As of 18:00 the wait at Benyakoni is ≈22 hr 12 min. 129 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 18 hr 59 min to 25 hr 26 min.
Updated (local time, UTC+3)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
Mon · 09.11.20269–15 November 2026
As of 18:00 there are 129 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) in the queue, estimated wait ~22 h 12 min; usually at this hour: 123 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (as usual).
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 18:00, 19:00, 23:00.
ActualNowPredicted 123Trucks (up to 7.5 tons)
Today (Mon · 09.11.2026): Peak load 20:00 — 162 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (~27 h 40 min), Shortest queue 18:00 — 129 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (~22 h 12 min) · Next hours: 18:00 — 123, 19:00 — 155, 20:00 — 162, 21:00 — 162, 22:00 — 161, 23:00 — 160
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
• This evening (19:00–21:00): ~24 h, very busy.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~27 h, very busy.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~12 h, very busy.
Best time to cross: Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 20:00.
Peak load: Fri 13.11 — 170 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (18:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 9.11 — 116 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (16:00) · Today (Mon · 09.11.2026): Peak load 20:00 — 162 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (~27 h 40 min), Shortest queue 18:00 — 129 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (~22 h 12 min) · Next hours: 18:00 — 123, 19:00 — 155, 20:00 — 162, 21:00 — 162, 22:00 — 161, 23:00 — 160
Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Benyakoni — Trucks (up to 7.5 tons), BY → LT
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Typical load by hour
Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 87 trucks · weekend: 150 trucks
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 125 | 155 | 121 | 107 | 76 | 139 | 110 | 231 | 80 | 81 | 116 | 135 | 61 | 76 | 130 | 79 | 77 | 83 | 51 | 108 | 78 | 102 | 100 | 140 |
| Tuesday | 86 | 96 | 79 | 122 | 164 | 56 | 83 | 80 | 91 | 108 | 105 | 102 | 105 | 70 | 90 | 88 | 65 | 110 | 59 | 107 | 132 | 108 | 83 | 134 |
| Wednesday | 131 | 132 | 2 | 86 | 90 | 42 | 85 | 55 | 75 | 113 | 24 | 113 | 24 | 88 | 54 | 53 | 24 | 78 | 11 | 16 | 22 | 112 | 99 | 83 |
| Thursday | 97 | 91 | 90 | 85 | 65 | 56 | 118 | 81 | 68 | 87 | 71 | 76 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 58 | 29 | 54 | 102 | 158 | 132 | 26 | 104 | 37 |
| Friday | 112 | 113 | 134 | 110 | 131 | 35 | 67 | 64 | 21 | 116 | 112 | 60 | 201 | 203 | 64 | 108 | 57 | 28 | 112 | 72 | 205 | 172 | 175 | 150 |
| Saturday | 160 | 164 | 161 | 156 | 15 | 148 | 150 | 192 | 160 | 154 | 150 | 157 | 172 | 210 | 169 | 171 | 176 | 198 | 85 | 86 | 89 | 31 | 42 | 186 |
| Sunday | 159 | 49 | 242 | 218 | 188 | 149 | 53 | 150 | 210 | 137 | 104 | 205 | 204 | 147 | 116 | 46 | 78 | 80 | 31 | 80 | 61 | 78 | 69 | 74 |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Wednesday: on average 67 trucks in the queue.
- The busiest day is Saturday: on average 141 trucks in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Wednesday between 18:00 and 21:00.
- Peak load is on Sunday between 02:00 and 05:00 (up to 230 trucks).
Calculated from 1 100 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Benyakoni (Trucks (up to 7.5 tons), BY → LT) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Wednesday (67 trucks on average). The heaviest load is on Saturday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Benyakoni (Trucks (up to 7.5 tons), BY → LT)?
Queues are usually shortest on Wednesday between 18:00 and 21:00. The worst time is Sunday between 02:00 and 05:00.
Data updated: 09.11.2026 · 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 - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 08.11.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Benyakoni - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 137 to 150 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The lowest point was observed at 09:00 08.11.2026 — 137 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 07:00 08.11.2026 — 150 trucks (up to 7.5 tons).
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 143 to 162 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 08.11.2026 — 143 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 17:00 08.11.2026 — 162 trucks (up to 7.5 tons).
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 161 to 164 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The lowest point was observed at 23:00 08.11.2026 — 161 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 19:00 08.11.2026 — 164 trucks (up to 7.5 tons).
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 149 to 159 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The lowest point was observed at 05:00 08.11.2026 — 149 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 00:00 08.11.2026 — 159 trucks (up to 7.5 tons).
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Benyakoni - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) 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 10:00 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 - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) 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 freight transport up to 7.5 tons
Best Time to Cross Benyakoni today
Current Data
How long is the wait in the border queue at Benyakoni?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 23 min (~23 minutes)
based on user experience
Updated 107 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.
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.
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Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Required Documents
Green Card Insurance: Activation Time
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
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)
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Buy Green Card online:
Documents for crossing the border
To ensure a quick inspection, make sure you have the basic set of documents. A full list of requirements and exceptions is available on our Border Crossing Rules page.
Traveler's documents:
- Biometric passport.
- Medical insurance policy.
Customs Rules: What You Can Transport
ALLOWED (with limits)
- 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
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
- 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!
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Benyakoni
Transport Type: road crossing
Amenities:
Checkpoint Control Types:
Total number of lanes: Belarus: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Lithuania: Information not available
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Benyakoni
Address: Benyakoni (trucks) (Бенякони (грузовые))
GPS Coordinates: 54.270589, 25.373382 Show on map
Nearest checkpoints
- Kamennyy Log – 37.1 km
- Kamennyy Log – 37.2 km
News
Emergency Contacts & Support
Benyakoni: what this crossing is
Route: 104 (LT) / Р99 (BY), Šalčininkai–Benyakoni. About 50 km (~55 min) from Vilnius; about 190 km (~2 h 40 min) from Minsk. Opening hours: 24/7.
By cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) via Benyakoni or Kamennyy Log?
As of 18:00: Benyakoni — 129 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) in the queue (wait ~22 hr 12 min), Kamennyy Log — 123 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (~21 hr 28 min). They are 37 km apart, ~44 min by road. Once the drive is added, switching to Kamennyy Log gains almost nothing right now — stay here.
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 18:00 the wait at Benyakoni is ≈22 hr 12 min. 129 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 18 hr 59 min to 25 hr 26 min.
- Usually at this hour there are 123 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is as usual.
- Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Wednesday, the quietest window is 18:00–20:00.
- Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: Kamennyy Log — 123 vehicles, 37 km, ~44 min drive.