Queue at Benyakoni — Šalčininkai
passenger car
16
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Wait time
Much quieter 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.
Tue · 08.09.2026
Actual 11:001 car (~21 min)
Now1 carBetter to avoid
15:0013 cars~14 minShortest queue
16:0030 cars~29 min
17:0036 cars~48 minPeak load
18:0015 cars~36 minRecommended times
19:0015 cars~49 min
20:0014 cars~1 h 0 minBetter to avoid
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 20:00, 21:00, 22:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 15:00, 18:00, 20:00.
ActualCars
Today (Tue · 08.09.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 36 cars (~48 min), Shortest queue 15:00 — 13 cars (~14 min) · Next hours: 15:00 — 13, 16:00 — 30, 17:00 — 36, 18:00 — 15, 19:00 — 15, 20:00 — 14
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Forecast for Benyakoni (passenger cars) — updated at 14:00, covering the rest of today.
• Midday today (14:00–17:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~50 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~75 min, busy.
Best time to cross: Midday today (14:00–17:00).
Next update: today at 16:00.
• Midday today (14:00–17:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~50 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~75 min, busy.
Best time to cross: Midday today (14:00–17:00).
Next update: today at 16:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Benyakoni — Cars, BY → LT
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Best time
Wednesday, 04:00–06:00
~3 cars
Heaviest load
Sunday, 18:00–21:00
~126 cars
Quietest day
Saturday
on average 7 cars
Busiest day
Sunday
on average 49 cars
Typical load by hour
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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 | 50 | 37 | 41 | 39 | 34 | 26 | 47 | 25 | 35 | 40 | 31 | 28 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 28 | 26 | 33 | 49 | 22 | 66 | 40 | 38 | 40 |
| Tuesday | 17 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 25 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 27 | 6 | 2 |
| Wednesday | 3 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 32 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 18 |
| Thursday | 10 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 30 | 24 | 43 | 50 | 58 | 74 | 81 | 98 | 98 | 94 | 91 | 97 | 97 | 99 | 4 |
| Friday | 86 | 78 | 18 | 57 | 5 | 52 | 46 | 46 | 35 | 35 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 4 |
| Saturday | 4 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 10 |
| Sunday | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 53 | 43 | 65 | 73 | 131 | 90 | 89 | 87 | 130 | 122 | 73 | 76 | 61 |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Saturday: on average 7 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is Sunday: on average 49 cars in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Wednesday between 04:00 and 06:00.
- Peak load is on Sunday between 18:00 and 21:00 (up to 126 cars).
Calculated from 2 474 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Benyakoni (Cars, BY → LT) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Saturday (7 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Sunday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Benyakoni (Cars, BY → LT)?
Queues are usually shortest on Wednesday between 04:00 and 06:00. The worst time is Sunday between 18:00 and 21:00.
Data updated: 08.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Minsk
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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 Benyakoni - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 07.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Benyakoni - 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 1 car. The lowest point was observed at 08:00 07.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 07.09.2026 — 1 car.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 car. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 07.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 07.09.2026 — 1 car.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 car. The lowest point was observed at 21:00 07.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 21:00 07.09.2026 — 1 car.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 car. The lowest point was observed at 02:00 07.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 02:00 07.09.2026 — 1 car.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Benyakoni - 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 2:00 and 3:00 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 Benyakoni - 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 Benyakoni By car
Best days:
Wednesday, Saturday (13 cars,
~1.2-2.2 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (49 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 45 | 92% | ~3.6-4.6 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 24 | 49% | ~2-3 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 18 | 37% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 48 | 98% | ~3.9-4.9 hrs |
| 🟠 Fri | 40 | 82% | ~3.2-4.2 hrs |
| 🟢 Sat | 13 | 27% | ~1.2-2.2 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 49 | 100% | ~3.9-4.9 hrs |
Peak time: Tuesday 00:00 - 02:00 and 23:00 - 01:00.
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Saturday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Benyakoni by car?
Saturday or Wednesday — shortest queue (13 cars, ~1.2-2.2 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Benyakoni?
Sunday — peak load (49 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Wed, Sat), 2-3 hrs (Tue), 3-5 hrs (Mon, Thu–Fri, Sun).
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Throughput
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Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Benyakoni
Current Data
As of 11:00, there is no queue at Benyakoni checkpoint.
How long is the wait in the border queue at Benyakoni?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 13 min (~13 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 26 minutes ago
Does the EES system work at Benyakoni border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Benyakoni 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 Benyakoni in real time
In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Benyakoni.
Benyakoni Entry
Free flow 10 km/h
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Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Free flow
10 km/h
Nearby Road Incidents
5
Closure
36.1 km
36.1 km
Closure
36.4 km
36.4 km
Road works
44.1 km
44.1 km
Closure
44.7 km
44.7 km
Closure
44.7 km
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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.
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Benyakoni
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: Belarus: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Lithuania: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Benyakoni
Address: Belarus, Border Crossing Benyakoni (Беларусь, Пограничный переход Бенякони)
GPS Coordinates: 54.270589, 25.373382 Show on map
How to get there
Benyakoni border crossing is located on the border between Belarus and Lithuania.
Nearest checkpoints
- Kamennyy Log – 37.1 km
- Kamennyy Log – 37.2 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
Belarus Emergency Services
Latvia Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!