Queue at Orlivka — Isaccea (car)
car
≈2 hr 16 min
Wait time
Much busier than usual
26°C
Database working
Moving slowly
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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.
Sat · 12.09.2026
Actual 16:0718 cars (~3 h 15 min)
Now8 cars~2 h 58 minPeak load
20:003 cars~2 h 57 minBetter to avoid
21:003 cars~2 h 55 minShortest queue
22:005 cars~2 h 53 minRecommended times
23:006 cars~2 h 51 min
00:006 cars~2 h 50 min
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 18:00, 19:00, 20:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 20:00, 21:00, 22:00.
ActualCars
Today (Sat · 12.09.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 8 cars (~2 h 58 min), Shortest queue 21:00 — 3 cars (~2 h 55 min) · Next hours: 19:00 — 8, 20:00 — 3, 21:00 — 3, 22:00 — 5, 23:00 — 6, 00:00 — 6
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Forecast for Orlivka (ferry crossings) — updated at 18:00, covering through tomorrow noon.
• This evening (18:00–21:00): ~3 h, busy.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~170 min, busy.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~65 min, moderate load (peaks at ~90 min around 11:00).
Best time to cross: Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 20:00.
• This evening (18:00–21:00): ~3 h, busy.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~170 min, busy.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~65 min, moderate load (peaks at ~90 min around 11:00).
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 Orlivka — Cars, UA → RO
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Best time
Tuesday, 16:00–18:00
~2 cars
Heaviest load
Saturday, 12:00–15:00
~20 cars
Quietest day
Tuesday
on average 5 cars
Busiest day
Saturday
on average 11 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekly picture: days × hours
| on average | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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| Monday | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 10 | — | 5 | — | 8 | 7 | 9 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tuesday | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 8 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Wednesday | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 22 | 9 | — | 6 | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 13 | — |
| Thursday | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Friday | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | 15 | — | 8 | 20 | 5 | 3 | — | — | 17 | 10 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Saturday | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sunday | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | 4 | — | 10 | — | 7 | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Tuesday: on average 5 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is Saturday: on average 11 cars in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Tuesday between 16:00 and 18:00.
- Peak load is on Saturday between 12:00 and 15:00 (up to 20 cars).
Calculated from 220 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Orlivka (Cars, UA → RO) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Tuesday (5 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Saturday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Orlivka (Cars, UA → RO)?
Queues are usually shortest on Tuesday between 16:00 and 18:00. The worst time is Saturday between 12:00 and 15:00.
Data updated: 12.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Kyiv
Thanks to our user Ihor for the idea behind this page 💛
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Orlivka - car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 11.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Orlivka - car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 5 to 5 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 11.09.2026 — 5 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 11.09.2026 — 5 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 5 to 15 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 11.09.2026 — 5 cars. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 11.09.2026 — 15 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Orlivka - 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 12:00 and 13:00 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 Orlivka - car 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 Orlivka Ferry Crossing: By car
Best days:
Thursday, Sunday (9 cars,
~1.2-2.2 hrs).
Avoid:
Wednesday (46 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 10 | 22% | ~1.3-2.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 11 | 24% | ~1.5-2.5 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 46 | 100% | ~5.5-6.5 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 9 | 20% | ~1.2-2.2 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 14 | 30% | ~1.8-2.8 hrs |
| 🟢 Sat | 12 | 26% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 10 | 22% | ~1.3-2.3 hrs |
Peak time: Saturday 19:00 - 21:00 and 12:00 - 14:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 73 up to 373 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Thursday or Sunday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Orlivka by car?
Thursday or Sunday — shortest queue (9 cars, ~1.2-2.2 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Orlivka?
Wednesday — peak load (46 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon–Tue, Thu–Sun), 5-7 hrs (Wed).
How did you like this checkpoint?
4.4 · 5 review
Best Time to Cross Orlivka today
21:00↓61%−61%
20:00↓60%−60%
22:00↓41%−41%
Current Data
As of 16:07, at Orlivka checkpoint there are 18 ferry crossing - cars waiting.
How long does it take to cross the border at Orlivka?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 5 min (~5 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 53 minutes ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Orlivka?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 30 min (~30 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 53 minutes ago
Does the EES system work at Orlivka border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Orlivka 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
Light traffic 80 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.
Light traffic
80 km/h
Orlivka: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Romanian border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Orlivka 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 Orlivka 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.
The neighboring Romania checkpoint is in the same time zone as Ukraine (Kyiv time), so its shift change falls at roughly the same 08:00 and 20:00. Because both sides change at the same time, the slowdown is concentrated in narrow windows — about 08:00–08:30 in the morning and 20:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time).
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old
IMPORTANT: Requirements for Men 18–60
Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:
One of these documents is MANDATORY:
- Military ID (issued by military commissariat)
- VLK Certificate (from military medical commission)
- Booking Certificate (from TCC)
- Exit Permit from TCC (for mobilized)
If you don't have documents:
- Entry/Exit denied
- Return to Ukraine
- Possible deportation for repeated attempts
Where to obtain:
| Military ID | Military commissariat (1-2 weeks) |
| VLK Certificate | Military commissariat (1-3 days) |
| Booking Certificate | TCC of your region (1-5 days) |
| Exit Permit from TCC | TCC of your region (2-7 days) |
Don't travel to the border without one of these documents. Better to spend a few days getting the document.
Required Documents
Green Card Insurance: Activation Time
CRITICAL: Green Card Activation Timing
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
When does it become active?
Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00.
Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00.
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
- Online purchase (active tomorrow)
- Insurance company office (active tomorrow)
- Kiosk near the border (active tomorrow)
What to do?
- Buy Green Card 1-2 days before your trip online
- Use your existing policy (if not expired)
- NOT recommended: buying at border kiosk (too late)
This is not a technical error — it's an EU insurance law.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Buy Green Card online:
VUSO ARX UNIQA
Documents for crossing the border
To ensure a quick inspection, make sure you have the basic set of documents. A full list of requirements and exceptions is available on our Border Crossing Rules page.
Traveler's documents:
- Biometric passport.
- Medical insurance policy.
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 Orlivka
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: Ukraine: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Romania: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
User Reviews — 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
The Orlivka checkpoint review reveals the unofficial fee structure that travelers may encounter at this border crossing. According to the user's experience, passengers are subject to the following charges: €25 per vehicle, €1 per adult, while children under 12 years old and professional drivers are exempt from fees. The five-star rating suggests the user appreciated the clarity and consistency of this fee structure. This information indicates that Orlivka operates with a formal but unofficial payment system that applies uniformly across travelers. For those planning to cross at Orlivka, budgeting for these additional costs is essential, as they represent a significant portion of the overall border crossing expense. The structured nature of the fees suggests that travelers can expect consistent pricing rather than arbitrary charges. Understanding this fee arrangement beforehand allows travelers to prepare financially and reduce uncertainty about total border crossing costs. The checkpoint appears to maintain transparent pricing guidelines, with differentiated rates for vehicles and passengers, which helps travelers anticipate expenses. Anyone crossing at Orlivka should factor these €25 vehicle fees and per-person charges into their travel budget.
⭐ 5.0/5
1 reviews
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User Reviews
Reviews about the checkpoint Orlivka, Ferry Crossing: By car
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На Орловке ветеринара нет
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25€ з автівки, 1€ з кожного дорослого. Діти до 12 років та водії - безкоштовно
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Все быстро и оперативно
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Паром ⛴️ интервалом в час
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Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Orlivka
Address: 68831, Ukraine, Odes`ka oblast, Reni district, Orlivka village council, Poromna road, 1 (68831, Україна, Одеська область, Ренійський район, Орлівська сільська рада, Поромна дорога, 1)
Phone: +38 (04840) 6-25-16 или +38 (063) 129-84-88 (с понедельника по пятницу, с 09:00 до 18:00)
Email: eusdr.association@ukr.net
GPS Coordinates: 45.292815, 28.458115 Show on map
How to get there
The "Orlivka Ferry Complex" is located on the left bank of the Danube, 4 km from the village of Orlivka in the Reni district of Odesa region, and 2 km from the international highway M-15 (E 87).
Nearest checkpoints
- Porubne – 351.2 km
- Diakivtsi – 353.5 km
- Krasnoilsk – 366.2 km
- Solotvyno – 457.3 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
Ukraine Emergency Services
Romania Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Ukrainian Embassy in Romania
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!