Queue at Malko Tarnovo — Dereköy
passenger car
115
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Wait time
Much busier than usual
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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.
Sun · 06.09.2026
LIVE10 cars (~1 h 55 min)Much busier than usual
Now10 cars~1 h 55 minPeak load
20:000 cars~15 minShortest queue
21:000 cars~15 minRecommended times
22:000 cars~15 minRecommended times
23:000 cars~15 min
00:000 cars~15 min
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 20:00, 21:00, 22:00.
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Today (Sun · 06.09.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 10 cars (~1 h 55 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 0 cars (~15 min) · Next hours: 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 0, 22:00 — 0, 23:00 — 0, 00:00 — 0
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Forecast for Malko Tarnovo (passenger cars) — updated at 18:00, covering through tomorrow noon.
• This evening (18:00–21:00): ~65 min, busy (peaks at ~115 min around 20:00).
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~30 min, light traffic (peaks at ~105 min around 11:00).
Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 20:00.
• This evening (18:00–21:00): ~65 min, busy (peaks at ~115 min around 20:00).
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~30 min, light traffic (peaks at ~105 min around 11:00).
Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 20:00.
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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 Malko Tarnovo - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 05.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Malko Tarnovo - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
No data for Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00).
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
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Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
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Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
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Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
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Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Malko Tarnovo - 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 Malko Tarnovo By car
Best days:
Wednesday, Sunday (10 cars,
~1.9-2.9 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (25 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Wed | 10 | 40% | ~1.9-2.9 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 25 | 100% | ~4.4-5.4 hrs |
Peak time: Sunday 18:00 - 20:00 and 13:00 - 15:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 365 up to 365 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Sunday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Malko Tarnovo by car?
Wednesday or Sunday — shortest queue (10 cars, ~1.9-2.9 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Malko Tarnovo?
Sunday 18:00-20:00 and 13:00-15:00 — peak load (25 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Wed), 4-6 hrs (Sun).
How did you like this checkpoint?
3.7 · 3 reviews
Best Time to Cross Malko Tarnovo today
20:00↓100%−100%
21:00↓100%−100%
22:00↓100%−100%
Current Data
As of 18:29, at Malko Tarnovo checkpoint there are 10 cars waiting.
How long is the wait in the border queue at Malko Tarnovo?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 88 days ago
Does the EES system work at Malko Tarnovo border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Malko Tarnovo 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.
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Live Webcam Malko Tarnovo in real time
In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Malko Tarnovo.
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Required Documents
Documents for crossing the border from the EU
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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 Malko Tarnovo
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: Bulgaria: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Turkey: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
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If the border queue is too long, these airports nearby have a live departures board.
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Contacts and address of checkpoint Malko Tarnovo
Address: Bulgaria, Border Crossing Malko Tarnovo
GPS Coordinates: 41.967207, 27.458 Show on map
How to get there
Malko Tarnovo border crossing is located on the border between Bulgaria and Turkey.
Nearest checkpoints
- Lesovo – 70 km
- Kapitan Andreevo – 95.8 km
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