Meet in the middle
Where to meet halfway between Athens and Toronto
Athens and Toronto are a cross-continental pair spanning Europe and North America. The fairest city to meet halfway is Dublin (Ireland): roughly 7h from Athens and 11h from Toronto, with a combined estimated flight cost of around $600. A fair meeting point isn't just the geographic middle — it's the city where the gap between what each traveller pays is smallest. MeetPoint ranks by the worst-off traveller's cost rather than the cheapest total. The best time to travel to destinations in this range is typically spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October).
Top meeting destinations
Ireland
Dublin
UK
Edinburgh
UK
London
Portugal
Lisbon
Italy
Milan
Estimated costs based on typical fares. Search live for exact prices on your travel dates.
Estimated flight costs to meet halfway
The table below shows estimated round-trip flight costs from Athens and Toronto to each candidate meeting city, based on typical fares for this distance. Actual prices vary by date — use the live search for current rates.
| City | From Athens | From Toronto | Combined est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| BestDublin, Ireland | ~$248 | ~$356 | ~$604 |
| Edinburgh, UK | ~$247 | ~$360 | ~$607 |
| London, UK | ~$247 | ~$377 | ~$624 |
| Lisbon, Portugal | ~$248 | ~$378 | ~$626 |
| Milan, Italy | ~$182 | ~$412 | ~$594 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best place to meet halfway between Athens and Toronto?
Based on estimated flight costs, Dublin (Ireland) is the fairest halfway point — roughly 7h and ~$248 from Athens, and 11h and ~$356 from Toronto. Use the live search on MeetPoint to see exact prices for your travel dates.
How much does it cost to meet halfway between Athens and Toronto?
Estimated costs vary by season and how far in advance you book. Based on typical flight distances, flying from Athens to Dublin costs around $248 and from Toronto around $356 — a combined ~$604. Search live prices on MeetPoint to get current fares.
How does MeetPoint find the fairest meeting point between Athens and Toronto?
MeetPoint uses a fairness score that penalises destinations where one person would pay significantly more than the other. The top result isn't just the cheapest total — it's where the cost is most evenly shared. The ranking penalises the worst-off traveller's cost, not just the average.
Can I find a meet-in-the-middle flight destination for more than two people?
Yes — MeetPoint supports up to 4 departure cities simultaneously. It searches live flight prices from every origin and ranks destinations by the person who'd pay the most, ensuring no one gets left with an unfair share.
What's the cheapest city to fly to from both Athens and Toronto?
The city with the lowest combined flight cost isn't always the fairest. Dublin ranks #1 on MeetPoint because it balances both legs well. Use the live search to compare all candidate cities across your exact travel dates and find the cheapest midpoint for your group.