Queue at Medyka — Shehyni (pedestrian)
pedestrian
15
min
Wait time
Much quieter than usual
19°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
Smart forecast
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
69 pedestrians
Peak load:
69 pedestrians (~6 h 1 min)
Shortest queue:
17 pedestrians (~1 h 38 min)
Smart learning factor: 3.00x
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
09:00
10:00
14:00
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
13:00
21:00
23:00
Forecast for Medyka (pedestrians) — updated at 08:00, covering today.
• This morning (08:00–12:00): ~105 min, very busy.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~100 min, very busy (peaks at ~130 min around 14:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~90 min, very busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~45 min, busy (peaks at ~75 min around 22:00).
Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00).
Next update: today at 10:00.
• This morning (08:00–12:00): ~105 min, very busy.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~100 min, very busy (peaks at ~130 min around 14:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~90 min, very busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~45 min, busy (peaks at ~75 min around 22:00).
Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00).
Next update: today at 10:00.
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Best time to cross Medyka today
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15:00↓34%−34%
18:00↓51%−51%
Current Data
As of 05:00, there is no queue at Medyka checkpoint.
How long does it take to cross the border at Medyka?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 20 min (~20 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 19 hours 54 minutes ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Medyka?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 40 min (~40 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 13 hours 18 minutes ago
Does the EES system work at Medyka border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Medyka border crossing. EES is an EU automated system for registering entry and exit of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Schengen Area.
The system records the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as biometric data (fingerprints and facial photo).
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
Live Cameras
The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war
Medyka: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Polish border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Medyka happens twice a day — at 08:00 and 20:00 local time. These are regular shifts that ensure continuous border control.
During shift change, processing of of pedestrians at Medyka typically slows for 20–60 minutes. To minimize wait, plan to cross 30+ minutes before or 60+ minutes after the approximate shift change. Check the live queue above for current status.
At the neighboring Poland checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Poland is on Central European Time — one hour behind Kyiv — so there it falls around 07:00 and 19:00 Kyiv time. Because the two shifts overlap, the slowdown stretches into wider windows on both sides: roughly 07:00–08:30 in the morning and 19:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time). During these intervals, processing on both sides can noticeably slow down.
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
Real Data
Increased Load
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Medyka - pedestrian checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 30.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Medyka - pedestrian checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 06:00 30.08.2026 — 35 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 30.08.2026 — 35 pedestrians.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 30. The lowest point was observed at 16:00 30.08.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 30.08.2026 — 30 pedestrians.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 06:00 30.08.2026 — 35 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 30.08.2026 — 35 pedestrians.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Medyka - pedestrian checkpoint, it is recommended to plan your border crossing during the least busy hours. According to the data from the past day, the lowest number of vehicles was observed between 13:00 and 16:00 hours. This is the ideal time to cross the border, saving time and avoiding delays.
Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Medyka - pedestrian checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Medyka On foot
Best days:
Wednesday-Thursday (26 pedestrians,
~2.2-3.2 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (117 pedestrians).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Pedestrians | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 45 | 38% | ~3.8-4.8 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 39 | 33% | ~3.3-4.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 26 | 22% | ~2.2-3.2 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 32 | 27% | ~2.7-3.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 34 | 29% | ~2.8-3.8 hrs |
| 🟢 Sat | 63 | 54% | ~5.3-6.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 117 | 100% | ~9.8-10.8 hrs |
Peak time: Monday 02:00 - 04:00 and 16:00 - 18:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 375 up to 375 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Medyka on foot?
Wednesday or Thursday — shortest queue (26 pedestrians, ~2.2-3.2 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Medyka?
Sunday — peak load (117 pedestrians).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 2-4 hrs (Wed, Thu, Fri), 3-5 hrs (Mon, Tue), 5-7 hrs (Sat), 9-11 hrs (Sun).
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 Equipment Medyka
Transport Type: road crossing
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Mother and Child Room: Information not available;
Toilets: Information not available;
Food Facilities: Information not available;
Duty Free Shops: Information not available;
Mobile Communication: Information not available (contact mobile operators for details);
Wi-Fi Access: Information not available;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Information not available;
Border Crossing with Pets: Information not available;
Checkpoint Control Types:
Phytosanitary: Information not available
Veterinary: Information not available
Ecological: Information not available
Sanitary: Information not available
Cultural Heritage Control: Information not available
International Road Transport Control: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Poland: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
User Reviews — 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
Feedback for Medyka is limited but strongly positive, with the single available review awarding a full 5 out of 5 stars. The reviewer crossed on foot in December 2024 and reported an unusually smooth experience, which sets an encouraging baseline expectation for pedestrians at this crossing.
The concrete timing data is the most useful part of this report. The traveller joined the queue on the Polish side at 13:45 and had cleared the Ukrainian side by 14:45 — a total end-to-end crossing time of roughly one hour covering both border controls. For a pedestrian crossing between Poland and Ukraine, an hour for the full double-checkpoint procedure is a good result, and it suggests that the walking lane at Medyka can move efficiently during early afternoon hours on weekdays outside major holiday peaks.
The practical takeaway for travellers is that the pedestrian route is worth considering at Medyka, particularly compared with vehicle lanes that often face far longer delays. Arriving in the early-to-mid afternoon window, around 13:00 to 14:00, appears to work well based on this account. Because only one review is available, treat the one-hour figure as a favourable case rather than a guaranteed norm; conditions can shift sharply with holidays, weekends and staffing levels. Checking live queue data before departure remains advisable.
The concrete timing data is the most useful part of this report. The traveller joined the queue on the Polish side at 13:45 and had cleared the Ukrainian side by 14:45 — a total end-to-end crossing time of roughly one hour covering both border controls. For a pedestrian crossing between Poland and Ukraine, an hour for the full double-checkpoint procedure is a good result, and it suggests that the walking lane at Medyka can move efficiently during early afternoon hours on weekdays outside major holiday peaks.
The practical takeaway for travellers is that the pedestrian route is worth considering at Medyka, particularly compared with vehicle lanes that often face far longer delays. Arriving in the early-to-mid afternoon window, around 13:00 to 14:00, appears to work well based on this account. Because only one review is available, treat the one-hour figure as a favourable case rather than a guaranteed norm; conditions can shift sharply with holidays, weekends and staffing levels. Checking live queue data before departure remains advisable.
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User Reviews
Reviews about the checkpoint Medyka, On foot
Р
Cитуація на пішому: 13.45 стала в черзі на польському кордоні, а 14.45 вже вийшла з українського
В
Прошли из Польши в Украину за 4,5 часа
D
Short queue at the UKR checkpoint, horrendous queue (5 hours) at the PL checkpoint. Only two people working in customs area. Also, this website is unreliable. It suggested there was no queue when we arrived.
This review(s) reflects the subjective opinion of a service user, and not the official position of NaKordoni.eu.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Medyka
Address: 37-732 Medyka
Phone: +48 16 676 55 00
Email: medyka@strazgraniczna.pl
GPS Coordinates: 49.799376, 22.949935 Show on map
How to get there
By car:
from Warsaw take route E77 to Grójec, from Grójec take route E77 to Radom, from Radom take route E371 to Iłża, from Iłża take route E371 to Rzeszów, from Rzeszów take route 94 to Jarosław, from Jarosław take route 94 to Radymno, from Radymno take route 77 to Przemyśl, from Przemyśl take route 28 to the border checkpoint "Medyka".
Nearest checkpoints
- Malhowice – 15.1 km
- Korchova – 21 km
- Krosstsenko – 39.7 km
- Budomezh – 40.6 km
- Khrebenne – 69.8 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
Poland Emergency Services
Ukraine Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!
Data source: Nakordoni’s own recognition system — border Telegram channels, webcams and eCherha
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