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As of 01:46 the wait at Kapitan Andreevo is 22 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue.

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Queue at Kapitan Andreevo — Kapıkule

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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

Actual 01:461 car (~22 min)
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 14:00 — 1 car (~19 min), Shortest queue 06:00 — 0 cars (~22 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 0, 07:00 — 0, 08:00 — 0, 09:00 — 0, 10:00 — 0, 11:00 — 005:00 — 1 car · Actual0506:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~22 min0Now07:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~22 min00708:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min00809:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min00910:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min01011:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min01112:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min1213:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min13
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 14:00 — 1 car (~19 min), Shortest queue 06:00 — 0 cars (~22 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 0, 07:00 — 0, 08:00 — 0, 09:00 — 0, 10:00 — 0, 11:00 — 000:00 — 2 cars · Actual0001:00 — 1 car · Actual02:00 — 1 car · Actual03:00 — 1 car · Actual0304:00 — 1 car · Actual05:00 — 1 car · Actual06:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~22 min0Now07:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~22 min008:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min009:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min00910:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min011:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min012:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min1213:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min14:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~19 min15:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min1516:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min17:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min18:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min1819:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min20:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min21:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min2122:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min23:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~15 min
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Now0 cars~22 minShortest queue
07:000 cars~22 minRecommended times
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09:000 cars~15 minRecommended times
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05:001 car
Now0 cars~22 minShortest queue
07:000 cars~22 minRecommended times
08:000 cars~15 min
09:000 cars~15 minRecommended times
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14:001 car~19 minPeak load
15:000 cars~15 min
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21:000 cars~15 minBetter to avoid
22:000 cars~15 minBetter to avoid
23:000 cars~15 minBetter to avoid

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 06:00, 07:00, 09:00.

ActualCars

Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 14:00 — 1 car (~19 min), Shortest queue 06:00 — 0 cars (~22 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 0, 07:00 — 0, 08:00 — 0, 09:00 — 0, 10:00 — 0, 11:00 — 0

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Kapitan Andreevo (passenger cars) — updated at 06:00, covering today.

• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~15 min, light traffic.

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

Next update: today at 08:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Sat 19.09 — 41 cars (00:00) · Shortest queue: Wed 16.09 — 0 cars (01:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 14:00 — 1 car (~19 min), Shortest queue 06:00 — 0 cars (~22 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 0, 07:00 — 0, 08:00 — 0, 09:00 — 0, 10:00 — 0, 11:00 — 0Mon 14.09: 41 cars41Mon 14Tue 15.09: 39 cars39Tue 15Wed 16.09: 38 cars38Wed 16Thu 17.09: 40 cars40Thu 17Fri 18.09: 41 cars41Fri 18Sat 19.09: 41 cars41Sat 19Sun 20.09: 40 cars40Sun 20

Peak load: Sat 19.09 — 41 cars (00:00) · Shortest queue: Wed 16.09 — 0 cars (01:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 14:00 — 1 car (~19 min), Shortest queue 06:00 — 0 cars (~22 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 0, 07:00 — 0, 08:00 — 0, 09:00 — 0, 10:00 — 0, 11:00 — 0

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Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 41 cars   Shortest queue 01:00 · 0 cars
Mon 14.09: Peak load 00:00 — 41 cars; Shortest queue 01:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 41410001:00 — 0002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 00607:00 — 008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 115:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 39 cars   Shortest queue 01:00 · 0 cars
Tue 15.09: Peak load 00:00 — 39 cars; Shortest queue 01:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 39390001:00 — 0002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 00607:00 — 008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 115:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Wed · 16.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 38 cars   Shortest queue 01:00 · 0 cars
Wed 16.09: Peak load 00:00 — 38 cars; Shortest queue 01:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 38380001:00 — 0002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 00607:00 — 008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 115:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Thu · 17.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 40 cars   Shortest queue 01:00 · 0 cars
Thu 17.09: Peak load 00:00 — 40 cars; Shortest queue 01:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 40400001:00 — 0002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 00607:00 — 008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 115:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Fri · 18.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 41 cars   Shortest queue 01:00 · 0 cars
Fri 18.09: Peak load 00:00 — 41 cars; Shortest queue 01:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 41410001:00 — 0002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 00607:00 — 008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 115:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Sat · 19.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 41 cars   Shortest queue 01:00 · 0 cars
Sat 19.09: Peak load 00:00 — 41 cars; Shortest queue 01:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 41410001:00 — 0002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 00607:00 — 008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Sun · 20.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 40 cars   Shortest queue 01:00 · 0 cars
Sun 20.09: Peak load 00:00 — 40 cars; Shortest queue 01:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 40400001:00 — 0002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 00607:00 — 008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0

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 Kapitan Andreevo - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Kapitan Andreevo - 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 1 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 08:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 3 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 13:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 14:00 13.09.2026 — 3 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 13.09.2026 — 3 cars.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 01:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 3 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Kapitan Andreevo - 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 5:00 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 Kapitan Andreevo - 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 Kapitan Andreevo By car

Best days: Sunday (14 cars, ~1.9-2.9 hrs).
Avoid: Sunday (14 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🔴 Sun14100%~1.9-2.9 hrs

Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Sunday, when the queue is shortest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Kapitan Andreevo by car?

Sunday — shortest queue (14 cars, ~1.9-2.9 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Kapitan Andreevo?

Sunday — peak load (14 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Sun).

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Best Time to Cross Kapitan Andreevo today

06:00↓100%−100%
07:00↓100%−100%
09:00↓100%−100%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 01:46, at Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint there are 1 car waiting.

Does the EES system work at Kapitan Andreevo border crossing?

EES Inactive

Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Kapitan Andreevo 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.

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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Truck (TIR) queue

Exit queue
1 km
In TIR park
2 178 veh.
Cleared (per day)
945 veh.

Updated: 13-09-2026 12:34:13 · Source: Turkish customs official data

Free flow 54 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.

Free flow 54 km/h

Kapitan Andreevo: what this crossing is

Located on the A1/E80 motorway linking Sofia, Kapitan Andreevo and Istanbul. About 335 km from Sofia (~4 h) and 250 km from Istanbul (~3 h 30 min). Operating hours: 24/7.

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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

  • TomTom — traffic speed on the approach roads
  • Driver reports on nakordoni.eu and in Telegram

Official sources: Border Police (MoI), Bulgarian Customs, EGM (Police/Border), Customs / Ministry of Trade

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

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

At a glance

  • As of 01:46 the wait at Kapitan Andreevo is 22 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue.
  • Usually at this hour there are 0 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is much busier than usual.