Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to the Maldives (Male) (from: Edinburgh)

The average price to go to the Maldives (Male) from Edinburgh airport is $ 1005 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 873 (in march) and $ 1145 (in july), which is a saving of $ 133 or a surplus of $ 140 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $806 to $860 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to the Maldives (Male) before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Maldives (Male) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 29279 airfare prices from previous years for flights to the Maldives (Male) from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 873, saving $ 133 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1005). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1145).

Flight Edinburgh-Maldives (Male): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 749 $ 914 fair price
February$ 810 $ 942 fair price
March$ 734 $ 873 very good price
April$ 896 $ 1117 high price
May$ 799 $ 977 fair price
June$ 850 $ 1001 fair price
July$ 959 $ 1145 very high price
August$ 961 $ 1125 high price
September$ 849 $ 1014 fair price
October$ 878 $ 1038 fair price
November$ 759 $ 876 good price
December$ 858 $ 1034 fair price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to the Maldives (Male)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Maldives (Male) range from $484 to $1344. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $484 to $538), 1% at the maximum price (from $1290 to $1344). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $806 to $860 (15% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Maldives flight

There are 15 companies that serve Edinburgh from Maldives (Male) airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, British Airways, KLM, Air France, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air, Aer Lingus and Swiss.

Data analysis:

Of the 29279 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Maldives route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Edinburgh-Maldives (Male) flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $21. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $31.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Maldives (Male) to Edinburgh departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $41. Conversely, departing from Maldives (Male) on a saturday may cost you an additional $23.


Top prices Edinburgh-Maldives (Male)

Round tripDatesPrice
Edinburgh → Male11-05 to 18-05-2024$ 686 
Edinburgh → Male16-05 to 28-05-2024$ 667 
Edinburgh → Male24-05 to 28-05-2024$ 672 
Edinburgh → Male04-06 to 08-06-2024$ 538 
Edinburgh → Male10-06 to 20-06-2024$ 772 
Edinburgh → Male12-06 to 23-06-2024$ 700 
Edinburgh → Male13-06 to 22-06-2024$ 677 
Edinburgh → Male18-06 to 23-06-2024$ 714 
Edinburgh → Male23-06 to 30-06-2024$ 619 
Edinburgh → Male26-06 to 30-06-2024$ 641 


When to book your flight Edinburgh - Maldives (Male) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Maldives flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to the Maldives (Male), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 922 $, which is a saving of 83 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (124 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Edinburgh to the Maldives (Male) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 848 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 872), 4 to 5 months ($ 872), 5 to 6 months ($ 906), 6 to 7 months ($ 855)

February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 842 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 907), 5 to 6 months ($ 930), 6 to 7 months ($ 912)

March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 769 $)

Other interesting period(s): 8 to 9 months ($ 868)

April

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 999 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1010), 7 to 8 months ($ 1056), 9 to 10 months ($ 1031), 10 to 11 months ($ 1029)

May

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 868 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 932), 3 to 4 months ($ 960), 5 to 6 months ($ 963), 9 to 10 months ($ 894)

June

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 888 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 961), 1 to 2 months ($ 916), 2 to 3 months ($ 969), 10 to 11 months ($ 899)

July

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 970 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1117), 2 to 3 months ($ 1052), 5 to 6 months ($ 1104), 9 to 10 months ($ 1051), 11 to 12 months ($ 1116)

August

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 989 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1102), 2 to 3 months ($ 1104), 4 to 5 months ($ 1085), 5 to 6 months ($ 1071), 6 to 7 months ($ 1093), 10 to 11 months ($ 1122)

September

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 873 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 920), 3 to 4 months ($ 931), 4 to 5 months ($ 927), 9 to 10 months ($ 970), 10 to 11 months ($ 941)

October

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 891 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 984), 2 to 3 months ($ 1033), 3 to 4 months ($ 941), 10 to 11 months ($ 1035)

November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 788 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 870), 1 to 2 months ($ 808), 3 to 4 months ($ 812), 4 to 5 months ($ 831)

December

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 989 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 995), 5 to 6 months ($ 989), 6 to 7 months ($ 1022), 7 to 8 months ($ 1030)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Maldives are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $18. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $24 more.



Edinburgh to the Maldives (Male): flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
May 2024$ 729
$667 to $889
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June 2024$ 828
$538 to $3659
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July 2024$ 1499
$827 to $5265
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August 2024$ 1168
$1132 to $1204
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September 2024$ 939
$832 to $1172
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October 2024$ 891
$810 to $952
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November 2024$ 1300
$785 to $4961
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December 2024$ 851
$805 to $897
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January 2025$ 888
$856 to $919
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February 2025$ 995
$962 to $1024
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March 2025$ 902
$877 to $944
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April 2025$ 1900
$980 to $4320
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, june, september, october, december and january are cheaper to travel to the Maldives (Male). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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