Border crossing point Malko Tarnovo → Dereköy

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Distance to nearest cities

Nearest city: Burgas (59 km)

Varna 143 km

Istanbul 166 km

Plovdiv 225 km

Sofia 350 km

Ankara 507 km

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Malko Tarnovo → Dereköy

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Malko Tarnovo–Dereköy: Bulgaria–Turkey border crossing

Current status: An international road border crossing between Bulgaria and Turkey, open 24/7. It is the least busy crossing point on the entire Bulgarian–Turkish frontier, which makes it a quiet alternative to the larger gates.

Important: Bulgaria is an EU member state and Turkey lies outside the EU, so full passport and customs control applies in both directions.

Traffic: Passenger cars only, via Malko Tarnovo–Dereköy (BG→TR).

Key information

Location: Malko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) — Dereköy (Turkey).
Opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day.
A mountain road approach with comparatively light traffic.

Queues and waiting times

Typical: 10–30 minutes.
Peak periods: up to about one hour.

Drivers searching for the vama Derekoy or the Dereköy / Malko Tarnovo border crossing coordinates can follow live waiting times at this crossing and review historical figures in the crossing statistics.

Documents

EU citizens travel on a valid passport. Visa and entry conditions for Turkey depend on the traveller's nationality and should be checked before departure.

Alternatives and contacts

Among the Turkey–Bulgaria border crossings, busier alternatives include Lesovo–Hamzabeyli and Kapitan Andreevo–Kapıkule (Kapikule), both closer to the route towards Istanbul.

Basic infrastructure on site.
Emergency services: 112 (Bulgaria), 155 (Turkey).

Frequently Asked Questions

The Malko Tarnovo → Dereköy border crossing is on the Bulgaria–Turkey border. See the "Contacts and map" section above for the exact address and GPS coordinates.

The Malko Tarnovo → Dereköy crossing has separate lanes for passenger cars, buses, trucks, and a Tax Free mode. Each type has its own page with live queue data.

Pick a transport type above — the page for that mode shows current wait time, a 24-hour forecast and live cameras.

Yes, the Malko Tarnovo → Dereköy crossing operates 24/7. Specific modes (like Tax Free) may have their own schedule — see that mode's page for details.

Personal crossing is free. You may incur related fees: Green Card insurance, customs declarations for specific goods.

For trucks, the eCherha system requires advance registration. Cars and buses use the general flow.