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As of 04:15 the wait at Lonya is 44 min. 3 vehicles are in the queue.

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Queue at Lonya — Dzvinkove

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44 min
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Much busier than usual
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Forecast for next 6 hours7-day queue forecast

Forecast is based on historical data and current trends. Day of week, time of day, and seasonality are taken into account.Typical daily peak queue for the week ahead

Tue · 15.09.202615–21 September 2026

Actual 04:153 cars (~33 min)
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Tue · 15.09.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 15 cars (~1 h 43 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 2 cars (~44 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 3, 09:00 — 2, 10:00 — 2, 11:00 — 2, 12:00 — 2, 13:00 — 205:00 — 3 cars · Actual0506:00 — 3 cars · Actual0607:00 — 3 cars · Actual0708:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~44 min3Now09:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~44 min20910:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~36 min21011:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~26 min21112:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~26 min21213:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~27 min21314:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~26 min1415:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~38 min15
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Tue · 15.09.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 15 cars (~1 h 43 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 2 cars (~44 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 3, 09:00 — 2, 10:00 — 2, 11:00 — 2, 12:00 — 2, 13:00 — 200:00 — 3 cars · Actual0001:00 — 3 cars · Actual02:00 — 3 cars · Actual03:00 — 3 cars · Actual0304:00 — 3 cars · Actual05:00 — 3 cars · Actual06:00 — 3 cars · Actual0607:00 — 3 cars · Actual08:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~44 min3Now09:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~44 min210:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~36 min211:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~26 min212:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~26 min21213:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~27 min214:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~26 min15:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~38 min1516:00 — 6 cars · Wait time ~49 min17:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~1 h 8 min18:00 — 15 cars · Wait time ~1 h 43 min1819:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~45 min20:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~56 min21:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~47 min2122:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~58 min23:00 — 6 cars · Wait time ~53 min
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Now3 cars~44 min
09:002 cars~44 minShortest queue
10:002 cars~36 minRecommended times
11:002 cars~26 minRecommended times
12:002 cars~26 min
13:002 cars~27 min
14:002 cars~26 min
15:004 cars~38 min
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Now3 cars~44 min
09:002 cars~44 minShortest queue
10:002 cars~36 minRecommended times
11:002 cars~26 minRecommended times
12:002 cars~26 min
13:002 cars~27 min
14:002 cars~26 min
15:004 cars~38 min
16:006 cars~49 minBetter to avoid
17:009 cars~1 h 8 minBetter to avoid
18:0015 cars~1 h 43 minPeak load
19:005 cars~45 min
20:007 cars~56 min
21:005 cars~47 min
22:007 cars~58 min
23:006 cars~53 min

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 16:00, 17:00, 18:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00.

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Today (Tue · 15.09.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 15 cars (~1 h 43 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 2 cars (~44 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 3, 09:00 — 2, 10:00 — 2, 11:00 — 2, 12:00 — 2, 13:00 — 2

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Lonya (passenger cars) — updated at 08:00, covering today.

• This morning (08:00–12:00): ~40 min, moderate load.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~35 min, moderate load (peaks at ~50 min around 16:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~70 min, busy (peaks at ~105 min around 18:00).
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~55 min, moderate load.

Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00).

Next update: today at 10:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Tue 15.09 — 15 cars (18:00) · Shortest queue: Tue 15.09 — 1 car (02:00) · Today (Tue · 15.09.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 15 cars (~1 h 43 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 2 cars (~44 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 3, 09:00 — 2, 10:00 — 2, 11:00 — 2, 12:00 — 2, 13:00 — 2Tue 15.09: 15 cars15Tue 15Wed 16.09: 9 cars9Wed 16Thu 17.09: 14 cars14Thu 17Fri 18.09: 9 cars9Fri 18Sat 19.09: 10 cars10Sat 19Sun 20.09: 10 cars10Sun 20Mon 21.09: 9 cars9Mon 21

Peak load: Tue 15.09 — 15 cars (18:00) · Shortest queue: Tue 15.09 — 1 car (02:00) · Today (Tue · 15.09.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 15 cars (~1 h 43 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 2 cars (~44 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 3, 09:00 — 2, 10:00 — 2, 11:00 — 2, 12:00 — 2, 13:00 — 2

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Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 18:00 · 15 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 1 car
Tue 15.09: Peak load 18:00 — 15 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 1 car00:00 — 20001:00 — 402:00 — 1103:00 — 30304:00 — 305:00 — 306:00 — 30607:00 — 408:00 — 309:00 — 20910:00 — 211:00 — 212:00 — 21213:00 — 214:00 — 215:00 — 41516:00 — 617:00 — 918:00 — 15151819:00 — 520:00 — 721:00 — 52122:00 — 723:00 — 6
Wed · 16.09.2026Peak load 18:00 · 9 cars   Shortest queue 14:00 · 2 cars
Wed 16.09: Peak load 18:00 — 9 cars; Shortest queue 14:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 40001:00 — 602:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 205:00 — 206:00 — 20607:00 — 208:00 — 209:00 — 20910:00 — 211:00 — 512:00 — 21213:00 — 514:00 — 2215:00 — 21516:00 — 417:00 — 518:00 — 991819:00 — 320:00 — 421:00 — 32122:00 — 423:00 — 4
Thu · 17.09.2026Peak load 18:00 · 14 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 1 car
Thu 17.09: Peak load 18:00 — 14 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 1 car00:00 — 20001:00 — 402:00 — 1103:00 — 20304:00 — 205:00 — 206:00 — 20607:00 — 208:00 — 209:00 — 20910:00 — 211:00 — 512:00 — 21213:00 — 714:00 — 215:00 — 41516:00 — 1117:00 — 818:00 — 14141819:00 — 520:00 — 721:00 — 52122:00 — 723:00 — 6
Fri · 18.09.2026Peak load 18:00 · 9 cars   Shortest queue 14:00 · 2 cars
Fri 18.09: Peak load 18:00 — 9 cars; Shortest queue 14:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 40001:00 — 602:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 205:00 — 206:00 — 20607:00 — 208:00 — 209:00 — 20910:00 — 211:00 — 512:00 — 21213:00 — 514:00 — 2215:00 — 21516:00 — 717:00 — 618:00 — 991819:00 — 320:00 — 421:00 — 32122:00 — 423:00 — 4
Sat · 19.09.2026Peak load 16:00 · 10 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 1 car
Sat 19.09: Peak load 16:00 — 10 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 1 car00:00 — 20001:00 — 402:00 — 1103:00 — 20304:00 — 305:00 — 406:00 — 20607:00 — 408:00 — 409:00 — 30910:00 — 511:00 — 612:00 — 21213:00 — 314:00 — 215:00 — 61516:00 — 101017:00 — 518:00 — 31819:00 — 620:00 — 621:00 — 62122:00 — 323:00 — 2
Sun · 20.09.2026Peak load 16:00 · 10 cars   Shortest queue 01:00 · 2 cars
Sun 20.09: Peak load 16:00 — 10 cars; Shortest queue 01:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 20001:00 — 2202:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 305:00 — 406:00 — 20607:00 — 408:00 — 409:00 — 30910:00 — 511:00 — 612:00 — 21213:00 — 314:00 — 215:00 — 61516:00 — 101017:00 — 518:00 — 31819:00 — 620:00 — 621:00 — 62122:00 — 323:00 — 2
Mon · 21.09.2026Peak load 18:00 · 9 cars   Shortest queue 14:00 · 1 car
Mon 21.09: Peak load 18:00 — 9 cars; Shortest queue 14:00 — 1 car00:00 — 20001:00 — 202:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 205:00 — 206:00 — 20607:00 — 208:00 — 209:00 — 20910:00 — 211:00 — 512:00 — 21213:00 — 514:00 — 1115:00 — 21516:00 — 417:00 — 518:00 — 991819:00 — 320:00 — 421:00 — 32122:00 — 423:00 — 4

Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday

Border Queue Analysis at the Lonya - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 14.09.2026 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 stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 3 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 08:00 14.09.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 14.09.2026 — 3 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 3 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 16:00 14.09.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 16:00 14.09.2026 — 3 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 3 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 20:00 14.09.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 14.09.2026 — 3 cars.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 3 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 01:00 14.09.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 14.09.2026 — 3 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

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 1:00 and 4:00 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.

Data Comparison

Data Comparison

Our Data vs Official Source

Our Data
44min
(3 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 04:15
Official Data
15min
Source: police.hu
Updated: 04:15
Difference: +29min

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Lonya By car

Best days: Monday, Wednesday (1 car, ~0.5-1.5 hrs).
Avoid: Saturday (7 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟢 Mon114%~0.5-1.5 hrs
🟡 Tue571%~0.9-1.9 hrs
🟢 Wed114%~0.5-1.5 hrs
🟢 Thu343%~0.7-1.7 hrs
🔴 Fri7100%~1.1-2.1 hrs
🔴 Sat7100%~1.1-2.1 hrs
🟢 Sun457%~0.8-1.8 hrs

Peak time: Tuesday 10:00 - 12:00 and 11:00 - 13:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 68 up to 68 min..

Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Monday, when the queue is shortest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Lonya by car?

Wednesday or Monday — shortest queue (1 car, ~0.5-1.5 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Lonya?

Saturday — peak load (7 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon–Thu, Sun), 1-3 hrs (Fri–Sat).

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Best Time to Cross Lonya today

09:00↓47%−47%
10:00↓47%−47%
11:00↓44%−44%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 04:15, at Lonya checkpoint there are 3 cars waiting.

How long does it take to cross the border at Lonya?

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 30 min (~30 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 2 days ago

How long is the wait in the border queue at Lonya?

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 5 min (~5 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 1 day 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).

Learn more about EES

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
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Lonya: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Hungarian border — when and how long to wait

Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Lonya 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 cars at Lonya 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 Hungary checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Hungary 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.

Lonya or Nodyhodosh?

As of 04:15: Lonya — 3 vehicles in the queue (wait ~44 min), Nodyhodosh — 2 vehicles (~35 min). They are 54 km apart, ~54 min by road. Once the drive is added, switching to Nodyhodosh gains almost nothing right now — stay here.

If the queue is long: a quick check before you join it

  • Fuel: fill up before the border — the engine runs for hours in the queue and the first station across may be 20–30 km away (fuel prices nearby).
  • Water and food for 4–6 hours, a bag for rubbish.
  • Power bank and cable — you need the phone for eCherha, navigation and reporting the queue.
  • Some cash in the currency of the country you are entering — not every kiosk or station near the border takes cards.
  • Documents in one place: passport, vehicle registration, insurance, Green Card (full list).
  • Toilets, cafés, currency exchange — services near the crossing.

How we calculate the wait time

Every figure on this page — the hero, today’s chart, the 7-day forecast and the source comparison — comes from one model, so they never contradict each other.

Why our figure differs from the official one

The border service publishes a vehicle count or an estimate made on its side of the border, and a camera shows one stretch of road. We combine these sources with driver reports and convert them into a wait time using this crossing’s own history, so our figure is an estimate of crossing time, not a vehicle count.

How the model works

  1. Base wait = vehicles in the queue × the average processing time per vehicle at this crossing (learned from the last weeks of history).
  2. The base wait is then adjusted for the lane mode, the weather and the current processing speed, with a correction around border-guard shift changes.
  3. The next-hours and 7-day forecasts use the same model on the typical profile of this weekday.

The best time is the hour with the lowest forecast queue from now until the end of the day; hours with known counter glitches are excluded.

The update time is shown in the hero. When no new data arrives for several hours, the page marks it as outdated and offers a refresh.

ℹ️ How is the forecast calculated? ▼
Data source:

Automatic calculation based on historical queue data and current checkpoint situation.

Factors considered:

The model analyzes typical load patterns by time of day and day of week.

Limitations:

Actual waiting time may vary due to unforeseen circumstances (repairs, incidents, seasonal peaks).

Improvements:

Forecast accuracy improves with more real-time data from users and official sources.

Data sources

Official sources: NAV (Tax & Customs), eQueue (eCherha)

Data source: Nakordoni’s own estimate, built from the sources listed above

Updated (local time, UTC+2)

At a glance

  • As of 04:15 the wait at Lonya is 44 min. 3 vehicles are in the queue.
  • Usually at this hour there are 3 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is as usual.
  • Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: Nodyhodosh — 2 vehicles, 54 km, ~54 min drive.