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As of 11:56 the wait at Mayaky — Udobne is ≈2 hr 2 min. 30 vehicles are in the queue.

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Queue at Mayaky — Udobne

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≈2 hr 2 min +99%
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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

Mon · 14.09.202614–20 September 2026

LIVE30 cars (~2 h 2 min)Much busier than usual

As of 11:56 there are 30 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~2 h 2 min; usually at this hour: 19 cars (much busier than usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 12:00 — 30 cars (~2 h 2 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 5 cars (~1 h 5 min) · Next hours: 12:00 — 19, 13:00 — 19, 14:00 — 17, 15:00 — 15, 16:00 — 13, 17:00 — 1011:00 — 25 cars · Actual11Predicted · 12:00 — 19 carsNow · 12:00 — 30 cars · Wait time ~2 h 2 min30Now13:00 — 19 cars · Wait time ~3 h 12 min191314:00 — 17 cars · Wait time ~2 h 47 min171415:00 — 15 cars · Wait time ~2 h 37 min151516:00 — 13 cars · Wait time ~2 h 45 min131617:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~1 h 50 min101718:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~1 h 34 min1819:00 — 11 cars · Wait time ~1 h 47 min19
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 12:00 — 30 cars (~2 h 2 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 5 cars (~1 h 5 min) · Next hours: 12:00 — 19, 13:00 — 19, 14:00 — 17, 15:00 — 15, 16:00 — 13, 17:00 — 1000:00 — 5 cars · Actual0001:00 — 5 cars · Actual02:00 — 5 cars · Actual03:00 — 5 cars · Actual0304:00 — 5 cars · Actual05:00 — 5 cars · Actual06:00 — 5 cars · Actual0607:00 — 4 cars · Actual08:00 — 3 cars · Actual09:00 — 2 cars · Actual0910:00 — 14 cars · Actual11:00 — 25 cars · ActualPredicted · 12:00 — 19 carsNow · 12:00 — 30 cars · Wait time ~2 h 2 min30Now13:00 — 19 cars · Wait time ~3 h 12 min1914:00 — 17 cars · Wait time ~2 h 47 min1715:00 — 15 cars · Wait time ~2 h 37 min151516:00 — 13 cars · Wait time ~2 h 45 min1317:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~1 h 50 min1018:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~1 h 34 min1819:00 — 11 cars · Wait time ~1 h 47 min20:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~1 h 20 min21:00 — 6 cars · Wait time ~1 h 7 min2122:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~1 h 5 min23:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~1 h 23 min
11:0025 cars
Now30 cars~2 h 2 minPeak load
13:0019 cars~3 h 12 minBetter to avoid
14:0017 cars~2 h 47 minBetter to avoid
15:0015 cars~2 h 37 min
16:0013 cars~2 h 45 min
17:0010 cars~1 h 50 min
18:009 cars~1 h 34 min
19:0011 cars~1 h 47 min
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11:0025 cars
Now30 cars~2 h 2 minPeak load
13:0019 cars~3 h 12 minBetter to avoid
14:0017 cars~2 h 47 minBetter to avoid
15:0015 cars~2 h 37 min
16:0013 cars~2 h 45 min
17:0010 cars~1 h 50 min
18:009 cars~1 h 34 min
19:0011 cars~1 h 47 min
20:007 cars~1 h 20 minRecommended times
21:006 cars~1 h 7 minRecommended times
22:005 cars~1 h 5 minShortest queue
23:008 cars~1 h 23 min

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 12:00, 13:00, 14:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 20:00, 21:00, 22:00.

ActualNowPredicted 19Cars

Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 12:00 — 30 cars (~2 h 2 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 5 cars (~1 h 5 min) · Next hours: 12:00 — 19, 13:00 — 19, 14:00 — 17, 15:00 — 15, 16:00 — 13, 17:00 — 10

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Updated:

Forecast for Mayaky — Udobne (passenger cars) — updated at 12:00, covering the rest of today.

• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~165 min, very busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~100 min, busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~70 min, busy.

Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00).

Next update: today at 14:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Tue 15.09 — 56 cars (03:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 14.09 — 1 car (00:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 12:00 — 30 cars (~2 h 2 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 5 cars (~1 h 5 min) · Next hours: 12:00 — 19, 13:00 — 19, 14:00 — 17, 15:00 — 15, 16:00 — 13, 17:00 — 10Mon 14.09: 47 cars47Mon 14Tue 15.09: 56 cars56Tue 15Wed 16.09: 56 cars56Wed 16Thu 17.09: 31 cars31Thu 17Fri 18.09: 30 cars30Fri 18Sat 19.09: 30 cars30Sat 19Sun 20.09: 47 cars47Sun 20

Peak load: Tue 15.09 — 56 cars (03:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 14.09 — 1 car (00:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 12:00 — 30 cars (~2 h 2 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 5 cars (~1 h 5 min) · Next hours: 12:00 — 19, 13:00 — 19, 14:00 — 17, 15:00 — 15, 16:00 — 13, 17:00 — 10

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Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 02:00 · 47 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 1 car
Mon 14.09: Peak load 02:00 — 47 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 1 car00:00 — 110001:00 — 702:00 — 474703:00 — 290304:00 — 2905:00 — 1606:00 — 70607:00 — 808:00 — 1009:00 — 70910:00 — 1111:00 — 1012:00 — 191213:00 — 1914:00 — 1715:00 — 151516:00 — 1317:00 — 1018:00 — 91819:00 — 1120:00 — 721:00 — 62122:00 — 523:00 — 8
Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 03:00 · 56 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 2 cars
Tue 15.09: Peak load 03:00 — 56 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 220001:00 — 302:00 — 2303:00 — 56560304:00 — 5605:00 — 2306:00 — 110607:00 — 1208:00 — 1509:00 — 110910:00 — 1711:00 — 1412:00 — 131213:00 — 1714:00 — 1815:00 — 131516:00 — 2517:00 — 2118:00 — 131819:00 — 1620:00 — 1121:00 — 92122:00 — 923:00 — 13
Wed · 16.09.2026Peak load 02:00 · 56 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 4 cars
Wed 16.09: Peak load 02:00 — 56 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 4 cars00:00 — 440001:00 — 502:00 — 565603:00 — 310304:00 — 3105:00 — 1306:00 — 60607:00 — 708:00 — 809:00 — 60910:00 — 911:00 — 812:00 — 71213:00 — 914:00 — 1015:00 — 71516:00 — 1417:00 — 1218:00 — 71819:00 — 920:00 — 621:00 — 52122:00 — 523:00 — 7
Thu · 17.09.2026Peak load 02:00 · 31 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 2 cars
Thu 17.09: Peak load 02:00 — 31 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 220001:00 — 302:00 — 313103:00 — 220304:00 — 2205:00 — 1206:00 — 60607:00 — 608:00 — 809:00 — 60910:00 — 811:00 — 712:00 — 71213:00 — 914:00 — 915:00 — 71516:00 — 1417:00 — 1318:00 — 71819:00 — 820:00 — 621:00 — 52122:00 — 523:00 — 7
Fri · 18.09.2026Peak load 03:00 · 30 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 2 cars
Fri 18.09: Peak load 03:00 — 30 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 220001:00 — 302:00 — 2203:00 — 30300304:00 — 3005:00 — 1306:00 — 60607:00 — 708:00 — 809:00 — 60910:00 — 911:00 — 712:00 — 71213:00 — 914:00 — 1015:00 — 71516:00 — 1417:00 — 1318:00 — 71819:00 — 820:00 — 621:00 — 52122:00 — 523:00 — 7
Sat · 19.09.2026Peak load 02:00 · 30 cars   Shortest queue 04:00 · 2 cars
Sat 19.09: Peak load 02:00 — 30 cars; Shortest queue 04:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 20001:00 — 302:00 — 303003:00 — 60304:00 — 2205:00 — 706:00 — 50607:00 — 808:00 — 609:00 — 100910:00 — 811:00 — 712:00 — 71213:00 — 1414:00 — 815:00 — 81516:00 — 1617:00 — 1518:00 — 51819:00 — 720:00 — 721:00 — 62122:00 — 623:00 — 14
Sun · 20.09.2026Peak load 02:00 · 47 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 1 car
Sun 20.09: Peak load 02:00 — 47 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 1 car00:00 — 110001:00 — 702:00 — 474703:00 — 60304:00 — 205:00 — 706:00 — 50607:00 — 708:00 — 609:00 — 100910:00 — 811:00 — 712:00 — 81213:00 — 1414:00 — 715:00 — 81516:00 — 1617:00 — 1518:00 — 61819:00 — 720:00 — 721:00 — 62122:00 — 623:00 — 14

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

When is the best time to cross at Mayaky — Udobne — Cars, UA → MD

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

Best time
Tuesday, 19:00–21:00
~0 cars
Heaviest load
Wednesday, 21:00–23:00
~19 cars
Quietest day
Sunday
on average 5 cars
Busiest day
Thursday
on average 9 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 7 cars · weekend: 5 cars

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Mayaky — Udobne (Cars, UA → MD) (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
Monday0—25———40108098100310575629—
Tuesday—2———66487958362618800932
Wednesday—11———3820878652799367613253
Thursday15——7——56971056121612547946226
Friday—5———858106871059320137124300
Saturday—————3875106578141513101551733
Sunday0——32454810395204834077501

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Sunday: on average 5 cars in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Thursday: on average 9 cars in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Tuesday between 19:00 and 21:00.
  • Peak load is on Wednesday between 21:00 and 23:00 (up to 19 cars).

Calculated from 1 222 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Mayaky — Udobne (Cars, UA → MD) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Sunday (5 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Thursday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Mayaky — Udobne (Cars, UA → MD)?

Queues are usually shortest on Tuesday between 19:00 and 21:00. The worst time is Wednesday between 21:00 and 23:00.

Data updated: 14.09.2026 · 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 Mayaky — Udobne - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Mayaky — Udobne - 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 5 to 10 cars. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 5 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 10 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 10 to 19 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 10 cars. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 13.09.2026 — 19 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 7 cars. The lowest point was observed at 19:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 13.09.2026 — 7 cars.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 4 to 5 cars. The lowest point was observed at 05:00 13.09.2026 — 4 cars. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 5 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Mayaky — Udobne - 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 5:00 and 19:00 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 Mayaky — Udobne - passenger 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 Mayaky — Udobne By car

Best days: Monday–Tuesday (15 cars, ~1.6-2.6 hrs).
Avoid: Sunday (222639 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟢 Mon150%~1.6-2.6 hrs
🟢 Tue350%~3.4-4.4 hrs
🟢 Wed4570%~24-25 hrs
🟢 Thu990%~9.1-10.1 hrs
🟢 Fri1250%~11.5-12.5 hrs
🟢 Sat360%~3.5-4.5 hrs
🔴 Sun222639100%~24-25 hrs

Peak time: Monday 21:00 - 23:00 and 01:00 - 03:00.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Mayaky — Udobne by car?

Monday or Tuesday — shortest queue (15 cars, ~1.6-2.6 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Mayaky — Udobne?

Sunday — peak load (222639 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon), 3-5 hrs (Tue, Sat), 9-11 hrs (Thu), 11-13 hrs (Fri), 24-25 hrs (Wed, Sun).

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Best Time to Cross Mayaky — Udobne today

22:00↓82%−82%
21:00↓82%−82%
20:00↓76%−76%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Mayaky — Udobne

0Mamalyha335 km · ≈335 min−30 cars0Kelmentsi333 km · ≈333 min−30 cars4Starokozache8 km · ≈8 min−26 cars
Here: 30 cars

Current Data

As of 11:56, at Mayaky — Udobne checkpoint there are 30 cars waiting.

How long does it take to cross the border at Mayaky — Udobne?

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 56 min (~56 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 1 day ago

How long is the wait in the border queue at Mayaky — Udobne?

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 120 min (~2 hours)

based on user experience

Updated 64 minutes ago

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

Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Mayaky — Udobne 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 Mayaky — Udobne 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 Moldova 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).

Mayaky — Udobne: what this crossing is

Cars, minibuses and scheduled buses are accepted without restrictions. Trucks of all categories pass with no weight limits; advance electronic queue registration is mandatory for heavy goods vehicles. Pedestrian and bicycle crossing is permitted, with a dedicated walkway and cycle passage.

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Mayaky — Udobne or Mamalyha?

As of 11:56: Mayaky — Udobne — 30 vehicles in the queue (wait ~2 hr 2 min), Mamalyha — 0 vehicles (~15 min). They are 335 km apart, ~335 min by road. Once the drive is added, switching to Mamalyha gains almost nothing right now — stay here.

Mayaky — Udobne or Kelmentsi?

As of 11:56: Mayaky — Udobne — 30 vehicles in the queue (wait ~2 hr 2 min), Kelmentsi — 0 vehicles (~15 min). They are 333 km apart, ~333 min by road. Once the drive is added, switching to Kelmentsi gains almost nothing right now — stay here.

Mayaky — Udobne or Starokozache?

As of 11:56: Mayaky — Udobne — 30 vehicles in the queue (wait ~2 hr 2 min), Starokozache — 4 vehicles (~50 min). They are 8 km apart, ~8 min by road. Even after the drive, Starokozache currently saves about 64 min.

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: eQueue (eCherha), Moldovan Border Police, Moldovan Customs Service

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

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

At a glance

  • As of 11:56 the wait at Mayaky — Udobne is ≈2 hr 2 min. 30 vehicles are in the queue.
  • Usually at this hour there are 19 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is much busier than usual.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Sunday, the quietest window is 04:00–06:00.
  • Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: Mamalyha — 0 vehicles, 335 km, ~335 min drive.