This flavor inhaler (100) is provided with a cup member (50) having a cup shape. The cup member is inserted into a holding member (30) in an orientation in which the bottom plate (52) of the cup member is arranged facing the non-ignition end and in which the cup member opens towards the ignition end. The cup member has a claw (54) which projects towards the inside of the cup member from the inner surface of the side wall (51) of the cup member. The claw has at least an engagement section (54A) which engages the end surface of a combustion-type heat source (70) facing the non-ignition end.