Queue at Malko Tarnovo — Dereköy
passenger car
20
min
Wait time
Much busier than usual
15°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
LIVE
Much busier than usual
Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
0 cars
Peak load:
0 cars (~2 min)
Shortest queue:
0 cars (~2 min)
How did you like this checkpoint?
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Best time to cross Malko Tarnovo today
01:00↓55%−55%
05:00↓55%−55%
08:00typical queue
Current Data
As of 00:10, at Malko Tarnovo checkpoint there are 6 cars waiting.
How long is the wait in the border queue at Malko Tarnovo?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 44 days ago
Does the EES system work at Malko Tarnovo border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Malko Tarnovo border crossing.
EES is a new EU automated system being gradually implemented at Schengen Area borders. Once activated, the system will record the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as travelers' biometric data.
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Free flow 10 km/h
1 h ago
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Free flow
10 km/h
On the other side of the border
Free flow
10 km/h
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
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Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
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Border Queue Analysis at the Malko Tarnovo - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
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Peak Hours
Travel Planning Malko Tarnovo By car
Best days:
Monday-Wednesday (9 cars,
~0.5-1.5 hrs).
Avoid:
Wednesday (11 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟠 Mon | 9 | 82% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 11 | 100% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Malko Tarnovo by car?
Monday or Wednesday — shortest queue (9 cars, ~0.5-1.5 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Malko Tarnovo?
Wednesday — peak load (11 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Wed).
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Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Required Documents
Documents for crossing the border from the EU
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
Customs Rules: What You Can Transport
ALLOWED (with limits)
Alcohol (for adults 18+)
- Up to 1 liter of spirits (40%+)
- Up to 2 liters of wine
- Up to 4 liters of beer
- Or proportional combination
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Tobacco products (for adults 18+)
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
Food products
- Dairy products: up to 2 kg (cheese OK)
- Meat/fish: up to 2 kg (canned OK, RAW NOT allowed)
- Fruits/vegetables: up to 2 kg
- Honey, jam: no limits
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
Cash
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
Personal belongings
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
Weapons & Ammunition
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
Drugs
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
Cultural valuables
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
Animal products (without certificates)
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
If in doubt — declare it! Better to declare than to hide.
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Malko Tarnovo
Transport Type: automobile
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Room for Mother and Child: Data not found;
Toilets: Data not found;
Food Facilities: Data not found;
Duty-Free Shops: Data not found;
Mobile Communication: Data not found (details provided by mobile operators);
Wi-Fi Access: Data not found;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Data not found;
Crossing with Pets: Data not found;
Checkpoint Controls:
Phytosanitary: Data not found
Veterinary: Data not found
Ecological: Data not found
Sanitary: Data not found
Cultural Heritage Control: Data not found
International Road_transport Control: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Bulgaria: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Turkey: Data not found
Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Malko Tarnovo
Address: Bulgaria, Border Crossing Malko Tarnovo
GPS Coordinates: 41.967207, 27.458 Show on map
How to get there
Malko Tarnovo border crossing is located on the border between Bulgaria and Turkey.
Nearest checkpoints
- Lesovo – 70 km
- Kapitan Andreevo – 94.9 km
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Emergency Contacts & Support
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!