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Forecast for next 6 hours

Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue: 0 cars
Peak load: 2 cars (~30 min)
Shortest queue: 0 cars (~15 min)

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

⚠️ Peak load hours

Better to avoid:

21:00 22:00 08:00

✅ Best crossing times

Recommended times:

01:00 02:00 04:00
Today's forecast – generated at 00:00

On Sunday, 7 June 2026, the queue forecast for passenger cars at Malko Tarnovo predicts wait times of 15–75 minutes, with an average of 25 minutes (all hours Kyiv time). The calmest upcoming window is today between 04:00 and 05:00, with waits as low as 15 minutes. By 11:00 today, the queue will build to 75 minutes, marking the primary peak period. Malko Tarnovo will experience its busiest crossing tomorrow between 00:00 and 01:00, with waits peaking at 35 minutes—roughly 2.3 times longer than the early-morning minimum. Tomorrow at 01:00, waits will briefly drop to 15 minutes before rising again. Crossing Malko Tarnovo tomorrow before 05:00 instead of today between 11:00 and 12:00 saves approximately 1 hour.

Next update: today at 10:00.
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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.

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Best time to cross Malko Tarnovo today

07:00↓69%−69%
09:00↓90%−90%
19:00↓90%−90%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 11:04, at Malko Tarnovo checkpoint there are 9 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 5 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.

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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Free flow 60 km/h

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Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday

Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
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Detailed statistics for today and yesterday

Border Queue Analysis at the Malko Tarnovo - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

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Peak Hours

Travel Planning Malko Tarnovo By car

Best days: Monday-Wednesday (9 cars, ~1.5-2.5 hrs).
Avoid: Wednesday (11 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟠 Mon982%~1.5-2.5 hrs
🔴 Wed11100%~1.8-2.8 hrs

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Malko Tarnovo by car?

Monday or Wednesday — shortest queue (9 cars, ~1.5-2.5 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Malko Tarnovo?

Wednesday — peak load (11 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon, Wed).

Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette

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)

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 Facilities Malko Tarnovo

Transport Type: automobile

 Working Hours: 24/7 

Amenities:

Room for Mother and Child: Data not found;
Toilets: Data not found;
Food Facilities: Data not found;
Duty-Free Shops: Data not found;
Mobile Communication: Data not found (details provided by mobile operators);
Wi-Fi Access: Data not found;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Data not found;
Crossing with Pets: Data not found;

Checkpoint Controls:

Phytosanitary: Data not found
Veterinary: Data not found
Ecological: Data not found
Sanitary: Data not found
Cultural Heritage Control: Data not found
International Road_transport Control: Data not found

Total number of lanes: Bulgaria: Data not found

Total number of lanes: Turkey: Data not found

Weather

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Contacts & Map

Contacts and address of checkpoint Malko Tarnovo

Address: Bulgaria, Border Crossing Malko Tarnovo

GPS Coordinates: 51.375612, 29.409339 Show on map

How to get there

Malko Tarnovo border crossing is located on the border between Bulgaria and Turkey.

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