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Best place to meet between Athens and Istanbul
Athens and Istanbul are 562 km apart within Europe. The fairest meeting point by flight distance is Budapest (Hungary), where the gap between what each traveller pays is smallest — roughly ~4h from Athens and ~4h from Istanbul. For most destinations in this range, the best time to travel is spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best place to meet between Athens and Istanbul?
Based on flight distances, Budapest (Hungary) ranks as the fairest meeting point — it minimises the gap between what each traveller pays. Use the live search to see exact prices for your travel dates.
How does MeetPoint rank meeting points between Athens and Istanbul?
MeetPoint uses a fairness score that penalises destinations where one person would pay significantly more than the other. The top result isn't necessarily the cheapest overall — it's the one where the cost is most evenly shared.
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