Queue at Ilok — Bačka Palanka
passenger car
51
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Wait time
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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.
Mon · 14.09.2026
LIVE6 cars (~51 min)Much busier than usual
As of 13:08 there are 6 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~51 min; usually at this hour: 2 cars (much busier than usual).
Now6 cars~51 min
15:006 cars~51 min
16:006 cars~50 minBetter to avoid
17:006 cars~51 minPeak load
18:006 cars~49 minRecommended times
19:005 cars~47 minShortest queue
20:005 cars~47 minRecommended times
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 14:00, 16:00, 17:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 18:00, 19:00, 20:00.
ActualNowPredicted 2Cars
Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 6 cars (~51 min), Shortest queue 19:00 — 5 cars (~47 min) · Next hours: 15:00 — 6, 16:00 — 6, 17:00 — 6, 18:00 — 6, 19:00 — 5, 20:00 — 5
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Forecast for Ilok (passenger cars) — updated at 14:00, covering the rest of today.
• Midday today (14:00–17:00): ~50 min, moderate load.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~50 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~40 min, moderate load.
Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00).
Next update: today at 16:00.
• Midday today (14:00–17:00): ~50 min, moderate load.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~50 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~40 min, moderate load.
Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00).
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 Ilok — Cars, HR → RS
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Best time
Monday, 04:00–07:00
~1 cars
Heaviest load
Sunday, 18:00–22:00
~13 cars
Quietest day
Tuesday
on average 3 cars
Busiest day
Sunday
on average 5 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 3 cars · weekend: 3 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 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Tuesday | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Wednesday | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Thursday | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Friday | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Saturday | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 3 |
| Sunday | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Tuesday: on average 3 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is Sunday: on average 5 cars in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 04:00 and 07:00.
- Peak load is on Sunday between 18:00 and 22:00 (up to 13 cars).
Calculated from 1 299 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Ilok (Cars, HR → RS) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Tuesday (3 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Sunday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Ilok (Cars, HR → RS)?
Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 04:00 and 07:00. The worst time is Sunday between 18:00 and 22:00.
Data updated: 14.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Belgrade
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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 Ilok - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Ilok - 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 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 09:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 6 to 6 cars. The lowest point was observed at 15:00 13.09.2026 — 6 cars. The highest point was recorded at 15:00 13.09.2026 — 6 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 21:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 21:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Ilok - 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 9:00 and 21:00 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 Ilok - 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 Ilok By car
Best days:
Tuesday–Wednesday (5 cars,
~0.8-1.8 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (6 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 6 | 100% | ~0.9-1.9 hrs |
| 🟠 Tue | 5 | 83% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs |
| 🟠 Wed | 5 | 83% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs |
| 🟠 Thu | 5 | 83% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 6 | 100% | ~0.9-1.9 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 6 | 100% | ~0.9-1.9 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 6 | 100% | ~0.9-1.9 hrs |
Peak time: Monday 11:00 - 13:00 and 15:00 - 17:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 21 up to 165 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Ilok by car?
Wednesday or Tuesday — shortest queue (5 cars, ~0.8-1.8 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Ilok?
Saturday — peak load (6 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (every day).
How did you like this checkpoint?
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Best Time to Cross Ilok today
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Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Ilok
Current Data
As of 12:08, at Ilok checkpoint there are 6 cars waiting.
Does the EES system work at Ilok border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Ilok 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 Ilok in real time
In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Ilok.
Ilok HAK (Croatia → Serbia)
Light traffic 42 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.
Light traffic
42 km/h
+3 min
Supermarkets nearby
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Lidl, Футошки пут 48, 21123 Нови Сад, Србија
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Lidl
LIDL, Булевар Кнеза Милоша 2, 21101 Нови Сад, Србија
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 Equipment Ilok
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: Croatia: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Serbia: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Ilok
Address: Croatia, Border Crossing Ilok
GPS Coordinates: 45.224858, 19.397184 Show on map
How to get there
Ilok border crossing is located on the border between Croatia and Serbia.
Nearest checkpoints
- Principovac II – 6.2 km
- Tovarnik – 19.2 km
- Bajakovo – 30.5 km
- Erdut – 40.7 km
- Batina – 80.9 km
News
Emergency Contacts & Support
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!
Ilok: what this crossing is
Crossing: Ilok (Croatia) — Bačka Palanka (Serbia), on the Danube. Operating hours: 24/7. Permitted vehicles: cars, buses, minibuses, trucks.
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 12:08 the wait at Ilok is 51 min. 6 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 46 min to 56 min.
- Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Tuesday, the quietest window is 04:00–06:00.
- Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: Erdut — 2 vehicles, 41 km, ~41 min drive.