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Queue at Nyzhankovychi — Malhowice (cargo transport (up to 3.5 tons))

cargo transport (up to 3.5 tons)
≈72 hr
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As of 17:28 the wait at Nyzhankovychi is ≈72 hr. 512 vehicles are in the queue.

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

For trucks at Ukrainian crossings the wait time is the estimated time until you are called from the electronic queue (eCherha), not time spent standing in a physical line.

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Forecast for next 6 hours

Forecast is based on historical data and current trends. Day of week, time of day, and seasonality are taken into account.

Thu · 15.10.2026

LIVE512 trucks (up to 3.5 tons) (~72 h 0 min)As usual

As of 17:28 there are 512 trucks (up to 3.5 tons) in the queue, estimated wait ~72 h 0 min; usually at this hour: 523 trucks (up to 3.5 tons) (as usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 23:00 — 511 trucks (up to 3.5 tons) (~72 h 0 min), Shortest queue 19:00 — 506 trucks (up to 3.5 tons) (~72 h 0 min) · Next hours: 19:00 — 506, 20:00 — 507, 21:00 — 509, 22:00 — 510, 23:00 — 511, 00:00 — 510Predicted · 23:00 — 523 trucks (up to 3.5 tons)Now · 23:00 — 512 trucks (up to 3.5 tons) · Wait time ~72 h 0 min512Now19:00 — 506 trucks (up to 3.5 tons) · Wait time ~72 h 0 min5061920:00 — 507 trucks (up to 3.5 tons) · Wait time ~72 h 0 min5072021:00 — 509 trucks (up to 3.5 tons) · Wait time ~72 h 0 min5092122:00 — 510 trucks (up to 3.5 tons) · Wait time ~72 h 0 min5102223:00 — 511 trucks (up to 3.5 tons) · Wait time ~72 h 0 min5112300:00 — 510 trucks (up to 3.5 tons) · Wait time ~72 h 0 min51000
Now512 trucks (up to 3.5 tons)~72 h 0 min
19:00506 trucks (up to 3.5 tons)~72 h 0 minShortest queue
20:00507 trucks (up to 3.5 tons)~72 h 0 minRecommended times
21:00509 trucks (up to 3.5 tons)~72 h 0 minRecommended times
22:00510 trucks (up to 3.5 tons)~72 h 0 min
23:00511 trucks (up to 3.5 tons)~72 h 0 minPeak load
00:00510 trucks (up to 3.5 tons)~72 h 0 min

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 19:00, 20:00, 21:00.

ActualNowPredicted 523Trucks (up to 3.5 tons)

Today (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 23:00 — 511 trucks (up to 3.5 tons) (~72 h 0 min), Shortest queue 19:00 — 506 trucks (up to 3.5 tons) (~72 h 0 min) · Next hours: 19:00 — 506, 20:00 — 507, 21:00 — 509, 22:00 — 510, 23:00 — 511, 00:00 — 510

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Nyzhankovychi (trucks) — updated at 18:00, covering through tomorrow noon.

• This evening (19:00–21:00): ~72 h, very busy.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~72 h, very busy.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~24 h, very busy.

Best time to cross: Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00).

Next update: today at 20:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.

When is the best time to cross at Nyzhankovychi — Trucks (up to 3.5 tons), UA → PL

Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations

Best time
Wednesday, 13:00–15:00
~309 cars
Heaviest load
Monday, 01:00–05:00
~399 cars
Quietest day
Wednesday
on average 318 cars
Busiest day
Monday
on average 382 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Nyzhankovychi (Trucks (up to 3.5 tons), UA → PL) (cars)
on average00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Monday—400398394391386——382378375376377377374375375378381381384384382380
Tuesday378377373375372369——362359359358361364354352353353338346328347346346
Wednesday326322319320331328——321319315312312313305317321327304307307318330—
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Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Wednesday: on average 318 cars in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Monday: on average 382 cars in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Wednesday between 13:00 and 15:00.
  • Peak load is on Monday between 01:00 and 05:00 (up to 399 cars).

Calculated from 714 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Nyzhankovychi (Trucks (up to 3.5 tons), UA → PL) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Wednesday (318 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Monday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Nyzhankovychi (Trucks (up to 3.5 tons), UA → PL)?

Queues are usually shortest on Wednesday between 13:00 and 15:00. The worst time is Monday between 01:00 and 05:00.

Data updated: 15.10.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Kyiv

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

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday

Border Queue Analysis at the Nyzhankovychi - cargo transport (up to 3.5 tons) checkpoint for Yesterday

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Data Comparison

Data Comparison

Our Data vs Official Source

Our Data
72h
(512 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 17:28
Official Data
72h
(512 cars)
Source: State Border Guard of Ukraine
Updated: 18:11
Data matches

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Nyzhankovychi

Best days: Wednesday–Thursday (408 trucks (up to 3.5 tons), ~68.3-69.3 hrs).
Avoid: Saturday (450 trucks (up to 3.5 tons)).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Buses Load Wait time
🔴 Mon42394%~70.8-71.8 hrs
🔴 Tue41091%~68.6-69.6 hrs
🔴 Wed40891%~68.3-69.3 hrs
🔴 Thu40991%~68.4-69.4 hrs
🔴 Fri41692%~69.6-70.6 hrs
🔴 Sat450100%~72-73 hrs
🔴 Sun44398%~72-73 hrs

Peak time: Thursday 17:00 - 19:00 and 05:00 - 07:00.

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 Nyzhankovychi by bus?

Wednesday or Thursday — shortest queue (408 trucks (up to 3.5 tons), ~68.3-69.3 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Nyzhankovychi?

Saturday — peak load (450 trucks (up to 3.5 tons)).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 68-70 hrs (Tue–Thu), 69-71 hrs (Fri), 70-72 hrs (Mon), 72-73 hrs (Sat–Sun).

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Best Time to Cross Nyzhankovychi today

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Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 17:28, at Nyzhankovychi checkpoint there are 512 cargo vehicles up to 3.5 tons waiting.

Does the EES system work at Nyzhankovychi border crossing?

EES Active

Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Nyzhankovychi 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.

Live Cameras

The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war

Nyzhankovychi: 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 Nyzhankovychi 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 trucks (up to 3.5 tons) at Nyzhankovychi 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.

Nyzhankovychi: what this crossing is

Distance to Sambir — 36 km (~35 min); to Przemyśl (PL) — 12 km (~15 min). Cars, buses and pedestrians are not admitted; the nearest pedestrian alternative is Shehyni–Medyka (46 km). Goods documents: vehicle papers, driving licence, empty-transit permit, special permits/invoices, Green Card (PDF accepted since 2025) and insurance.

More about this crossing →

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 DPSU reports the number of vehicles it sees on its side, eCherha counts only registered trucks and buses, 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: Polish Border Guard, KAS (Polish Customs)

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

Updated (local time, UTC+3)