Queue at Kapıkule — Kapitan Andreevo
passenger car
25
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Wait time
Much quieter than usual
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Neutral zone: · 16 cars 32 min updated
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.
Mon · 14.09.2026
LIVE1 car (~25 min)Quieter than usual
As of 06:12 there are 1 car in the queue, estimated wait ~25 min; usually at this hour: 2 cars (quieter than usual).
Now1 car~25 min
07:0014 cars~25 minShortest queue
08:0022 cars~3 h 51 min
09:0027 cars~4 h 49 minRecommended times
10:0035 cars~6 h 2 minRecommended times
11:0041 cars~7 h 5 min
12:0044 cars~7 h 36 minPeak load
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 20:00, 21:00, 22:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 07:00, 09:00, 10:00.
ActualNowPredicted 2Cars
Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 12:00 — 44 cars (~7 h 36 min), Shortest queue 07:00 — 14 cars (~25 min) · Next hours: 07:00 — 14, 08:00 — 22, 09:00 — 27, 10:00 — 35, 11:00 — 41, 12:00 — 44
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Forecast for Kapıkule (passenger cars) — updated at 06:00, covering today.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~4 h 30 min, very busy (peaks at ~7 h around 11:00).
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~7 h 30 min, very busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~6 h, very busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~6 h, very busy.
Best time to cross: This morning (06:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 08:00.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~4 h 30 min, very busy (peaks at ~7 h around 11:00).
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~7 h 30 min, very busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~6 h, very busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~6 h, very busy.
Best time to cross: This morning (06:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 08:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Kapıkule — Cars, TR → BG
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Best time
Monday, 06:00–08:00
~15 cars
Heaviest load
Thursday, 19:00–21:00
~93 cars
Quietest day
Sunday
on average 26 cars
Busiest day
Thursday
on average 44 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 31 cars · weekend: 26 cars
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 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 24 | 27 | 40 | 39 | 41 | 45 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 34 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 33 |
| Tuesday | 24 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 28 | 40 | 42 | 38 | 39 | 42 | 42 | 39 | 33 | 27 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 28 |
| Wednesday | 24 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 34 | 22 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 31 | 41 | 38 | 41 | 37 | 40 | 45 | 44 | 38 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 31 |
| Thursday | 33 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 38 | 42 | 43 | 41 | 49 | 85 | 73 | 61 | 63 | 35 | 89 | 97 | 43 | 34 | 34 |
| Friday | 31 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 38 | 23 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 70 | 47 | 56 | 41 | 109 | 50 | 45 | 60 | 37 | 19 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 |
| Saturday | 30 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 46 | 40 | 35 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 27 |
| Sunday | 28 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 17 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 28 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 24 |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Sunday: on average 26 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is Thursday: on average 44 cars in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 06:00 and 08:00.
- Peak load is on Thursday between 19:00 and 21:00 (up to 93 cars).
Calculated from 2 544 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Kapıkule (Cars, TR → BG) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Sunday (26 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Thursday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Kapıkule (Cars, TR → BG)?
Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 06:00 and 08:00. The worst time is Thursday between 19:00 and 21:00.
Data updated: 14.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Istanbul
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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 Kapıkule - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Kapıkule - 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 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 4 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 4 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 4 cars. The lowest point was observed at 19:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 4 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 03:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 13.09.2026 — 3 cars.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Kapıkule - 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 3:00 and 4:00 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 Kapıkule - 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 Kapıkule By car
Best days:
Tuesday, Sunday (57 cars,
~9.8-10.8 hrs).
Avoid:
Thursday (137 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 70 | 51% | ~11.9-12.9 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 63 | 46% | ~10.8-11.8 hrs |
| 🟡 Wed | 102 | 74% | ~17.3-18.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 137 | 100% | ~23.1-24.1 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 123 | 90% | ~20.8-21.8 hrs |
| 🟡 Sat | 83 | 61% | ~14.1-15.1 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 57 | 42% | ~9.8-10.8 hrs |
Peak time: Monday 14:00 - 16:00 and 15:00 - 17:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 325 up to 1440 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Sunday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Kapıkule by car?
Sunday or Tuesday — shortest queue (57 cars, ~9.8-10.8 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Kapıkule?
Thursday — peak load (137 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 9-11 hrs (Sun), 10-12 hrs (Tue), 11-13 hrs (Mon), 14-16 hrs (Sat), 17-19 hrs (Wed), 20-22 hrs (Fri), 23-25 hrs (Thu).
How did you like this checkpoint?
5.0 · 4 reviews
Best Time to Cross Kapıkule today
07:00less queue
09:00less queue
10:00less queue
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Kapıkule
Current Data
As of 06:12, at Kapıkule checkpoint there are 1 car waiting.
How long is the wait in the border queue at Kapıkule?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 70 min (~1 hour 10 minutes)
based on user experience
Updated 23 days ago
Does the EES system work at Kapıkule border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Kapıkule 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.
Live Cameras
Live Webcam Kapıkule in real time
In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Kapıkule.
Kapıkule Çıkış — Yolcu Çıkış Hudut (Türkiye ↔ BG)
Kapıkule Çıkış — Yolcu Çıkış Peronları (Türkiye ↔ BG)
Kapıkule Çıkış — Yolcu Çıkış Edirne Kapı (Türkiye ↔ BG)
Kapıkule Giriş — Yolcu Giriş Peronları (Türkiye ↔ BG)
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 77 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
77 km/h
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
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
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:
For passenger cars
To ensure a quick inspection at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing point in a passenger car, make sure you have the necessary set of documents.
Driver's documents:
- Biometric passport
- International driving license
- Medical insurance
Vehicle documents:
- Vehicle registration certificate (technical passport)
- Mandatory insurance policy Green Card
Equipment:
- First aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, and reflective vest
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.
Highway Vignette
Highway Vignette: Bulgaria
Electronic vignette required for highway travel
from
4.09 EUR
/ 1 day
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Kapıkule
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: Turkey: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Bulgaria: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Kapıkule
Address: Turkey, Border Crossing Kapıkule
GPS Coordinates: 41.715296, 26.3584 Show on map
How to get there
Kapıkule border crossing is located on the border between Turkey and Bulgaria.
Nearest checkpoints
- Hamzabeyli – 34.1 km
- Dereköy – 95.3 km
News
Emergency Contacts & Support
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!
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.
At a glance
- As of 06:12 the wait at Kapıkule is 25 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue.
- Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Sunday, the quietest window is 06:00–08:00.