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Queue at Pazarkule — Kastanies

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71 min
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As of 20:25 the wait at Pazarkule is 71 min. 9 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 63 min to 78 min.

Updated (local time, UTC+3)
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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

Sun · 01.11.20261–7 November 2026

LIVE9 cars (~1 h 11 min)Much busier than usual

As of 20:25 there are 9 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~1 h 11 min; usually at this hour: 0 cars (much busier than usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Sun · 01.11.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 9 cars (~1 h 11 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 0 cars (~27 min) · Next hours: 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 3, 21:00 — 1, 22:00 — 0, 23:00 — 0, 00:00 — 018:00 — 0 cars18Predicted · 19:00 — 0 carsNow · 19:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~1 h 11 min9Now20:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~1 h 11 min32021:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~30 min12122:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~27 min02223:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~27 min02300:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~27 min000
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Sun · 01.11.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 9 cars (~1 h 11 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 0 cars (~27 min) · Next hours: 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 3, 21:00 — 1, 22:00 — 0, 23:00 — 0, 00:00 — 000:00 — 0 cars0001:00 — 0 cars02:00 — 0 cars03:00 — 0 cars0304:00 — 0 cars05:00 — 0 cars06:00 — 0 cars0607:00 — 0 cars08:00 — 0 cars09:00 — 0 cars0910:00 — 0 cars11:00 — 0 cars12:00 — 0 cars1213:00 — 0 cars14:00 — 0 cars15:00 — 0 cars1516:00 — 4 cars17:00 — 1 car18:00 — 0 carsPredicted · 19:00 — 0 carsNow · 19:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~1 h 11 min9Now20:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~1 h 11 min321:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~30 min12122:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~27 min023:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~27 min000:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~27 min000
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Now9 cars~1 h 11 minPeak load
20:003 cars~1 h 11 minBetter to avoid
21:001 car~30 min
22:000 cars~27 minShortest queue
23:000 cars~27 minRecommended times
00:000 cars~27 minRecommended times

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 19:00, 20:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 00:00, 22:00, 23:00.

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Today (Sun · 01.11.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 9 cars (~1 h 11 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 0 cars (~27 min) · Next hours: 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 3, 21:00 — 1, 22:00 — 0, 23:00 — 0, 00:00 — 0

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Pazarkule (passenger cars) — updated at 18:00, covering through tomorrow noon.

• This evening (19:00–21:00): ~70 min, busy.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~30 min, light traffic.

Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00).

Next update: today at 20:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Sun 1.11 — 4 cars (16:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 2.11 — 0 cars (00:00) · Today (Sun · 01.11.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 9 cars (~1 h 11 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 0 cars (~27 min) · Next hours: 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 3, 21:00 — 1, 22:00 — 0, 23:00 — 0, 00:00 — 0Sun 1.11: 4 cars4Sun 1Mon 2.11: 0 cars0Mon 2Tue 3.11: 0 cars0Tue 3Wed 4.11: 0 cars0Wed 4Thu 5.11: 0 cars0Thu 5Fri 6.11: 0 cars0Fri 6Sat 7.11: 0 cars0Sat 7

Peak load: Sun 1.11 — 4 cars (16:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 2.11 — 0 cars (00:00) · Today (Sun · 01.11.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 9 cars (~1 h 11 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 0 cars (~27 min) · Next hours: 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 3, 21:00 — 1, 22:00 — 0, 23:00 — 0, 00:00 — 0

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Sun · 01.11.2026Peak load 16:00 · 4 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Sun 1.11: Peak load 16:00 — 4 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 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 — 4417:00 — 118:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 321:00 — 12122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Mon · 02.11.2026Peak load 00:00 · 0 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Mon 2.11: Peak load 00:00 — 0 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 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
Tue · 03.11.2026Peak load 00:00 · 0 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Tue 3.11: Peak load 00:00 — 0 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 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 · 04.11.2026Peak load 00:00 · 0 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Wed 4.11: Peak load 00:00 — 0 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 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 · 05.11.2026Peak load 00:00 · 0 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Thu 5.11: Peak load 00:00 — 0 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 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 · 06.11.2026Peak load 00:00 · 0 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Fri 6.11: Peak load 00:00 — 0 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 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
Sat · 07.11.2026Peak load 00:00 · 0 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Sat 7.11: Peak load 00:00 — 0 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 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.

When is the best time to cross at Pazarkule — Cars, TR → GR

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

Best time
Tuesday, 06:00–10:00
~2 cars
Heaviest load
Thursday, 08:00–10:00
~11 cars
Quietest day
Tuesday
on average 4 cars
Busiest day
Thursday
on average 6 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 4 cars · weekend: 5 cars

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Pazarkule (Cars, TR → GR) (cars)
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Monday5442334243275365967882—3
Tuesday43343—222234545746555222
Wednesday6322222342374577—6668334
Thursday2333323210127888711791061010103
Friday5343323625—347116116488454
Saturday3333434996849986107378854
Sunday2453252—43246145747854555

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Tuesday: on average 4 cars in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Thursday: on average 6 cars in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Tuesday between 06:00 and 10:00.
  • Peak load is on Thursday between 08:00 and 10:00 (up to 11 cars).

Calculated from 573 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Pazarkule (Cars, TR → GR) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Tuesday (4 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Thursday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Pazarkule (Cars, TR → GR)?

Queues are usually shortest on Tuesday between 06:00 and 10:00. The worst time is Thursday between 08:00 and 10:00.

Data updated: 01.11.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Istanbul

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

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

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday

Border Queue Analysis at the Pazarkule - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 31.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Pazarkule - passenger car 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):
No data for Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00).

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

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Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Pazarkule - 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 Pazarkule By car

Best days: Tuesday, Sunday (8 cars, ~1.1-2.1 hrs).
Avoid: Thursday (13 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟡 Mon969%~1.2-2.2 hrs
🟡 Tue862%~1.1-2.1 hrs
🟠 Wed1185%~1.4-2.4 hrs
🔴 Thu13100%~1.5-2.5 hrs
🔴 Fri1292%~1.5-2.5 hrs
🟠 Sat1077%~1.3-2.3 hrs
🟡 Sun969%~1.2-2.2 hrs

Peak time: Sunday 12:00 - 14:00 and 17:00 - 19:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 38 up to 146 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Pazarkule by car?

Tuesday or Sunday — shortest queue (8 cars, ~1.1-2.1 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Pazarkule?

Thursday — peak load (13 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (every day).

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Best Time to Cross Pazarkule today

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Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 20:25, at Pazarkule checkpoint there are 9 cars waiting.

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

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 45 min (~45 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 67 days ago

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.

No cameras available at this checkpoint

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

  • Driver reports on nakordoni.eu and in Telegram

Official sources: EGM (Police/Border), Customs / Ministry of Trade, Hellenic Police / Border, AADE (Tax & Customs)

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

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

At a glance

  • As of 20:25 the wait at Pazarkule is 71 min. 9 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 63 min to 78 min.
  • Usually at this hour there are 0 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is much busier than usual.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Tuesday, the quietest window is 04:00–06:00.