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How long does it take to cross the border at Lonya?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 150 min (~2 hours 30 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 40 days ago
Does the EES system work at Lonya border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Lonya 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).
During the period 30.01.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Lonya - passenger car 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 07:00 30.01.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 07:00 30.01.2026 — 3 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 30.01.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 30.01.2026 — 3 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 19:00 30.01.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 30.01.2026 — 3 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 00:00 30.01.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 30.01.2026 — 3 cars.
To avoid long queues at the Lonya - passenger car 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 :00 and 3:00 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 Lonya - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Our Data vs Official Source
Best days:
Thursday-Sunday (2 cars,
~0.2-1.2 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (10 cars).
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 4 | 40% | ~0.4-1.4 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 2 | 20% | ~0.2-1.2 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 9 | 90% | ~0.9-1.9 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 10 | 100% | ~1-2 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 3 | 30% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
Peak time: Saturday 19:00 - 21:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 60 up to 60 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Thursday or Sunday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Lonya by car?
Thursday or Sunday — shortest queue (2 cars, ~0.2-1.2 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Lonya?
Saturday 19:00-21:00 — peak load (10 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun), 1-2 hrs (Sat).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:
ALLOWED (with limits)
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Package must be sealed!
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
PROHIBITED
Transport Type: automobile
Total number of lanes: Hungary:
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
Address: Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County, Lónya.
GPS Coordinates: 48.312692, 22.331662 Show on map
By car:
from Budapest take route M3 to Nyíregyháza, from Nyíregyháza take route E-573 to Tiszabecs, from Tiszabecs take the road to Mandok, from Mandok take the road to Lónya, and then to the border checkpoint "Lónya".
