--- title: "Queue at Kapıkule — Kapitan Andreevo" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_385" lang: "en" ppid: "id_385" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [(image: Flag of Bulgaria)(image: Flag of Turkey)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_384) # Queue at Kapıkule — Kapitan Andreevo - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 45 min -0% - **Status:** Much quieter than usual Updated: 31.08.2026 16:43 - **Cars in queue:** 3 - **Weather:** 28°C - **User rating:** **5.0** · 3 Database working Moving **Neutral zone:** · **26** cars 2 min updated [All queues at Turkey — Bulgaria border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/14/12) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **77 cars** Peak load: **77 cars (~13 h 7 min)** Shortest queue: **43 cars (~7 h 20 min)** ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 20:00, 31.08.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 20:00 21:00 10:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 03:00 04:00 05:00 Forecast for Kapıkule (passenger cars) — updated at 20:00, covering through tomorrow noon. • This evening (20:00–21:00): ~6 h, very busy. • Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~3 h 30 min, very busy (peaks at ~5 h 30 min around 21:00). • Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~4 h, very busy (peaks at ~5 h 15 min around 10:00). Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00). 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. How did you like this checkpoint? 5.0 · 3 reviews ## Best time to cross Kapıkule today 21:00↓20%−20% 22:00↓25%−25% 23:00↓23%−23% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 16:43, at Kapıkule checkpoint there are 3 cars waiting.** How long is the wait in the border queue at Kapıkule? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 70 min (~1 hour 10 minutes) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 10 days ago Does the EES system work at Kapıkule border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Kapıkule border crossing. EES is a new EU automated system being gradually implemented at Schengen Area borders. Once activated, the system will record the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as travelers' biometric data. [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/turkey/kapykule-kapitan-andreievo/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/turkey/kapykule-kapitan-andreievo/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/turkey/kapykule-kapitan-andreievo/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/turkey/kapykule-kapitan-andreievo/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/turkey/kapykule-kapitan-andreievo/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/turkey/kapykule-kapitan-andreievo/) ## Live Cameras ## Live Webcam Kapıkule in real time In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Kapıkule. 2026-08-31 19:50:17 +03 Kapıkule Çıkış — Yolcu Çıkış Hudut (Türkiye ↔ BG) 2026-08-31 19:50:17 +03 Kapıkule Çıkış — Yolcu Çıkış Peronları (Türkiye ↔ BG) 2026-08-31 19:50:18 +03 Kapıkule Çıkış — Yolcu Çıkış Edirne Kapı (Türkiye ↔ BG) 2026-08-31 19:50:16 +03 Kapıkule Giriş — Yolcu Giriş Peronları (Türkiye ↔ BG) ## Truck (TIR) queue Exit queue 1 km In TIR park 2 620 veh. Cleared (per day) 912 veh. Updated: 31-08-2026 10:39:52 · Source: Turkish customs official data ## Free flow 10 km/h 57 min ago Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de. Free flow 10 km/h ## 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_385/statistics) Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Kapıkule - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 30.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Kapıkule - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded: **Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):** The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 36. The lowest point was observed at 10:00 30.08.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 30.08.2026 — 36 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 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 14:00 30.08.2026 — 18 cars. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 18:00 30.08.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 30.08.2026 — 6 cars. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 27. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 30.08.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 04:00 30.08.2026 — 27 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Kapıkule - 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 10:00 and 17:00 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 Kapıkule - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times. ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Kapıkule **Best days:** Sunday-Monday (62 cars, ~10.3-11.3 hrs). **Avoid:** Thursday (168 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟢 Mon | 79 | 47% | ~13.2-14.2 hrs | | 🟢 Tue | 81 | 48% | ~13.5-14.5 hrs | | 🟠 Wed | 132 | 79% | ~22-23 hrs | | 🔴 Thu | 168 | 100% | ~28-29 hrs | | 🔴 Fri | 151 | 90% | ~25.2-26.2 hrs | | 🟢 Sat | 96 | 57% | ~16-17 hrs | | 🟢 Sun | 62 | 37% | ~10.3-11.3 hrs | **Peak time:** Monday 14:00 - 16:00 and 15:00 - 17:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 310 up to 2980 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Sunday or Monday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Kapıkule by car?** Sunday or Monday — shortest queue (62 cars, ~10.3-11.3 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Kapıkule?** Thursday — peak load (168 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 10-12 hrs (Sun), 13-15 hrs (Mon, Tue), 16-17 hrs (Sat), 22-23 hrs (Wed), 25-27 hrs (Fri), 28-29 hrs (Thu). ## Truck (TIR) queue Exit queue 1 km In TIR park 2 620 veh. Cleared (per day) 912 veh. 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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: [AXA Sigorta](https://www.axasigorta.com.tr/trafik-sigortasi) [Allianz TR](https://www.allianz.com.tr/tr_TR/bireysel/urunlerimiz/arac-sigortasi.html) [Anadolu Sigorta](https://www.anadolusigorta.com.tr/urunler/arac-sigortasi/) ## 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. ## Highway Vignette ##### Highway Vignette: Bulgaria Electronic vignette required for highway travel from 4.09 EUR / 1 day [Buy online](https://bgtoll.bg/) [Learn more about vignettes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/vignettes) ## Facilities ### Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Kapıkule 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: Information 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: Turkey: Information not available Total number of lanes: Bulgaria: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Kapıkule [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Kapıkule, 5.0 ★★★★★ 3 reviews All Positive Negative 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 Kapıkule Address: Turkey, Border Crossing Kapıkule GPS Coordinates: 41.715296, 26.3584 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/tr-bg#id_385) ### How to get there Kapıkule border crossing is located on the border between Turkey and Bulgaria. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Hamzabeyli](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_387) – 34.1 km - [Dereköy](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_389) – 95.3 km ## News ## Filtered News Important news is absent [View all news](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [View all 3 checkpoints → 3](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/14/12) ## 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)