--- title: "Border crossing point Isaccea → Orlivka" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/isakcha-orlivka" lang: "en" type: "bcp" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- # Border crossing point Isaccea → Orlivka All available crossing modes for this direction are listed below. Pick the relevant mode to open a detailed page with queues, forecasts and cameras. Looking for Ukraine → Romania direction? [Go](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/orlivka-isakcha) ###### Live Queue Status Current wait time, forecast and live camera [View queue — Isaccea → Orlivka](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_231) [All queues at Romania — Ukraine border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/1) → ## Weather at Isaccea — Orlivka checkpoint for 7 days 24 °C Clear Feels Like 24° 210 min ago 64% 1.4 m/s ### Hourly Forecast 03:00 23° 04:00 24° 05:00 25° 06:00 27° 07:00 29° 08:00 31° 09:00 32° 10:00 33° 11:00 33° 5% 12:00 32° 13:00 32° 14:00 32° 15:00 32° 16:00 30° 17:00 29° 18:00 28° 19:00 26° 20:00 26° 21:00 25° 22:00 25° 23:00 24° 00:00 23° 01:00 23° 02:00 22° ### Weekly Forecast Today **33°** 22° Tomorrow **32°** 22° Sat **31°** 23° Sun **30°** 19° Mon **28°** 19° Tue **30°** 19° ## Distance to nearest cities Nearest city: **Bucharest** (208 km) Bucharest **208** km Iasi **218** km Odesa **221** km Cluj-Napoca **408** km Timisoara **567** km ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Penny) Penny Strada Avram Iancu 1, Isaccea 2.1 km 3 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.284085,28.452964/45.267378,28.46525) - [M My Auchan Strada Brăilei, Măcin 26.1 km 39 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.284085,28.452964/45.25083,28.12251) - [(image: Penny) Penny Strada Spitalului 6, Tulcea 28.6 km 43 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.284085,28.452964/45.17832,28.785677) - [S Supermarket 29.5 km 44 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.284085,28.452964/45.1607953,28.7860921) - [(image: Carrefour) Carrefour Strada Babadag 161, Tulcea 29.8 km 45 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.284085,28.452964/45.169018,28.7965) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) ###### Add a useful location Help other drivers! 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These are regular shifts that ensure continuous border control. During shift change, processing of all crossing types often 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. The neighboring Romania checkpoint is in the same time zone as Ukraine (Kyiv time), so its shift change falls at roughly the same **08:00 and 20:00**. Because both sides change at the same time, the slowdown is concentrated in narrow windows — **about 08:00–08:30 in the morning and 20:00–20:30 in the evening** (Kyiv time). ## Isaccea — [Orlivka](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/orlivka-isakcha) Border Crossing **Status:** An international crossing between Romania and Ukraine that operates around the clock. Unusually, it is not a land checkpoint but a ferry link across the Danube, carrying vehicles between the Romanian and Ukrainian banks. **Note:** Romania is an EU member state while Ukraine is not, so full border and customs checks are carried out on both shores. **Transport:** Cars, buses, motorcycles and freight vehicles are all handled here. Live queue figures are published for the run towards Ukraine at [RO→UA](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_231) and for the return crossing at [UA→RO](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_437). ### Basic information - Crossing point: Isaccea (Romania) — Orlivka (Ukraine), a ferry link over the Danube - Countries: Romania and Ukraine - Opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day - Time on the water: roughly 15–20 minutes ### Queues and wait times Typical waits run from about 15 to 45 minutes, although busy periods can stretch longer because throughput depends on the rotation of the ferries rather than a continuous road lane. During daytime two vessels shuttle in near-continuous rotation, leaving the Romanian bank roughly every 30–40 minutes; overnight a single ferry maintains hourly departures. Historical patterns and the busiest hours can be reviewed on the [statistics](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/1) page before setting out. ### Documents and tickets EU citizens need a valid passport or national ID card, and travellers from outside the EU should carry a valid passport. For cars and buses a vehicle registration certificate, a driving licence and a valid Green Card insurance document are required. Ferry tickets are bought at the Isaccea terminal, where passenger fares are around €1 (children under 12 travel free) and a standard car costs about €25. ### Boarding and arrival advice Romanian customs and passport control take place before boarding at the Isaccea terminal, so it is worth allowing extra time to clear the formalities. Departures are not on a strict timetable: vehicles board continuously and a ferry sets off once it is full or its rotating counterpart arrives. - Cars and motorcycles: arrive at least 1 hour before the intended sailing. - Buses and heavy goods vehicles (TIR): arrive at least 1.5 hours ahead to complete freight paperwork. ### Other checkpoints on this route [Halmeu — Diakove View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/khalmeu-dyakove) [Rakovets — Diakivtsi View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/rakovets-dyakivtsi) [Sighetu Marmatiei — Solotvyno View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/sihetu-marmatsiiei-solotvyno) [Siret — Porubne View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/siret-porubne) [Vicovu de Sus — Krasnoilsk View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/vikovu-de-sus-krasnoilsk) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where is the Isaccea → Orlivka border crossing? The Isaccea → Orlivka border crossing is on the Ukraine-Romania border. See the "Contacts and map" section above for the exact address and GPS coordinates. ### What crossing types are available at Isaccea → Orlivka? The Isaccea → Orlivka crossing has separate lanes for passenger cars, buses, trucks, and a Tax Free mode. Each type has its own page with live queue data. ### How do I check the current queue at Isaccea → Orlivka? Pick a transport type above — the page for that mode shows current wait time, a 24-hour forecast and live cameras. ### Is Isaccea → Orlivka open 24/7? Yes, the Isaccea → Orlivka crossing operates 24/7. Specific modes (like Tax Free) may have their own schedule — see that mode's page for details. ### How much does it cost to cross the border at Isaccea → Orlivka? Personal crossing is free. You may incur related fees: Green Card insurance, customs declarations for specific goods. ### How does the electronic queue work at Isaccea → Orlivka? For trucks, the eCherha system requires advance registration. Cars and buses use the general flow. ## Useful Information for Border Crossing [Documents for border crossing →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/rules) [Customs rules & import limits →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/customs) [Green Card car insurance →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/green_card) [EES system — what you need to know →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/ees/what-is-the-entry-exit-system) [Maps & Services →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ro-ua) [Latest border news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) [All border crossings →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp) [Fuel Prices in Europe Compare current prices for Diesel, Petrol and LPG in 27 European countries.](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/fuel) ## Nearby Services EV Charging 6 Gas Stations 210 Food 10 Hotels 16 [View All](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/isakcha-orlivka/) ## Other checkpoints between these countries [Halmeu — Diakove](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/khalmeu-dyakove) [Sighetu Marmatiei — Solotvyno](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/sihetu-marmatsiiei-solotvyno) [Siret — Porubne](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/siret-porubne) [Vicovu de Sus — Krasnoilsk](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/vikovu-de-sus-krasnoilsk) [Rakovets — Diakivtsi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/rakovets-dyakivtsi) [Bila Tserkva — Sighetu Marmatiei](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/bila-tserkva-sihetu-marmatsiiei)