The week at a glance
Saturday, 15 August is projected to be the busiest day on the Ukraine–Poland corridor, with extreme queues forecast at key crossings such as Krakivets–Korchova in the Poland-to-Ukraine direction, while Thursday, 20 August is expected to offer the lightest traffic conditions of the week.
This 7-day forecast is available on every checkpoint page — press the "See the 7-day forecast" button under the queue chart to view daily peaks and an hourly chart for each day.
Assumption Day in Poland on 15 August is anticipated to drive a significant pre-holiday surge, particularly in return traffic from Ukraine. Mid-week crossings, especially after the holiday, are projected to see reduced intensity, with lighter queues across most checkpoints by Thursday.
Movement patterns this week are expected to reflect standard weekend and holiday dynamics, with no additional public holidays in Ukraine influencing border traffic.
Day-by-day outlook
Saturday, 15 August
Extreme congestion is forecast at Krakivets–Korchova (🇵🇱→🇺🇦) during the early morning 03:00–09:00 and late evening 21:00–22:00, coinciding with Assumption Day in Poland. High queues are also projected at Ustyluh–Zosyn (🇺🇦→🇵🇱) around 08:00–18:00 and at Uhryniv–Dolgobychuv (🇵🇱→🇺🇦) from 19:00–21:00. The lightest crossing is expected at Smilnytsia–Krosstsenko (🇺🇦→🇵🇱), where traffic remains moderate at best. Pre-holiday rushes are likely to dominate the day’s patterns.
Sunday, 16 August
Traffic intensity is projected to ease significantly compared to Saturday, though moderate queues persist at Krakivets–Korchova (🇵🇱→🇺🇦) during the early hours 00:00–09:00. Light conditions are forecast across most checkpoints, including Ustyluh–Zosyn (🇺🇦→🇵🇱) and Smilnytsia–Krosstsenko (🇵🇱→🇺🇦). Post-holiday return trips may still cause brief peaks, but overall movement is expected to be subdued.
Monday – Tuesday, 17–18 August
Light to moderate queues are projected at Shehyni–Medyka (🇺🇦→🇵🇱) during the morning hours 07:00–12:00, with similar patterns at Uhryniv–Dolgobychuv (🇺🇦→🇵🇱) in the late afternoon 15:00–17:00. The lightest crossings remain Smilnytsia–Krosstsenko (🇵🇱→🇺🇦) and Nyzhankovychi–Malhowice (🇵🇱→🇺🇦). Weekday traffic is expected to follow routine commercial and passenger flows, with no major disruptions.
Wednesday, 19 August
Moderate queues are forecast to return at Shehyni–Medyka (🇺🇦→🇵🇱) during 07:00–12:00, alongside sustained intensity at Uhryniv–Dolgobychuv (🇺🇦→🇵🇱) in the late afternoon. Truck crossings at Hrushiv–Budomezh (🇺🇦→🇵🇱) are also projected to peak in the early morning 03:00–06:00. Lighter conditions persist at Smilnytsia–Krosstsenko (🇵🇱→🇺🇦). Mid-week traffic may reflect increased commercial activity.
Thursday, 20 August
The lightest day of the week is projected, with minimal queues across all checkpoints. Light traffic is expected at Krakivets–Korchova (🇺🇦→🇵🇱) during 02:00–13:00 and at Ustyluh–Zosyn (🇵🇱→🇺🇦) in the early morning 01:00–06:00. Smilnytsia–Krosstsenko (🇺🇦→🇵🇱) remains the least congested crossing. Post-holiday relief is likely contributing to the reduced intensity.
Friday, 21 August
Traffic is projected to remain light, with only Smilnytsia–Krosstsenko (🇺🇦→🇵🇱) showing brief peaks in the early hours 00:00–02:00. Most checkpoints, including Rava-Ruska–Khrebenne (🇵🇱→🇺🇦), are expected to operate under light conditions throughout the day. The week concludes with minimal border congestion.
Which crossings are forecast to be busiest — and which lightest?
| Rank | Checkpoint | Direction | Peak day | Peak hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krakivets–Korchova | 🇺🇦→🇵🇱 | Saturday, 15 August | 03:00, 17:00–18:00 |
| 2 | Shehyni–Medyka | 🇺🇦→🇵🇱 | Wednesday, 19 August | 07:00–12:00 |
| 3 | Ustyluh–Zosyn | 🇺🇦→🇵🇱 | Saturday, 15 August | 08:00, 17:00–18:00 |
| 4 | Krakivets–Korchova | 🇵🇱→🇺🇦 | Saturday, 15 August | 03:00, 08:00–09:00 |
| 5 | Ustyluh–Zosyn | 🇵🇱→🇺🇦 | Saturday, 15 August | 03:00, 21:00–22:00 |
| 6 | Shehyni–Medyka | 🇵🇱→🇺🇦 | Saturday, 15 August | 03:00–08:00 |
| 7 | Hrushiv–Budomezh | 🇺🇦→🇵🇱 | Saturday, 15 August | 07:00, 11:00, 16:00 |
| 8 | Rava-Ruska–Khrebenne | 🇺🇦→🇵🇱 | Saturday, 15 August | 17:00–19:00 |
The lightest traffic this week is forecast at Smilnytsia–Krosstsenko and Nyzhankovychi–Malhowice in the Poland-to-Ukraine direction. These crossings are projected to remain light throughout the week, with only brief peaks during early morning hours. Smilnytsia–Krosstsenko is expected to offer the most consistent relief from congestion.
Ukraine → Poland: weekly projection
Queues in the Ukraine-to-Poland direction are projected to peak on Saturday, 15 August, particularly at Krakivets–Korchova and Ustyluh–Zosyn during 08:00–18:00. Moderate intensity is expected mid-week at Shehyni–Medyka (07:00–12:00), while Thursday, 20 August is forecast to be the lightest day, with minimal congestion across all checkpoints. Passenger traffic trends suggest a post-holiday decline in movement after Wednesday.
Poland → Ukraine: weekly projection
Extreme queues are forecast in the Poland-to-Ukraine direction on Saturday, 15 August, with Krakivets–Korchova and Ustyluh–Zosyn experiencing peak congestion during 03:00–09:00 and 21:00–22:00. Early morning traffic remains a consistent pattern, particularly at Shehyni–Medyka (03:00–08:00). By Thursday, 20 August, conditions are projected to ease significantly, with light queues across most crossings.
Truck (HGV) checkpoints
Truck crossings are projected to peak on Saturday, 15 August at Hrushiv–Budomezh (🇵🇱→🇺🇦) during 06:00–15:00, coinciding with the holiday rush. Mid-week intensity is expected at Smilnytsia–Krosstsenko (🇺🇦→🇵🇱) in the early hours 00:00–01:00 and 23:00. Commercial traffic is likely to follow passenger patterns, with reduced movement after Wednesday.
Frequent questions about queues this week
Where are the shortest queues at the border with Poland?
The shortest queues this week are projected at Smilnytsia–Krosstsenko and Nyzhankovychi–Malhowice in the Poland-to-Ukraine direction. These crossings are expected to remain light, particularly on Thursday, 20 August, with only brief peaks during early morning hours.
When are the longest queues at the border with Poland?
The longest queues are forecast on Saturday, 15 August, particularly at Krakivets–Korchova and Ustyluh–Zosyn in both directions. Extreme congestion is expected during early morning and late evening hours, driven by Assumption Day in Poland.
When is the best time to cross the border with Poland?
Thursday, 20 August is projected to be the lightest day for crossings, with minimal queues across all checkpoints. Late evening and early morning hours outside peak windows (e.g., after 22:00 or before 06:00) are expected to offer reduced wait times. Public holidays and weekend patterns typically influence traffic intensity.
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: 14.08.2026