--- title: "Queue at Zahony — Chop (Tysa)" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_125" lang: "en" ppid: "id_125" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/tysa-chop-zakhon) [(image: Flag of Ukraine)(image: Flag of Hungary)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_27) # Queue at Zahony — Chop (Tysa) - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 29 min -0% - **Status:** As usual Updated: 15.10.2026 20:15 - **Cars in queue:** 3 - **Weather:** 10°C - **User rating:** **1.0** · 1 Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_125) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_126) [Trucks <7.5 t](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_267) [All queues at Hungary — Ukraine border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/4/1) [Border Queues Today Online](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Smart Forecast LIVE As usual Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **3 cars** Peak load: **3 cars (~27 min)** Shortest queue: **2 cars (~24 min)** Smart learning factor: 1.90x ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 19:11, 15.10.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 09:00 10:00 11:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 00:00 01:00 02:00 Forecast for Zahony (passenger cars) — updated at 20:00, covering through tomorrow noon. • This evening (20:00–21:00): ~25 min, light traffic. • Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~25 min, light traffic. • Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~30 min, light traffic. Best time to cross: This evening (20:00–21:00). Next update: today at 22:00. How is the forecast calculated? **Data source:** Automatic calculation based on historical queue data and current checkpoint situation. **Factors considered:** The model analyzes typical load patterns by time of day and day of week. **Limitations:** Actual waiting time may vary due to unforeseen circumstances (repairs, incidents, seasonal peaks). **Improvements:** Forecast accuracy improves with more real-time data from users and official sources. ## When is the best time to cross at Zahony — Cars, HU → UA Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations Best time Monday, 00:00–02:00 ~1 cars Heaviest load Friday, 13:00–16:00 ~6 cars Quietest day Tuesday on average 2 cars Busiest day Saturday on average 4 cars Typical load by hour Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 quiet busy Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 3 cars · weekend: 3 cars Weekly picture: days × hours | on average | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Monday | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | | Tuesday | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | Wednesday | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | | Thursday | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | Friday | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | | Saturday | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | | Sunday | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ## Key takeaways - The quietest day is **Tuesday**: on average 2 cars in the queue. - The busiest day is **Saturday**: on average 4 cars in the queue. - The lightest traffic is usually on **Monday between 00:00 and 02:00**. - Peak load is on **Friday between 13:00 and 16:00** (up to 6 cars). Calculated from 2 519 real measurements over the last 60 days. Which day has the shortest queue at the Zahony (Cars, HU → UA) border crossing? Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Tuesday (2 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Saturday. What time of day is best to cross the border at Zahony (Cars, HU → UA)? Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 00:00 and 02:00. The worst time is Friday between 13:00 and 16:00. Data updated: 15.10.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Budapest Thanks to our user Ihor for the idea behind this page 💛 Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Zahony - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 14.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Zahony - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded: **Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 4 cars. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 14.10.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 14.10.2026 — 4 cars. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 7 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 14.10.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 15:00 14.10.2026 — 7 cars. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 21:00 14.10.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 23:00 14.10.2026 — 3 cars. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 14.10.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 14.10.2026 — 3 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Zahony - passenger car checkpoint, it is recommended to plan your border crossing during the least busy hours. According to the data from the past day, the lowest number of vehicles was observed between 6:00 and 7:00 hours. This is the ideal time to cross the border, saving time and avoiding delays. Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Zahony - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times. ## Data Comparison ### Data Comparison Our Data vs Official Source Our Data 29min (3 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 21:15 Official Data 15min Source: police.hu Updated: 20:15 Difference: +14min ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Zahony **Best days:** Tuesday, Thursday (3 cars, ~0.5-1.5 hrs). **Avoid:** Saturday (5 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟠 Mon | 4 | 80% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs | | 🟡 Tue | 3 | 60% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs | | 🟡 Wed | 3 | 60% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs | | 🟡 Thu | 3 | 60% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs | | 🟠 Fri | 4 | 80% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs | | 🔴 Sat | 5 | 100% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs | | 🟠 Sun | 4 | 80% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs | **Peak time:** Thursday 17:00 - 19:00 and 12:00 - 14:00. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Zahony by car?** Tuesday or Thursday — shortest queue (3 cars, ~0.5-1.5 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Zahony?** Saturday — peak load (5 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (every day). How did you like this checkpoint? 1.0 · 1 review ## Current Data **As of 20:15, at Zahony checkpoint there are 3 cars waiting.** How long does it take to cross the border at Zahony? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 60 min (~1 hour) based on user experience Updated 78 minutes ago How long is the wait in the border queue at Zahony? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 180 min (~3 hours) based on user experience Updated 4 days ago Does the EES system work at Zahony border crossing? EES Active Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Zahony 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). [Learn more about EES](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/ees) ### Nearby Services [Hotels Nearby Book accommodation near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/hungary/zakhon-chop-tysa/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/hungary/zakhon-chop-tysa/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/hungary/zakhon-chop-tysa/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/hungary/zakhon-chop-tysa/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/hungary/zakhon-chop-tysa/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/hungary/zakhon-chop-tysa/) ## Live Cameras ## Live Webcam Zahony in real time In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Zahony. 2026-10-15 20:33:08 CEST Záhony - Outgoing personal traffic 2026-10-15 20:33:15 CEST Záhony - Incoming personal traffic ## Moderate traffic 55 km/h 616 h ago Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de. Moderate traffic 55 km/h Nearby Road Incidents 5 Road works Narrow lanes. Roadworks. Construction work (image: Flag of Hungary) 5.3 km Road works Narrow lanes. Roadworks. Construction work (image: Flag of Ukraine) 5.3 km Road works Narrow lanes. Roadworks (image: Flag of Hungary) 24.7 km Road works Narrow lanes. Roadworks (image: Flag of Hungary) 26.3 km Road works Narrow lanes. Roadworks. Construction work (image: Flag of Hungary) 30.6 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=48.418594&lng=22.170066&zoom=10) On the other side of the border Light traffic 55 km/h [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_27#traffic-status) ## Zahony: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Hungarian border — when and how long to wait Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of **Zahony** 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 at Zahony 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. At the neighboring Hungary checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Hungary is on Central European Time — one hour behind Kyiv — so there it falls around **07:00 and 19:00 Kyiv time**. Because the two shifts overlap, the slowdown stretches into wider windows on both sides: **roughly 07:00–08:30 in the morning and 19:00–20:30 in the evening** (Kyiv time). During these intervals, processing on both sides can noticeably slow down. ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours Real Data Increased Load ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Penny) Penny E573 & Petőfi út, Záhony 1.5 km 2 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.418594,22.170066/48.404979,22.168254) - [C CBA Ady Endre út 1, Záhony 2.1 km 3 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.418594,22.170066/48.400749,22.18096) - [S Supermarket Sklep spożywczy 9 km 14 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.418594,22.170066/48.34205,22.12948) - [(image: Tesco) Tesco Kapušanská 110/61, Kráľovský Chlmec 14.2 km 21 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.418594,22.170066/48.431005,21.979064) - [(image: Tesco) Tesco Zoltána Fábryho 95/3, Veľké Kapušany 16.7 km 25 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.418594,22.170066/48.555392,22.076667) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette ## Required Documents ## Documents for crossing the border from the EU Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon. ### Customs Rules: What You Can Transport ALLOWED (with limits) Alcohol (for adults 18+) - Up to 1 liter of spirits (40%+) - Up to 2 liters of wine - Up to 4 liters of beer - Or proportional combination Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits Tobacco products (for adults 18+) - 200 cigarettes - 100 cigarillos - 50 cigars - 250g tobacco **Package must be sealed!** Food products - Dairy products: up to 2 kg (cheese OK) - Meat/fish: up to 2 kg (canned OK, RAW NOT allowed) - Fruits/vegetables: up to 2 kg - Honey, jam: no limits Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED! Cash - Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed - Over €10,000 — MUST declare Personal belongings - Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount) - Cosmetics (for personal use) - Electronics (one laptop, one phone) - Medicine (with prescription) PROHIBITED **Weapons & Ammunition** - ANY weapon (even non-functional) - Ammunition - Knives with blade >12 cm **Drugs** - ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED - Prescription medicine — only with prescription **Cultural valuables** - Archaeological artifacts (without permits) - Paintings, icons from old churches **Animal products (without certificates)** - RAW meat - Unpasteurized milk - Eggs If in doubt — declare it! Better to declare than to hide. ## Facilities ### Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Zahony Transport Type: road crossing Working Hours: 24/7 | Day of Week | Working Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 24 Hours a Day | | Tuesday | 24 Hours a Day | | Wednesday | 24 Hours a Day | | Thursday | 24 Hours a Day | | Friday | 24 Hours a Day | | Saturday | 24 Hours a Day | | Sunday | 24 Hours a Day | ### Amenities: Mother and Child Room: Information not available; Toilets: Information not available; Food Facilities: Information not available; Duty Free Shops: Information not available; Mobile Communication: Information not available (contact mobile operators for details); Wi-Fi Access: Information not available; Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Information not available; Border Crossing with Pets: Information not available; ### Checkpoint Control Types: Phytosanitary: Available Veterinary: Available Ecological: Information not available Sanitary: Information not available Cultural Heritage Control: Information not available International Road Transport Control: Available Total number of lanes: Hungary: Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Zahony Weather now: **11°C**, Clear sky [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews — 1.0/5 (1 reviews) The user review for the Zahony border checkpoint expresses a strongly negative sentiment, citing unclean conditions and extremely long wait times. The user reports waiting for 8 hours, despite being 41st in line, and criticizes the Hungarian side for only having 2 working windows, resulting in a processing time of 40-60 minutes per vehicle. In contrast, the Ukrainian side is noted to be working more efficiently, allowing up to 8 vehicles to pass at a time. However, these vehicles are then unable to proceed due to the backlog on the Hungarian side. Based on this review, travelers are advised to avoid the Zahony checkpoint if possible, due to the high likelihood of lengthy delays. The review suggests that the checkpoint's inefficiencies are primarily due to the limited capacity on the Hungarian side, and that travelers should be prepared for extended wait times if they choose to use this crossing. ⭐ 1.0/5 1 reviews ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Zahony, 1.0 ★☆☆☆☆ 1 review All Positive Negative Natalia ★☆☆☆☆ Самий жахливий пункт пропуску. Брудно так що аж страшно. Мадяри марінують - 2 вікна робочих, 1 автомобіль 40-60 хвилин обробляють. Україна ще якось працює. Запускали по 8 авто. Але цим автівкам потім нікуди їхати, тому що угорці не пускають. 8 годин проходили, при тому що коли приїхали були 41ими. Не рекомендую їхати через нього! This review(s) reflects the subjective opinion of a service user, and not the official position of NaKordoni.eu. ## Contacts & Map ## Contacts and address of checkpoint Zahony Address: 4625 Záhony, Kárpát út 4-6. Phone: +3645525161 Email: [zahony_hrk@szabolcs.police.hu](mailto:zahony_hrk@szabolcs.police.hu) GPS Coordinates: 48.418594, 22.170066 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/hu-ua#id_125) ### How to get there By car: from Budapest take route M3 to Nyíregyháza, from Nyíregyháza take route E-573 to Zahon, from Zahon take route E-573 to the border checkpoint "Zahon". ### Nearest checkpoints - [Lonya](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_127) – 16.8 km - [Barabash](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_129) – 27.9 km - [Beregshuran](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_131) – 41 km - [Tisabec](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_133) – 61.1 km - [Nodyhodosh](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_382) – 71 km ## News at this checkpoint ### [Independence Day Ukraine border queue forecast 24.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-20/queue-prognosis-independence-day-2026-08-24) 20.08.2026 ### [State Foundation Day Queue Forecast — Ukraine–Hungary Border 20.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-13/queue-prognosis-state-foundation-day-ukraine-hungary-2026-08-20) 13.08.2026 ### [Constitution Day Border Queue Forecast — 28.06.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-06-22/queue-prognosis-constitution-day-2026-06-28) 22.06.2026 ### [Pentecost Border Queue Forecast — Ukraine’s Western Corridors 31.05.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-05-30/queue-prognosis-pentecost-2026-05-31) 30.05.2026 ### [Pentecost Border Queue Forecast for Ukraine–Hungary and Ukraine–Poland (2026-05-24)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-05-23/queue-prognosis-pentecost-2026-05-24) 23.05.2026 ### [Hungary: increased fines for carriers violating mandatory transit routes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-04-10/uhorshchyna-pidvyshchennya-shtrafiv-dlya-pereviznykiv-za-nedotrymannya-tranzytnykh-marshrutiv) 10.04.2026 [All news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support **Slovakia Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [158 — police](tel:158) - [155 — ambulance](tel:155) - [150 — fire department](tel:150) **Ukraine Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [102 — police](tel:102) - [103 — ambulance](tel:103) - [101 — fire department](tel:101) **Roadside Assistance** - [ÚAMK Auto Club: +421-2-6353-6353](tel:) **Roadside Assistance** - [Ukravtodor: 0-800-503-508 (free)](tel:0800503508) Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [All queues at Hungary-Ukraine border → 14](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/4/1) ## 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/explore) [Find Fastest Crossing →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/best-crossing) [All border crossings →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp)