14/8

19:20-13:10

3 stops37h 50m

Male

Fri 21/8

14:20-20:35

2 stops34h 15m

£770

EdinburghMalé

EDI - MLE

EDIMLE

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/11

12:40-09:40

1 stop16h 00m

Male

Sat 7/11

11:40-08:25

1 stop25h 45m

£827

EdinburghMalé

EDI - MLE

EDIMLE

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/11

14:05-09:40

1 stop14h 35m

Male

Mon 30/11

11:40-07:50

1 stop25h 10m

£827
Fastest return journey

EdinburghMalé

EDI - MLE

EDIMLE

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 27/9

22:00-15:30

1 stop13h 30m

Male

Thu 1/10

09:15-20:05

1 stop14h 50m

£963

EdinburghMalé

EDI - MLE

EDIMLE

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/11

20:55-07:35

1 stop29h 40m

Male

Mon 30/11

08:15-19:05

2 stops39h 50m

£963
Cheapest one-way

EdinburghMalé

EDI - MLE

EDIMLE

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 6/9

07:55-08:25

1 stop20h 30m

£649
Fastest single journey

EdinburghMalé

EDI - MLE

EDIMLE

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 6/9

15:10-08:25

1 stop13h 15m

£651

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Maldives

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to the Maldives

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Maldives?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Maldives (average of £609). Flying from Edinburgh to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of £992). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Maldives

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Maldives. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Maldives. Reviews last updated 2 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to the Maldives, such as Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Maldives?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Edinburgh to Maldives. It is only a 6.8 mi journey to Turnhouse (EDI) from Edinburgh’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Maldives?

    Departing from Edinburgh to Maldives will take you 16h. Airlines will cover a distance of 5469 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Maldives that include hotel bookings?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Maldives by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Maldives?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Maldives (average of £609). Flying from Edinburgh to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of £992). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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British AirwaysCheapest£627Average£867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£823Average£945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£861Average£1,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£915Average£1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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