--- title: "Border crossing point Mayaky — Udobne → Palanka" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/mayaky-udobne-palanka" lang: "en" type: "bcp" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- # Border crossing point Mayaky — Udobne → Palanka 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 Moldova → Ukraine direction? [Go](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/palanka-mayaky-udobne) ###### Live Queue Status Current wait time, forecast and live camera [View queue — Mayaky — Udobne → Palanka](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_269) [Ukraine-Moldova border queues](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/6) → ## Weather at Mayaky — Udobne — Palanka checkpoint for 7 days 21 °C Clear Feels Like 21° 396 min ago 62% 0.7 m/s ### Hourly Forecast 22:00 20° 23:00 19° 00:00 18° 01:00 18° 02:00 17° 03:00 17° 04:00 19° 05:00 21° 06:00 24° 07:00 26° 08:00 26° 09:00 27° 10:00 28° 11:00 29° 12:00 29° 13:00 28° 14:00 28° 15:00 28° 16:00 27° 17:00 24° 18:00 22° 19:00 21° 20:00 21° 21:00 20° ### Weekly Forecast Today **29°** 16° Tomorrow **29°** 17° Sat **30°** 18° Sun **31°** 18° Mon **32°** 19° Tue **31°** 20° ## Distance to nearest cities Nearest city: **Odesa** (50 km) Odesa **50** km Chisinau **117** km Dnipro **439** km Kyiv **453** km Lviv **591** km ## Light traffic 20 km/h (1 h ago) ###### Traffic Status Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de. Light traffic 20 km/h 1 h ago [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_269#traffic-status) Monitor real-time traffic conditions on approach roads to this border crossing. Our traffic monitoring system aggregates data from TomTom Traffic API, showing current incidents, congestion levels, and estimated delays that may affect your journey. ## Highway Vignette ##### Highway Vignette: Moldova Electronic vignette required for highway travel from 4 EUR / 7 days [Buy online](https://evinieta.gov.md/) [Learn more about vignettes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/vignettes) ### Supermarkets nearby - [S Silpo Vulytsia Pionerna 1, Teplodarska miska hromada 22.7 km 34 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.383157,30.087395/46.503074,30.326439) - [А АТБ-Маркет Vulytsia Mykolaivska, Bilhorod-Dnistrovska miska hromada 28.9 km 43 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.383157,30.087395/46.193273,30.344046) - [С Сільпо Vulytsia Henerala Petrova 51, Odeska miska hromada 47.1 km 71 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.383157,30.087395/46.438637,30.696059) - [С Сільпо Prospekt Marshala Zhukova 14, Odeska miska hromada 47.7 km 72 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.383157,30.087395/46.408524,30.708177) - [S Silpo Vulytsia Akademika Filatova 84, Odeska miska hromada 47.9 km 72 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.383157,30.087395/46.44155,30.7068) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) ## Ukraine → Moldova Modes: 2 passenger car Database working Moving slowly ☆☆☆☆☆ 0.0 out of 5 [Ukraine (passenger car) — queue](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_269) bus Database working Moving ☆☆☆☆☆ 0.0 out of 5 [Ukraine (bus) — queue](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_413) ## Shift change at the Ukrainian–Moldovan border: when and how long to wait Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side 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 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 Moldova 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). ## About the [Mayaky — Udobne](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/palanka-mayaky-udobne) — Palanka crossing This crossing point links Ukraine and Moldova on the R-33 road (Odesa–Mayaky–Palanka), one of the key transit corridors between the port of Odesa and central Moldova. It operates around the clock (24/7) for every type of traffic and is among the busiest points on the Ukraine–Moldova border. Full infrastructure is available: passport, customs and phyto/veterinary control, with separate lanes for cars and freight. Odesa lies about 60 km away (around 50 minutes), while Chisinau is roughly 80 km (about 1 hour 20 minutes). ### Traffic types and access - Cars, minibuses and scheduled buses are accepted without restrictions. - Trucks of all categories pass with no weight limits; advance electronic queue registration is mandatory for heavy goods vehicles. - Pedestrian and bicycle crossing is **permitted**, with a dedicated walkway and cycle passage. - Daily flow reaches roughly 3,000–5,000 people and vehicles, plus up to 1,000 freight units. ### Queues and waiting times Because of heavy transit flows, cars typically wait 20–60 minutes and trucks 1–4 hours at peak (especially Monday to Wednesday). On holiday weekends and in summer, delays can reach 3 hours for cars and up to 6 hours for freight. Live wait times and forecasts for the Ukraine–Moldova border are available on this page — see the live data for [Mayaky — Udobne](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_269) and [Palanka](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_413), and review historical trends on the [Ukraine → Moldova statistics page](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/6). ### Documents by category **Cars and buses:** a biometric or visa passport, vehicle registration documents, insurance and medical cover. **Trucks:** mandatory e-queue registration, consignment note, invoice, CMR for international cargo, and veterinary or phytosanitary certificates for food shipments. **Pedestrians and cyclists:** a valid passport and exit documents, plus bicycle papers where required. ### Services and new border rules - On-site facilities: parking, restrooms, Wi-Fi/4G, currency exchange, a café and a dedicated truck waiting area. - **EES:** biometric entry/exit control from October 2025 for all categories. - **ETIAS:** electronic travel authorisation expected from late 2026 for visa-free trips into the EU. - Emergency numbers: **112** (Ukraine), **902** (Moldova). ### Other checkpoints on this route [Bronnitsa — Unguri View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/bronnytsya-unhur) [Dolynske — Cișmichioi View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dolynske-chyshmikioi) [Kelmentsi — Larga View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kelmentsi-larha) [Kuchurhan — Novosavitcaia View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kuchurhan-novosavytska) [Mamalyha — Kriva View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/mamalyha-kryva) [Mohyliv-Podilskyi — Otacz View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/mohyliv-podilskyi-otach) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where is the Mayaky — Udobne → Palanka border crossing? The Mayaky — Udobne → Palanka border crossing is on the Ukraine-Moldova border. See the "Contacts and map" section above for the exact address and GPS coordinates. ### What crossing types are available at Mayaky — Udobne → Palanka? The Mayaky — Udobne → Palanka 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 Mayaky — Udobne → Palanka? Pick a transport type above — the page for that mode shows current wait time, a 24-hour forecast and live cameras. ### Is Mayaky — Udobne → Palanka open 24/7? Yes, the Mayaky — Udobne → Palanka 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 Mayaky — Udobne → Palanka? Personal crossing is free. You may incur related fees: Green Card insurance, customs declarations for specific goods. ### How does the electronic queue work at Mayaky — Udobne → Palanka? 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) [Maps & Services →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ua-md) [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 Gas Stations 709 [View All](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/mayaky-udobne-palanka/) ## Other checkpoints between these countries [Mamalyha — Kriva](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/mamalyha-kryva) [Kelmentsi — Larga](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kelmentsi-larha) [Rososhany — Brichen](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/rossoshany-brichen) [Sokyriany — Oknitsa](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/sokyryany-oknytsya) [Mohyliv-Podilskyi — Otacz](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/mohyliv-podilskyi-otach) [Bronnitsa — Unguri](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/bronnytsya-unhur) [Starokozache — Tudora](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/starokozache-tudora) [Reni — Dzhurzhuleshty](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/reni-dzhurdzhuleshty) [Tabaky — Myrne](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/tabaky-myrne) [Dolynske — Cișmichioi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dolynske-chyshmikioi) [Novi Troiany - Chadyr-Lunga](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/novi-troyany-chadyr-lunha) [Serpneve 1 - Basarabeasca](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/serpneve-1-basarabyaska) [Valcinet — Mohyliv-Podilskyi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/velchynets-mohyliv-podilskyi) [Serpneve — Basarabeasca](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/serpneve-basarabyaska) [Slobidka — Cobasna](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/slobidka-kobasna) [Kuchurhan — Novosavitcaia](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kuchurhan-novosavytska)