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As of 16:26 the wait at Isaccea is ≈2 hr 15 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue.

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Queue at Isaccea — Orlivka (cargo transport)

cargo transport
≈2 hr 15 min
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Much busier than usual
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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

Sat · 12.09.202612–18 September 2026

LIVE1 truck (~2 h 15 min)Much busier than usual
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Sat · 12.09.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 1 truck (~2 h 15 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 0 trucks (~15 min) · Next hours: 17:00 — 0, 18:00 — 0, 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 0, 22:00 — 016:00 — 1 truck · Actual16Predicted · 17:00 — 0 trucksNow · 17:00 — 1 truck · Wait time ~2 h 15 min1Now18:00 — 0 trucks · Wait time ~2 h 15 min01819:00 — 0 trucks · Wait time ~27 min01920:00 — 0 trucks · Wait time ~15 min02021:00 — 0 trucks · Wait time ~15 min02122:00 — 0 trucks · Wait time ~15 min02223:00 — 0 trucks · Wait time ~15 min23
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Sat · 12.09.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 1 truck (~2 h 15 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 0 trucks (~15 min) · Next hours: 17:00 — 0, 18:00 — 0, 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 0, 22:00 — 000:00 — 1 truck · Actual0001:00 — 1 truck · Actual02:00 — 1 truck · Actual03:00 — 1 truck · Actual0304:00 — 1 truck · Actual05:00 — 1 truck · Actual06:00 — 1 truck · Actual0607:00 — 2 trucks · Actual08:00 — 2 trucks · Actual09:00 — 2 trucks · Actual0910:00 — 1 truck · Actual11:00 — 1 truck · Actual12:00 — 1 truck · Actual1213:00 — 1 truck · Actual14:00 — 1 truck · Actual15:00 — 1 truck · Actual1516:00 — 1 truck · ActualPredicted · 17:00 — 0 trucksNow · 17:00 — 1 truck · Wait time ~2 h 15 min1Now18:00 — 0 trucks · Wait time ~2 h 15 min019:00 — 0 trucks · Wait time ~27 min020:00 — 0 trucks · Wait time ~15 min021:00 — 0 trucks · Wait time ~15 min02122:00 — 0 trucks · Wait time ~15 min023:00 — 0 trucks · Wait time ~15 min
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20:000 trucks~15 minShortest queue
21:000 trucks~15 minRecommended times
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Now1 truck~2 h 15 minPeak load
18:000 trucks~2 h 15 min
19:000 trucks~27 min
20:000 trucks~15 minShortest queue
21:000 trucks~15 minRecommended times
22:000 trucks~15 minRecommended times
23:000 trucks~15 min

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 20:00, 21:00, 22:00.

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Today (Sat · 12.09.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 1 truck (~2 h 15 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 0 trucks (~15 min) · Next hours: 17:00 — 0, 18:00 — 0, 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 0, 22:00 — 0

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Isaccea (trucks) — updated at 16:00, covering through tomorrow noon.

• Midday today (16:00–17:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~80 min, light traffic (peaks at ~135 min around 20:00).
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~15 min, light traffic.

Best time to cross: Midday today (16:00–17:00).

Next update: today at 18:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Sun 13.09 — 12 trucks (00:00) · Shortest queue: Tue 15.09 — 0 trucks (00:00) · Today (Sat · 12.09.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 1 truck (~2 h 15 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 0 trucks (~15 min) · Next hours: 17:00 — 0, 18:00 — 0, 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 0, 22:00 — 0Sat 12.09: 0 trucks0Sat 12Sun 13.09: 12 trucks12Sun 13Mon 14.09: 12 trucks12Mon 14Tue 15.09: 0 trucks0Tue 15Wed 16.09: 0 trucks0Wed 16Thu 17.09: 0 trucks0Thu 17Fri 18.09: 0 trucks0Fri 18

Peak load: Sun 13.09 — 12 trucks (00:00) · Shortest queue: Tue 15.09 — 0 trucks (00:00) · Today (Sat · 12.09.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 1 truck (~2 h 15 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 0 trucks (~15 min) · Next hours: 17:00 — 0, 18:00 — 0, 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 0, 22:00 — 0

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Sat · 12.09.2026Peak load 18:00 · 0 trucks   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 trucks
Sat 12.09: Peak load 18:00 — 0 trucks; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 trucks00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 00607:00 — 008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 001819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Sun · 13.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 12 trucks   Shortest queue 01:00 · 0 trucks
Sun 13.09: Peak load 00:00 — 12 trucks; Shortest queue 01:00 — 0 trucks00:00 — 12120001:00 — 0002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 00607:00 — 008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 12 trucks   Shortest queue 01:00 · 0 trucks
Mon 14.09: Peak load 00:00 — 12 trucks; Shortest queue 01:00 — 0 trucks00:00 — 12120001:00 — 0002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 00607:00 — 008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 0 trucks   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 trucks
Tue 15.09: Peak load 00:00 — 0 trucks; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 trucks00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 00607:00 — 008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Wed · 16.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 0 trucks   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 trucks
Wed 16.09: Peak load 00:00 — 0 trucks; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 trucks00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 00607:00 — 008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Thu · 17.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 0 trucks   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 trucks
Thu 17.09: Peak load 00:00 — 0 trucks; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 trucks00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 00607:00 — 008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Fri · 18.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 0 trucks   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 trucks
Fri 18.09: Peak load 00:00 — 0 trucks; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 trucks00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 00607:00 — 008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0

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

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday

Border Queue Analysis at the Isaccea - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 11.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Isaccea - cargo transport 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 truck. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 11.09.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 11.09.2026 — 1 truck.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 truck. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 11.09.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 11.09.2026 — 1 truck.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 truck. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 11.09.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 11.09.2026 — 1 truck.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 truck. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 11.09.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 11.09.2026 — 1 truck.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Isaccea - cargo transport 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 :00 and 2:00 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 - cargo transport checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.

Data Comparison

Data Comparison

Our Data vs Official Source

Our Data
2h 15min
(1 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 16:26
Official Data
72h
(60 cars)
Source: politiadefrontiera.ro
Updated: 16:26
Difference: -69h 45min

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Best Time to Cross Isaccea today

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Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Isaccea

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Current Data

As of 16:26, at Isaccea checkpoint there are 1 cargo transport waiting.

How long is the wait in the border queue at Isaccea?

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 480 min (~8 hours)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 37 days ago

Does the EES system work at Isaccea border crossing?

EES Inactive

Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Isaccea 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.

Learn more about EES

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 trucks 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).

Official sources

Data source: Nakordoni’s own recognition system — border Telegram channels, webcams and eCherha

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

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.

Data sources

  • DPSU — official data of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
  • eCherha — the electronic queue for trucks and buses
  • Cameras at the crossing and on the approach roads
  • TomTom — traffic speed on the approach roads
  • Driver reports on nakordoni.eu and in Telegram

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.

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Last updated:
Data source: Nakordoni (Nakordoni.eu) proprietary monitoring system
Official data sources: Poliția de Frontieră, ДПСУ