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How long is the wait in the border queue at Medyka?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 15 min (~15 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 15 days ago
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).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
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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 cars TaxFREE (Red line) 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.
On the other side of the border (Poland), the local border service has its own shift schedule that is not publicly published. Total cross-border wait depends on both sides, but on outbound from Ukraine — especially on peak days — the Ukrainian 08:00/20:00 shift is typically the limiting factor.
During the period 31.05.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Medyka - passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) 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).
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Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Medyka - passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Best days:
Sunday-Friday (8 cars,
~5.3-6.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Wednesday (20 cars).
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟠 Mon | 15 | 75% | ~10-11 hrs |
| 🔴 Tue | 19 | 95% | ~12.7-13.7 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 20 | 100% | ~13.3-14.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Thu | 16 | 80% | ~10.7-11.7 hrs |
| 🟡 Fri | 13 | 65% | ~8.7-9.7 hrs |
| 🟠 Sat | 17 | 85% | ~11.3-12.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 8 | 40% | ~5.3-6.3 hrs |
Peak time: Monday 00:00 - 02:00 and 20:00 - 22:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 1000 up to 2000 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Sunday or Friday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Medyka by car?
Sunday or Friday — shortest queue (8 cars, ~5.3-6.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Medyka?
Wednesday — peak load (20 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 5-7 hrs (Sun), 8-10 hrs (Fri), 10-11 hrs (Mon), 10-12 hrs (Thu), 11-13 hrs (Sat), 12-14 hrs (Tue), 13-15 hrs (Wed).
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
ALLOWED (with limits)
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Package must be sealed!
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
PROHIBITED
Transport Type: automobile
Total number of lanes: Poland: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Address: 37-732 Medyka
Phone: +48 16 676 55 00
Email: medyka@strazgraniczna.pl
GPS Coordinates: 49.799376, 22.949935 Show on map
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".
