Cheap flights from Malta to Edinburgh from £37

Cheap flights from Malta to Edinburgh from £37

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Mon, May 25
Malta MLAEdinburgh EDI
£37
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Thu, May 28
Malta MLAEdinburgh EDI
£47
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1 stop
Sat, May 23
Malta MLAEdinburgh EDI
£57
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Sat, May 23
Malta MLAEdinburgh EDI
£62
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Fri, May 29
Malta MLAEdinburgh EDI
£62
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Sun, May 24
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
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£82
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Mon, May 25 – Thu, May 28
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£90
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Mon, May 25 – Wed, May 27
Malta MLAEdinburgh EDI
£95
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Sat, May 23 – Tue, May 26
Malta MLAEdinburgh EDI
£116
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Sat, May 23 – Mon, May 25
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£124
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Thu, May 28 – Sun, May 31
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How much do flights to Edinburgh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£37

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£78

Cheapest round-trip

£82

Average round-trip

£143

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Edinburgh Airport to the city center

Fastest options: Airlink 100 express bus and tram. Best value: Lothian Buses and tram.

Edinburgh is served by Edinburgh Airport (EDI), located 13 km west of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including tram, express bus, local bus, taxi, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The Edinburgh Tram provides a direct link to the city center and connects to the main railway station. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport option, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

30-35 min

£7-£7.50 (single fare; return available)

every 7–10 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Princes Street

25-35 min

£5.50-£6 (single fare; return available)

every 10 min (traffic dependent)

Waverley Station direct

35-50 min

£2-£2.20 (standard bus fare)

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-40 min

£25-£40 (metered; varies by traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

20-40 min

£18-£35 (varies with demand)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

20-35 min

£40-£70 (pre-booked; fixed price)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-40 min

£30-£80 (per day; varies by provider)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in GBP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Edinburgh Tram runs directly from the airport to York Place via Haymarket and Princes Street.
  • Airlink 100 operates 24 hours with reduced night service; Skylink buses offer cheaper fares with more stops.
  • Taxis are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Edinburgh

Depart from
Malta International
Arrive to
Edinburgh Airport
Average flights per week
337
Flight distance
2612 km
Worth visiting
Bamburgh Castle - Ben Nevis - Edinburgh Castle - Edinburgh Royal Mile - Glencoe - Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum - Stirling

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Malta to Edinburgh in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Ryanair
11---1---1---
Jet2
------1---------1
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Ryanair
11---1---1---
Jet2
------1---------1
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Ryanair
11---1---1---
Jet2
------1---------1
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Ryanair
11---1---1---
Jet2
------1---------1
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Malta to Edinburgh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
KM Malta AirlinesAMCKMNo
LufthansaDLHLHNo
Jet2EXSLSNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Edinburgh

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C1°C
February6°C2°C
March8°C2°C
April11°C3°C
May13°C6°C
June16°C8°C
July18°C10°C
August17°C10°C
September15°C9°C
October12°C7°C
November8°C4°C
December6°C2°C
Hottest Month
18°C
July
Coldest month
1°C
January
Sunny days
262
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
10 May
86%
13°C3°C
17 May
11°C4°C
Monday
11 May
90%
11°C2°C
18 May
12°C4°C
Tuesday
12 May
86%
13°C5°C
19 May
89%
12°C8°C
Wednesday
13 May
85%
10°C5°C
20 May
86%
13°C8°C
Thursday
14 May
89%
11°C3°C
21 May
85%
15°C6°C
Friday
15 May
84%
10°C6°C
22 May
17°C6°C
Saturday
16 May
89%
9°C5°C
23 May
83%
17°C9°C

Edinburgh travel tips

Don’t forget your walking boots when coming to Edinburgh

Many streets of Edinburgh are paved with cobblestones, and a favourite pastime for many tourists is to hike up Arthur's Seat, a former volcano right in the middle of the city. Comfortable sneakers will come in handy here; keep that in mind when packing for a trip.

Don't miss out on one of the best bars in the world in Edinburgh

Bramble is a cocktail bar that is included in the lists of the best bars in the world. The average price per cocktail is 8 euro. You can simply tell the bartender what you like, and they will prepare a signature cocktail for you. The bar is open only until 00:00 approximately.

Visit the Palace Of Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s residence in Edinburgh

The imposing Baroque Palace Of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the Queen and a former residence of Mary Stuart. State ceremonies are still held here. You can appreciate the palace's halls by purchasing a ticket for £19 (€22).

The distance between Malta and Edinburgh is 2612 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, easyJet, KM Malta Airlines, Lufthansa, and Jet2. Malta and Edinburgh have 337 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Edinburgh, consider visiting Bamburgh Castle, Ben Nevis, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Royal Mile, Glencoe, Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, and Stirling.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Malta to Edinburgh?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malta and Edinburgh takes around 3.9 hours.
What is the flight distance between Malta and Edinburgh?
The flight distance between Malta and Edinburgh is 2612 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Malta and Edinburgh?
Several carriers operate flights between Malta and Edinburgh. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Jet2, Ryanair.
What are the most popular routes to and from Malta?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Malta and London, Manchester, Tirana, Rome, Barcelona, Paris, Catania, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belgrade, Palermo, Istanbul, Warsaw, Bristol, Aberdeen, Belfast, Tunis, Amsterdam, Nice, Budapest, Skopje.
What are the most popular routes to and from Edinburgh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Edinburgh and London, Belfast, Bournemouth, Dublin, Athens, Istanbul, Tirana, Düsseldorf, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Marrakesh, Prague, Paris, Madrid, Bucharest, Warsaw, Chișinău, Tel Aviv, New York, Newquay.
What airports are near Malta?
The main airport in Malta is Malta International. It is also served by Malta International, Catania–Fontanarossa, Comiso.
What airports are near Edinburgh?
The main airport in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Glasgow Prestwick, Inverness, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee.
Which airlines fly between Malta and Edinburgh?
Currently, you can fly between Malta and Edinburgh with Ryanair, easyJet, KM Malta Airlines, Lufthansa, Jet2.
When’s the best time to travel between Malta and Edinburgh?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Malta and Edinburgh, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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