The week at a glance
Sunday, 24 May is projected to be the week’s peak day for border crossings between Ukraine and Poland, with Ustyluh–Zosyn (🇺🇦→🇵🇱) forecast as the most congested corridor, while Thursday, 28 May is anticipated to see the lightest traffic loads. Pentecost in Poland on 24 May is expected to drive increased passenger movement, particularly in the late afternoon and evening. Mid-week crossings are projected to follow a standard weekday pattern, with lighter intensity observed after 22:00.
Day-by-day outlook
Saturday — 23 May
Ustyluh–Zosyn (🇺🇦→🇵🇱) is forecast to experience moderate traffic intensity, with peaks occurring at 15:00, 17:00, and 20:00. Other checkpoints are projected to remain lighter, particularly in the early morning hours. Late-evening intensity is projected to ease after 22:00.
Sunday — 24 May
Ustyluh–Zosyn (🇺🇦→🇵🇱) is anticipated to see moderate traffic loads, with peak hours at 15:00, 17:00, and 20:00, coinciding with Pentecost in Poland. Return traffic (🇵🇱→🇺🇦) is expected to follow a similar pattern, though no specific peaks are forecast for this direction. Crossings are projected to remain elevated throughout the day, with lighter conditions after 23:00.
Monday — 25 May
Traffic intensity at Ustyluh–Zosyn (🇺🇦→🇵🇱) is forecast to ease to light levels, with peaks at 14:00, 16:00, and 20:00. Other checkpoints are projected to follow a standard weekday pattern, with minimal congestion outside these windows. Late-night crossings are anticipated to remain light.
Tuesday — 26 May
Ustyluh–Zosyn (🇺🇦→🇵🇱) is expected to maintain light traffic intensity, with peaks at 14:00, 16:00, and 20:00. The remainder of the border crossings are projected to see consistent, low-volume movement. Evening crossings after 21:00 are forecast to be the least congested.
Wednesday — 27 May
Light traffic is projected at Ustyluh–Zosyn (🇺🇦→🇵🇱), with peak hours at 14:00, 16:00, and 20:00. Other corridors are anticipated to experience minimal delays, particularly in the early morning and late evening. Mid-week crossings are expected to follow a predictable pattern.
Thursday — 28 May
Thursday is forecast to be the lightest day of the week, with Ustyluh–Zosyn (🇺🇦→🇵🇱) seeing light traffic at 14:00, 16:00, and 20:00. All other checkpoints are projected to remain light throughout the day. Late-night crossings are anticipated to face minimal congestion.
Forecast hotspots and lighter alternatives
| Rank | Checkpoint | Direction | Peak day | Peak hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ustyluh–Zosyn | 🇺🇦→🇵🇱 | Sunday, 24 May | 15:00, 17:00, 20:00 |
Checkpoints such as Krakovets–Korczowa and Rava-Ruska–Hrebenne are projected to remain lighter this week, particularly in the 🇺🇦→🇵🇱 direction. Early-morning crossings (00:00–06:00) are anticipated to see the least congestion across all corridors.
Ukraine → Poland: weekly projection
Ustyluh–Zosyn (🇺🇦→🇵🇱) is forecast to be the most congested corridor this week, with peak traffic intensity projected for Sunday, 24 May between 15:00–20:00. Mid-week crossings are expected to see lighter loads, particularly on Thursday, 28 May, with minimal congestion outside the 14:00–20:00 window. Late-night crossings after 22:00 are anticipated to remain light.
Poland → Ukraine: weekly projection
While no specific peak hours are forecast for the 🇵🇱→🇺🇦 direction, return traffic is expected to follow a pattern similar to the outgoing flow, with elevated movement on Sunday, 24 May due to Pentecost. Weekday crossings are projected to remain light, particularly in the early morning hours (00:00–06:00).
How to use this forecast
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Forecast generated by nakordoni.eu from official border data and the Nakordoni queue-prediction model | Updated: 22.05.2026