--- title: "Queue at Nyzhankovychi — Malhowice" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_344" lang: "en" ppid: "id_344" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/nyzhankovychi-malkhovitse) [(image: Flag of Poland)(image: Flag of Ukraine)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_345) # Queue at Nyzhankovychi — Malhowice - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 15 min -0% - **Status:** Much quieter than usual Updated: 31.08.2026 07:05 - **Cars in queue:** 0 - **Weather:** 14°C - **User rating:** **3.5** · 29 Database working Moving fast [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_344) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_346) **Inside checkpoint:** **3** cars26 min updated [All queues at Ukraine — Poland border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/2) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Smart Forecast LIVE Much quieter than usual Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **21 cars** Peak load: **30 cars (~2 h 54 min)** Shortest queue: **11 cars (~1 h 38 min)** Smart learning factor: 3.00x ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 06:00, 31.08.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 16:00 17:00 19:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 06:00 07:00 08:00 Forecast for Nyzhankovychi (passenger cars) — updated at 06:00, covering today. • This morning (06:00–12:00): ~50 min, moderate load (peaks at ~65 min around 10:00). • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~75 min, busy. • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~90 min, busy. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~75 min, busy. Best time to cross: This morning (06:00–12:00). Next update: today at 08:00. 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. ### 7-day queue forecast Typical daily peak queue for the week ahead Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary. How did you like this checkpoint? 3.5 · 29 review ## Best Time to Cross Nyzhankovychi today 14:00↓72%−72% 19:00↓72%−72% 21:00↓81%−81% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•[Statistics by Day](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_344/statistics) ## Current Data **As of 07:05, there is no queue at Nyzhankovychi checkpoint.** How long does it take to cross the border at Nyzhankovychi? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 30 min (~30 minutes) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 10 hours 37 minutes ago How long is the wait in the border queue at Nyzhankovychi? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 5 min (~5 minutes) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 13 hours 57 minutes ago Does the EES system work at Nyzhankovychi border crossing? EES Active Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Nyzhankovychi 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) Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure. ### Nearby Services [Hotels Nearby Book accommodation near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/nyzhankovychi-malkhovitse/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/nyzhankovychi-malkhovitse/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/nyzhankovychi-malkhovitse/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/nyzhankovychi-malkhovitse/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/nyzhankovychi-malkhovitse/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/nyzhankovychi-malkhovitse/) ## Live Cameras The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war ## Heavy traffic 58 km/h 6 min ago Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de. Heavy traffic 58 km/h Nearby Road Incidents 5 Road works (image: Flag of Poland) 21 km Road works (image: Flag of Poland) 21.3 km Closure (image: Flag of Poland) 24.1 km Closure (image: Flag of Ukraine) 25.1 km Closure (image: Flag of Poland) 25.1 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=49.694055&lng=22.817028&zoom=10) ## Nyzhankovychi: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Polish border — when and how long to wait Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of **Nyzhankovychi** 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 Nyzhankovychi 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 Poland checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Poland 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 [**When is the best time to go?** Load statistics by day and hour](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_344/statistics) Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Nyzhankovychi - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 30.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Nyzhankovychi - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded: **Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):** The number of vehicles during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 07:00 30.08.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 30.08.2026 — 15 cars. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 17:00 30.08.2026 — 6 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 30.08.2026 — 15 cars. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 19:00 30.08.2026 — 6 cars. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 30.08.2026 — 20 cars. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 05:00 30.08.2026 — 4 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 30.08.2026 — 9 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Nyzhankovychi - 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 5:00 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 Nyzhankovychi - 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 15min (0 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 07:05 Official Data 15min (0 cars) Source: ДПСУ України Updated: 05:30 Data matches ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Nyzhankovychi **Best days:** Tuesday-Wednesday (8 cars, ~1.3-2.3 hrs). **Avoid:** Sunday (86 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟢 Mon | 11 | 13% | ~1.8-2.8 hrs | | 🟢 Tue | 8 | 9% | ~1.3-2.3 hrs | | 🟢 Wed | 10 | 12% | ~1.7-2.7 hrs | | 🟢 Thu | 14 | 16% | ~2.3-3.3 hrs | | 🟢 Fri | 17 | 20% | ~2.8-3.8 hrs | | 🟢 Sat | 22 | 26% | ~3.7-4.7 hrs | | 🔴 Sun | 86 | 100% | ~14.3-15.3 hrs | **Peak time:** Monday 00:00 - 02:00 and 23:00 - 01:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 390 up to 400 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Nyzhankovychi by car?** Tuesday or Wednesday — shortest queue (8 cars, ~1.3-2.3 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Nyzhankovychi?** Sunday — peak load (86 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon, Tue, Wed), 2-4 hrs (Thu, Fri), 3-5 hrs (Sat), 14-16 hrs (Sun). ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Aldi) Aldi Lwowska 36, Przemyśl 9.9 km 15 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.694055,22.817028/49.782822,22.807349) - [Ż Żabka Seweryna Goszczyńskiego 7B, Przemyśl 11.2 km 17 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.694055,22.817028/49.787443,22.757202) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl 29 Listopada 10, Przemyśl 11.6 km 17 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.694055,22.817028/49.794218,22.77316) - [(image: Dino) Dino Korytniki 63, Krasiczyn 17.1 km 26 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.694055,22.817028/49.790496,22.631642) - [L Lewiatan Stubno 110 24.2 km 36 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.694055,22.817028/49.893916,22.951081) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette ### Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old **IMPORTANT: Requirements for Men 18–60** Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border: **One of these documents is MANDATORY:** - Military ID (issued by military commissariat) - VLK Certificate (from military medical commission) - Booking Certificate (from TCC) - Exit Permit from TCC (for mobilized) **If you don't have documents:** - Entry/Exit denied - Return to Ukraine - Possible deportation for repeated attempts Where to obtain: | Military ID | Military commissariat (1-2 weeks) | | --- | --- | | VLK Certificate | Military commissariat (1-3 days) | | Booking Certificate | TCC of your region (1-5 days) | | Exit Permit from TCC | TCC of your region (2-7 days) | Don't travel to the border without one of these documents. Better to spend a few days getting the document. ## Required Documents ### Green Card Insurance: Activation Time **CRITICAL: Green Card Activation Timing** Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know: **When does it become active?** Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00. **This rule applies to all types of purchase:** - Online purchase (active tomorrow) - Insurance company office (active tomorrow) - Kiosk near the border (active tomorrow) **What to do?** - Buy Green Card 1-2 days before your trip online - Use your existing policy (if not expired) - NOT recommended: buying at border kiosk (too late) **This is not a technical error — it's an EU insurance law.** Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border. Buy Green Card online: VUSO ARX UNIQA ## For passenger cars To ensure a quick inspection at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing point in a passenger car, make sure you have the [necessary set of documents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/rules). ### Driver's documents: - Biometric passport - International driving license - Medical insurance ### Vehicle documents: - Vehicle registration certificate (technical passport) - Mandatory insurance policy [Green Card](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/green_card) ### Equipment: - First aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, and reflective vest ### 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 Nyzhankovychi 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: Information not available Veterinary: Not Available Ecological: Information not available Sanitary: Information not available Cultural Heritage Control: Information not available International Road Transport Control: Information not available Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Total number of lanes: Poland: Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Nyzhankovychi Weather now: **15°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## Fuel Prices [Fuel Calculator](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/fuel#petrol-calculator) [Fuel prices near the border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/fuel) ## User Reviews — 3.3/5 (26 reviews) Reviews of Nyzhankovychi are sharply divided, producing a mixed overall impression. A large group of travellers report excellent experiences: crossings in 12 minutes, 50 minutes, or 1.5 hours from entering the territory with 10 cars ahead, and repeated praise for the modern, newly built facility, its comfortable waiting zone, and courteous Ukrainian and Polish officers. One family was even greeted with flags for Flag Day. Others describe the opposite: 5.5 to 10 hours in line, 7 hours on a Sunday, 6-7 hours minimum in December, and a bus stuck for 4 hours despite only two buses present. The dominant complaint is throughput rather than crowd size. Reviewers repeatedly note that only 3 of 7 lanes actually operate, that one corridor moves a single car every 30-40 minutes, and that 8 cars ahead can still mean 4 hours of waiting. Several conclude the advertised 2,000 vehicles per day is not achieved. Heat is an aggravating factor, with one review citing 32 degrees and no movement for an hour. Practical tips from users: outcomes depend heavily on which shift is working, so check the live queue roughly an hour before arriving and expect conditions to swing every 2-3 hours. Weekdays such as Tuesday went well (20 cars cleared in 2.5 hours). Nyzhankovychi is favoured for its good road from Lviv and proximity to the A04 highway, unlike Smilnytsia or Hrushiv, though the Drohobych-Sambir road is reported to be in poor condition. ⭐ 3.3/5 26 reviews ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Nyzhankovychi, 3.5 ★★★★☆ 29 reviews All Positive Negative Людмила ★☆☆☆☆ Коли я підʼїхала було 20 авто перед шлагбаумом. Зараз пройшло 4 години я все ще стою 7 машиною в зоні контролю . 7 ліній, працюють реально 3. 😞 Віктор ★★☆☆☆ Стоїмо більше 2 годин, хоча лише 2 автобуси. Чому? Незрозуміло. І ще будемо стояти. Влад ★☆☆☆☆ Дуже довго. Один автобус 4 години Лілія ★☆☆☆☆ Стоїмо перед кордоном, в черзі 8 машин. За годину не проїхала жодна машина! На вулиці 32 градуси! Це жах, а не митниця! Микола ★★☆☆☆ погані враження. В неділю перетнув за 7 годин 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 Nyzhankovychi Address: 82011, Ukraine, Lviv Oblast, Nyzhankovychi, Т-14-18 (82011, Україна, Львівська область, Нижанковичі, Т-14-18) GPS Coordinates: 49.694055, 22.817028 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ua-pl#id_344) ### Nearest checkpoints - [Shehyni](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_16) – 15.1 km - [Smilnytsia](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_19) – 25.1 km - [Krakivets](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_13) – 36.1 km - [Hrushiv](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_10) – 55.7 km - [Rava-Ruska](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_8) – 84.9 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 ### [Ukraine–Poland Border Queue Forecast 15.08–21.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-14/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-34) 14.08.2026 ### [Assumption Day 15.08.2026: Ukraine–Poland, Romania queue forecast](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-13/queue-prognosis-assumption-day-2026-08-15) 13.08.2026 ### [Ukraine–Poland Border Queue Forecast 08.08–14.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-07/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-33) 07.08.2026 ### [Ukraine–Poland Border Queue Forecast 01.08–07.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-07-31/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-32) 31.07.2026 ### [Ukraine–Poland Border Queue Forecast 18.07–24.07.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-07-17/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-30) 17.07.2026 [All news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support **Ukraine Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [102 — police](tel:102) - [103 — ambulance](tel:103) - [101 — fire department](tel:101) **Poland Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [997 — police](tel:997) - [999 — ambulance](tel:999) - [998 — fire department](tel:998) **Roadside Assistance** - [Ukravtodor: 0-800-503-508 (free)](tel:0800503508) **Roadside Assistance** - [PZM Roadside: 19-637](tel:) - [24h Assistance: 800-111-222](tel:24) **Ukrainian Embassy in Poland** - [Embassy (Warsaw): +48-22-621-39-79](tel:) - [Consulate (Krakow): +48-12-429-60-66](tel:) - [Consulate (Lublin): +48-81-532-10-60](tel:) - [MFA Hotline: +38-044-238-16-57](tel:) Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [Compare queues at all crossings → 36](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/2) ## 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) Nyzhankivtsi-Malhowice checkpoint is one of the less busy border crossings on the Ukraine-Poland border. Located in Lviv region, it is a good alternative to popular crossings like Krakivets and Shehyni, especially during peak hours. ✓ Shorter queues than Krakivets✓ Open 24/7✓ For passenger cars✓ 80 km from Lviv ### Frequently Asked Questions You can see the current queue and waiting time at Nyzhankivtsi-Malhowice checkpoint in the widget at the top of this page. Data is updated automatically every 5 minutes based on information from the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. The shortest queues at Nyzhankivtsi checkpoint are usually early morning (5:00-7:00 AM) and late evening (after 10:00 PM). Avoid Friday evenings and Sundays — these are peak days. Check the queue forecast on this page before your trip. To cross the border at Nyzhankivtsi you need: passport (biometric for visa-free travel), vehicle documents (registration), driver's license, Green Card insurance. For children — birth certificate and notarized consent from the other parent (if traveling with one parent). Yes, a live webcam is available at Nyzhankivtsi-Malhowice checkpoint. You can view it in the 'Cameras' section on this page to assess the real situation at the border before your trip. Nyzhankivtsi checkpoint has significantly shorter queues compared to Krakivets, as it is less known among drivers. Average waiting time here is 2-3 times shorter. However, the road to it may be longer depending on your route. Compare queues at both crossings in the 'Alternatives' section above. ### Tips - Check the queue online before departure — save hours of waiting - Refuel in Ukraine — fuel is significantly cheaper - Prepare all documents in advance and keep them handy - Have cash in PLN for motorway tolls in Poland