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Forecast for next 6 hours7-day queue forecast

Forecast is based on historical data and current trends. Day of week, time of day, and seasonality are taken into account.Typical daily peak queue for the week ahead

Wed · 28.10.202628 October–3 November 2026

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Wed · 28.10.2026): Peak load 09:00 — 4 cars (~35 min), Shortest queue 14:00 — 1 car (~20 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 2, 09:00 — 4, 10:00 — 3, 11:00 — 3, 12:00 — 2, 13:00 — 107:00 — 2 cars0708:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~25 min2Now09:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~35 min40910:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~30 min31011:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~30 min31112:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~25 min21213:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~20 min11314:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~20 min1415:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~20 min15
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Wed · 28.10.2026): Peak load 09:00 — 4 cars (~35 min), Shortest queue 14:00 — 1 car (~20 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 2, 09:00 — 4, 10:00 — 3, 11:00 — 3, 12:00 — 2, 13:00 — 100:00 — 2 cars0001:00 — 2 cars02:00 — 2 cars03:00 — 2 cars0304:00 — 2 cars05:00 — 2 cars06:00 — 2 cars0607:00 — 2 cars08:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~25 min2Now09:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~35 min410:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~30 min311:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~30 min312:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~25 min21213:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~20 min114:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~20 min15:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~20 min1516:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~20 min17:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~20 min18:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~20 min1819:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~20 min20:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~20 min21:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~20 min2122:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~25 min23:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~25 min
07:002 cars
Now2 cars~25 min
09:004 cars~35 minPeak load
10:003 cars~30 minBetter to avoid
11:003 cars~30 minBetter to avoid
12:002 cars~25 min
13:001 car~20 minRecommended times
14:001 car~20 minShortest queue
15:001 car~20 min
00:002 cars
01:002 cars
02:002 cars
03:002 cars
04:002 cars
05:002 cars
06:002 cars
07:002 cars
Now2 cars~25 min
09:004 cars~35 minPeak load
10:003 cars~30 minBetter to avoid
11:003 cars~30 minBetter to avoid
12:002 cars~25 min
13:001 car~20 minRecommended times
14:001 car~20 minShortest queue
15:001 car~20 min
16:001 car~20 min
17:001 car~20 min
18:001 car~20 min
19:001 car~20 min
20:001 car~20 minRecommended times
21:001 car~20 min
22:002 cars~25 min
23:002 cars~25 min

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 13:00, 14:00, 20:00.

Cars

Today (Wed · 28.10.2026): Peak load 09:00 — 4 cars (~35 min), Shortest queue 14:00 — 1 car (~20 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 2, 09:00 — 4, 10:00 — 3, 11:00 — 3, 12:00 — 2, 13:00 — 1

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Star Dojran (passenger cars) — updated at 08:00, covering today.

• This morning (09:00–12:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~25 min, light traffic.

Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00).

Next update: today at 10:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Sun 1.11 — 4 cars (13:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 2.11 — 1 car (14:00) · Today (Wed · 28.10.2026): Peak load 09:00 — 4 cars (~35 min), Shortest queue 14:00 — 1 car (~20 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 2, 09:00 — 4, 10:00 — 3, 11:00 — 3, 12:00 — 2, 13:00 — 1Wed 28.10: 4 cars4Wed 28Thu 29.10: 2 cars2Thu 29Fri 30.10: 3 cars3Fri 30Sat 31.10: 4 cars4Sat 31Sun 1.11: 4 cars4Sun 1Mon 2.11: 3 cars3Mon 2Tue 3.11: 2 cars2Tue 3

Peak load: Sun 1.11 — 4 cars (13:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 2.11 — 1 car (14:00) · Today (Wed · 28.10.2026): Peak load 09:00 — 4 cars (~35 min), Shortest queue 14:00 — 1 car (~20 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 2, 09:00 — 4, 10:00 — 3, 11:00 — 3, 12:00 — 2, 13:00 — 1

Peak loadShortest queue
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Wed · 28.10.2026Peak load 09:00 · 4 cars   Shortest queue 14:00 · 1 car
Wed 28.10: Peak load 09:00 — 4 cars; Shortest queue 14:00 — 1 car00:00 — 20001:00 — 202:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 205:00 — 206:00 — 20607:00 — 208:00 — 209:00 — 440910:00 — 311:00 — 312:00 — 21213:00 — 114:00 — 1115:00 — 11516:00 — 117:00 — 118:00 — 11819:00 — 120:00 — 121:00 — 12122:00 — 223:00 — 2
Thu · 29.10.2026Peak load 01:00 · 2 cars   Shortest queue 13:00 · 1 car
Thu 29.10: Peak load 01:00 — 2 cars; Shortest queue 13:00 — 1 car00:00 — 20001:00 — 2202:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 205:00 — 206:00 — 20607:00 — 208:00 — 209:00 — 20910:00 — 211:00 — 212:00 — 11213:00 — 1114:00 — 115:00 — 11516:00 — 117:00 — 118:00 — 11819:00 — 120:00 — 121:00 — 12122:00 — 123:00 — 2
Fri · 30.10.2026Peak load 10:00 · 3 cars   Shortest queue 19:00 · 1 car
Fri 30.10: Peak load 10:00 — 3 cars; Shortest queue 19:00 — 1 car00:00 — 20001:00 — 202:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 205:00 — 206:00 — 20607:00 — 208:00 — 209:00 — 20910:00 — 3311:00 — 312:00 — 21213:00 — 214:00 — 115:00 — 11516:00 — 117:00 — 118:00 — 11819:00 — 1120:00 — 121:00 — 12122:00 — 223:00 — 2
Sat · 31.10.2026Peak load 13:00 · 4 cars   Shortest queue 16:00 · 2 cars
Sat 31.10: Peak load 13:00 — 4 cars; Shortest queue 16:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 20001:00 — 202:00 — 203:00 — 30304:00 — 305:00 — 406:00 — 30607:00 — 308:00 — 309:00 — 30910:00 — 311:00 — 312:00 — 31213:00 — 4414:00 — 415:00 — 31516:00 — 2217:00 — 218:00 — 31819:00 — 320:00 — 321:00 — 32122:00 — 323:00 — 3
Sun · 01.11.2026Peak load 13:00 · 4 cars   Shortest queue 09:00 · 1 car
Sun 1.11: Peak load 13:00 — 4 cars; Shortest queue 09:00 — 1 car00:00 — 30001:00 — 302:00 — 303:00 — 30304:00 — 405:00 — 406:00 — 30607:00 — 208:00 — 109:00 — 110910:00 — 211:00 — 212:00 — 31213:00 — 4414:00 — 415:00 — 31516:00 — 217:00 — 218:00 — 21819:00 — 320:00 — 321:00 — 32122:00 — 323:00 — 3
Mon · 02.11.2026Peak load 00:00 · 3 cars   Shortest queue 14:00 · 1 car
Mon 2.11: Peak load 00:00 — 3 cars; Shortest queue 14:00 — 1 car00:00 — 330001:00 — 302:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 205:00 — 206:00 — 20607:00 — 208:00 — 209:00 — 20910:00 — 211:00 — 212:00 — 21213:00 — 114:00 — 1115:00 — 11516:00 — 117:00 — 118:00 — 11819:00 — 120:00 — 121:00 — 12122:00 — 123:00 — 2
Tue · 03.11.2026Peak load 05:00 · 2 cars   Shortest queue 14:00 · 1 car
Tue 3.11: Peak load 05:00 — 2 cars; Shortest queue 14:00 — 1 car00:00 — 20001:00 — 202:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 205:00 — 2206:00 — 20607:00 — 208:00 — 209:00 — 20910:00 — 211:00 — 212:00 — 21213:00 — 114:00 — 1115:00 — 11516:00 — 117:00 — 118:00 — 11819:00 — 120:00 — 121:00 — 12122:00 — 123:00 — 2

Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.

When is the best time to cross at Star Dojran — Cars, MK → GR

Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations

Best time
Tuesday, 11:00–13:00
~1 cars
Heaviest load
Sunday, 08:00–11:00
~8 cars
Quietest day
Wednesday
on average 2 cars
Busiest day
Monday
on average 4 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 2 cars · weekend: 2 cars

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Star Dojran (Cars, MK → GR) (cars)
on average00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Monday——————6—634—25—1—————1——
Tuesday——————5—7—411—4——1—1————
Wednesday————————2242—1—1—1——————
Thursday—————————52—1————1—1————
Friday——————612614—421——2——32—
Saturday2————222926429——1———————
Sunday——————231107324431—1—————

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Wednesday: on average 2 cars in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Monday: on average 4 cars in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Tuesday between 11:00 and 13:00.
  • Peak load is on Sunday between 08:00 and 11:00 (up to 8 cars).

Calculated from 226 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Star Dojran (Cars, MK → GR) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Wednesday (2 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Monday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Star Dojran (Cars, MK → GR)?

Queues are usually shortest on Tuesday between 11:00 and 13:00. The worst time is Sunday between 08:00 and 11:00.

Data updated: 28.10.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Skopje

Thanks to our user Ihor for the idea behind this page 💛

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Detailed statistics for today and yesterday

Border Queue Analysis at the Star Dojran - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

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Peak Hours

Travel Planning Star Dojran By car

Best days: Wednesday, Friday (3 cars, ~0.5-1.5 hrs).
Avoid: Monday (5 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🔴 Mon5100%~0.7-1.7 hrs
🟡 Tue360%~0.5-1.5 hrs
🟡 Wed360%~0.5-1.5 hrs
🟡 Thu360%~0.5-1.5 hrs
🟡 Fri360%~0.5-1.5 hrs
🟠 Sat480%~0.6-1.6 hrs
🟠 Sun480%~0.6-1.6 hrs

Peak time: Wednesday 20:00 - 22:00 and 06:00 - 08:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 40 up to 40 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Star Dojran by car?

Wednesday or Friday — shortest queue (3 cars, ~0.5-1.5 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Star Dojran?

Monday — peak load (5 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (every day).

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Best Time to Cross Star Dojran today

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20:00↓45%−45%
13:00↓40%−40%

Current Data

As of 07:13, there is no queue at Star Dojran checkpoint.
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.

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Live Webcam Star Dojran in real time

In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Star Dojran.

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Star Dojran (N.Macedonia → Greece)

Star Dojran: what this crossing is

Route: local road around Lake Dojran, Star Dojran (North Macedonia) – Doirani (Greece). Distance: Gevgelija (North Macedonia) — ~30 km; Kilkis (Greece) — ~30 km. Operating hours: 24 hours a day, every day.

More about this crossing →

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.

How we calculate the wait time

Every figure on this page — the hero, today’s chart, the 7-day forecast and the source comparison — comes from one model, so they never contradict each other.

Why our figure differs from the official one

The border service publishes a vehicle count or an estimate made on its side of the border, and a camera shows one stretch of road. We combine these sources with driver reports and convert them into a wait time using this crossing’s own history, so our figure is an estimate of crossing time, not a vehicle count.

How the model works

  1. Base wait = vehicles in the queue × the average processing time per vehicle at this crossing (learned from the last weeks of history).
  2. The base wait is then adjusted for the lane mode, the weather and the current processing speed, with a correction around border-guard shift changes.
  3. The next-hours and 7-day forecasts use the same model on the typical profile of this weekday.

The best time is the hour with the lowest forecast queue from now until the end of the day; hours with known counter glitches are excluded.

The update time is shown in the hero. When no new data arrives for several hours, the page marks it as outdated and offers a refresh.

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.

Data sources

  • Cameras at the crossing and on the approach roads
  • Driver reports on nakordoni.eu and in Telegram

Official sources: MVR (Police/Border), Customs Administration, Hellenic Police / Border, AADE (Tax & Customs)

Data source: Nakordoni’s own estimate, built from the sources listed above

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