Queue at Medyka — Shehyni (cargo transport)
cargo transport
≈12 hr 15 min
Wait time
Much busier than usual
19°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
LIVE
Much busier than usual
Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
0 trucks
Peak load:
14 trucks (~1 h 36 min)
Shortest queue:
0 trucks (~15 min)
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Best Time to Cross Medyka today
07:00less queue
08:00↓71%−71%
19:00↓71%−71%
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Medyka
Comparison based on current data — may change
Current Data
As of 04:50, at Medyka checkpoint there are 120 cargo vehicles waiting.
Does the EES system work at Medyka border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Medyka border crossing. EES is an EU automated system for registering entry and exit of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Schengen Area.
The system records the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as biometric data (fingerprints and facial photo).
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
Live Cameras
The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war
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Medyka: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Polish border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Medyka 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 Medyka 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.
At the neighboring Poland checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Poland is on Central European Time — one hour behind Kyiv — so there it falls around 07:00 and 19:00 Kyiv time. Because the two shifts overlap, the slowdown stretches into wider windows on both sides: roughly 07:00–08:30 in the morning and 19:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time). During these intervals, processing on both sides can noticeably slow down.
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
Real Data
Increased Load
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Medyka - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 16.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Medyka - cargo transport checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 08:00 16.07.2026 — 4 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 16.07.2026 — 4 trucks.
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
No data for
Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Medyka - 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
12h 15min
(120 cars)
Official Data
12h
Difference: +15min
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Medyka By freight transport
Best days:
Thursday-Sunday (1 trucks,
~0.1-1.1 hrs).
Avoid:
Wednesday (44 trucks).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Trucks | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 12 | 27% | ~1.2-2.2 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 44 | 100% | ~4.4-5.4 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 1 | 2% | ~0.1-1.1 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 16 | 36% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs |
| 🟢 Sat | 10 | 23% | ~1-2 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 8 | 18% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs |
Peak time: Friday 10:00 - 12:00 and 16:00 - 18:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 120 up to 120 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Thursday or Sunday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Medyka by truck?
Thursday or Sunday — shortest queue (1 trucks, ~0.1-1.1 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Medyka?
Wednesday — peak load (44 trucks).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Thu, Sun), 1-3 hrs (Mon, Fri), 1-2 hrs (Sat), 4-6 hrs (Wed).
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 Medyka
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: Poland: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Medyka
Address: 37-732 Medyka
Phone: +48 16 676 55 00
Email: medyka@strazgraniczna.pl
GPS Coordinates: 49.8001, 22.9481 Show on map
How to get there
By car:
from Warsaw take route E77 to Grójec, from Grójec take route E77 to Radom, from Radom take route E371 to Iłża, from Iłża take route E371 to Rzeszów, from Rzeszów take route 94 to Jarosław, from Jarosław take route 94 to Radymno, from Radymno take route 77 to Przemyśl, from Przemyśl take route 28 to the border checkpoint "Medyka".
Nearest border checkpoints
- Malhowice – 15 км
- Korchova – 20.9 км
- Krosstsenko – 39.7 км
- Budomezh – 40.5 км
- Khrebenne – 69.9 км
Emergency Contacts & Support
Poland Emergency Services
Ukraine Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!