Queue at Isaccea — Orlivka (bus)
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Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
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Isaccea: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Romanian border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Isaccea happens twice a day — at 08:00 and 20:00 local time. These are regular shifts that ensure continuous border control.
During shift change, processing of of buses at Isaccea typically slows for 20–60 minutes. To minimize wait, plan to cross 30+ minutes before or 60+ minutes after the approximate shift change. Check the live queue above for current status.
The neighboring Romania checkpoint is in the same time zone as Ukraine (Kyiv time), so its shift change falls at roughly the same 08:00 and 20:00. Because both sides change at the same time, the slowdown is concentrated in narrow windows — about 08:00–08:30 in the morning and 20:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time).
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
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Increased Load
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Isaccea - bus checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 15.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Isaccea - bus checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
No data for Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00).
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 35. The lowest point was observed at 13:00 15.07.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 16:00 15.07.2026 — 35 buses.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).
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 Isaccea - bus 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 13:00 and 17:00 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 Isaccea - bus 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 Isaccea By bus
Best days:
Monday (17 buses,
~2.8-3.8 hrs).
Avoid:
Monday (17 buses).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 17 | 100% | ~2.8-3.8 hrs |
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Isaccea by bus?
Monday — shortest queue (17 buses, ~2.8-3.8 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Isaccea?
Monday — peak load (17 buses).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 2-4 hrs (Mon).
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 Isaccea
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: Romania: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
GPS: 45.292815, 28.458115
Detailed address information not available.
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Emergency Contacts & Support
Romania Emergency Services
Ukraine Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
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Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!