Meet in the middle

Where to meet halfway between Buenos Aires and Frankfurt

Buenos Aires and Frankfurt are a cross-continental pair spanning South America and Europe. The fairest city to meet halfway is Lisbon (Portugal): roughly 17h from Buenos Aires and 5h from Frankfurt, with a combined estimated flight cost of around $730. 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 November through March (outside the main rainy season).

Top meeting destinations

Portugal

Lisbon

#1
~17h from Buenos Aires
~$516
~5h from Frankfurt
~$212
Combined est.~$728

Spain

Madrid

#2
~17h from Buenos Aires
~$532
~4h from Frankfurt
~$181
Combined est.~$713

Brazil

São Paulo

#3
~5h from Buenos Aires
~$197
~17h from Frankfurt
~$524
Combined est.~$721

Switzerland

Zurich

#4
~19h from Buenos Aires
~$575
~3h from Frankfurt
~$97
Combined est.~$672

Morocco

Marrakech

#5
~16h from Buenos Aires
~$497
~7h from Frankfurt
~$253
Combined est.~$750

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 Buenos Aires and Frankfurt to each candidate meeting city, based on typical fares for this distance. Actual prices vary by date — use the live search for current rates.

CityFrom Buenos AiresFrom FrankfurtCombined est.
BestLisbon, Portugal~$516~$212~$728
Madrid, Spain~$532~$181~$713
São Paulo, Brazil~$197~$524~$721
Zurich, Switzerland~$575~$97~$672
Marrakech, Morocco~$497~$253~$750

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The estimates above are based on distance formulas. Search with live prices from Kiwi to get exact costs for your travel dates.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best place to meet halfway between Buenos Aires and Frankfurt?

Based on estimated flight costs, Lisbon (Portugal) is the fairest halfway point — roughly 17h and ~$516 from Buenos Aires, and 5h and ~$212 from Frankfurt. Use the live search on MeetPoint to see exact prices for your travel dates.

How much does it cost to meet halfway between Buenos Aires and Frankfurt?

Estimated costs vary by season and how far in advance you book. Based on typical flight distances, flying from Buenos Aires to Lisbon costs around $516 and from Frankfurt around $212 — a combined ~$728. Search live prices on MeetPoint to get current fares.

How does MeetPoint find the fairest meeting point between Buenos Aires and Frankfurt?

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 Buenos Aires and Frankfurt?

The city with the lowest combined flight cost isn't always the fairest. Lisbon 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.

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