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Current Data
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.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Free flow 80 km/h
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Forecast for next 6 hours
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
Statistics by Day · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Statistics by Day
Border Queue Analysis at the Kapitan Andreevo - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 11.05.2026 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 during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 06:00 11.05.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 11.05.2026 — 1 car.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 11.05.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 11.05.2026 — 1 car.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 18:00 11.05.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 11.05.2026 — 1 car.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 01:00 11.05.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 11.05.2026 — 1 car.
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 2:00 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 (40 cars,
~6.7-7.7 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (40 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Sun | 40 | 100% | ~6.7-7.7 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 (40 cars, ~6.7-7.7 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Kapitan Andreevo?
Sunday — peak load (40 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 6-8 hrs (Sun).
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Required Documents
Documents for crossing the border from the EU
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
Customs Rules: What You Can Transport
ALLOWED (with limits)
- 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
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
- 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!
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Kapitan Andreevo
Transport Type: automobile
Amenities:
Checkpoint Controls:
Total number of lanes: Bulgaria: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Turkey: Data not found
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Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Kapitan Andreevo
Address: Bulgaria, Border Crossing Kapitan Andreevo
GPS Coordinates: 41.717398, 26.351138 Show on map
How to get there
Kapitan Andreevo border crossing is located on the border between Bulgaria and Turkey.
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- Lesovo – 34.4 км
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