---
title: "Queue at Lesovo — Hamzabeyli"
canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_386"
lang: "en"
ppid: "id_386"
type: "checkpoint"
source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data"
---

[(image: Flag of Turkey)(image: Flag of Bulgaria)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_387)

# Queue at Lesovo — Hamzabeyli

- **Vehicle type:** passenger car
- **Wait time:** 53 min    -0%
- **Status:** Much busier than usual
Updated: 31.08.2026 09:29

- **Cars in queue:** 17
- **Weather:** 22°C
- **User rating:** **5.0** · 1
Database working  Moving

[All queues at Bulgaria — Turkey border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/12/14)

### Forecast for next 6 hours

LIVE   Much busier than usual

Predicted

What the chart shows

Predicted current queue: **4 cars**

Peak load: **4 cars (~14 min)**

Shortest queue: **4 cars (~14 min)**

## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated: 08:00, 31.08.2026

### ⚠️ Peak load hours

Better to avoid:

21:00 22:00 23:00

### ✅ Best crossing times

Recommended times:

08:00 09:00 10:00

Forecast for Lesovo (passenger cars) — updated at 08:00, covering today.
 
 • This morning (08:00–12:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
 • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
 • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
 • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
 
 Best time to cross: This morning (08:00–12:00).
 
 Next update: today at 10:00.

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 · 1 review

## Current Data

**As of 09:29, at Lesovo checkpoint there are 17 cars waiting.**

Does the EES system work at Lesovo border crossing?

EES Inactive

Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Lesovo 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)

### Nearby Services

[Hotels Nearby Book accommodation near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bulgaria/lesovo-khamzabeili/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bulgaria/lesovo-khamzabeili/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bulgaria/lesovo-khamzabeili/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bulgaria/lesovo-khamzabeili/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bulgaria/lesovo-khamzabeili/atm#filters)

[View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bulgaria/lesovo-khamzabeili/)

## Live Cameras

## Live Webcam Lesovo in real time

In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Lesovo.

2026-08-31 09:20:14 +03

Hamzabeylı Giriş — Yolcu Giriş (Türkiye ↔ BG)

## Truck (TIR) queue

Exit queue

24 km

In TIR park

1 066 veh.

Cleared (per day)

887 veh.

Updated: 30-08-2026 13:19:07 · Source: Turkish customs official data

## Free flow 86 km/h

24 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    86 km/h

On the other side of the border

Free flow

86 km/h

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_387#traffic-status)

## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday

### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours

No data available for this period yet.

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison

## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday

### Border Queue Analysis at the Lesovo - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

Data is still being collected. Please try again later.

## Peak Hours

### Travel Planning Lesovo

**Best days:** Friday-Saturday (3 cars, ~0.2-1.2 hrs). 
 **Avoid:** Monday (3 cars).

### Queue comparison by day of week

| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 🔴 Mon | 3 | 100% | ~0.2-1.2 hrs |
| 🔴 Tue | 3 | 100% | ~0.2-1.2 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 3 | 100% | ~0.2-1.2 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 3 | 100% | ~0.2-1.2 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 3 | 100% | ~0.2-1.2 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 3 | 100% | ~0.2-1.2 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 3 | 100% | ~0.2-1.2 hrs |

**Peak time:** Monday 00:00 - 02:00 and 04:00 - 06:00.

**Average wait time on Sunday:** from 9 up to 9 min..

**Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Friday or Saturday, when the queue is shortest.

### Frequently Asked Questions

**Which day is best to cross Lesovo by car?**

Friday or Saturday — shortest queue (3 cars, ~0.2-1.2 hrs waiting).

**When to avoid crossing at Lesovo?**

Monday 00:00-02:00 and 04:00-06:00 — peak load (3 cars).

**What is the average queue wait time?**

Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun).

## Truck (TIR) queue

Exit queue

24 km

In TIR park

1 066 veh.

Cleared (per day)

887 veh.

Updated: 30-08-2026 13:19:07 · Source: Turkish customs official data

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[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 Lesovo

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: Bulgaria: Information not available

Total number of lanes: Turkey: Information not available

Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.

## Weather

## Weather at checkpoint Lesovo

Weather now: **20°C**, Clear sky

[Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather)

## User Reviews

### Reviews about the checkpoint Lesovo,

5.0

★★★★★

1 review

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 Lesovo

Address: Bulgaria, Border Crossing Lesovo

GPS Coordinates: 41.957922, 26.611 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/bg-tr#id_386)

### How to get there

Lesovo border crossing is located on the border between Bulgaria and Turkey.

### Nearest checkpoints

- [Kapitan Andreevo](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_384) – 34.4 km
- [Malko Tarnovo](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_388) – 70 km

## News

## Filtered News

24 Aug

Heavy Traffic at the Turkish Border and Suspended Ferries to Romania: Operational Situation at Bulgarian Checkpoints  (BurgasMedia)

14 Aug

Danube ferries closed, Bulgarian borders flowing freely  (BurgasMedia)

10 Aug

Kalotina and [Kapitan Andreevo](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_384) busy, Danube ferries halted  (BurgasMedia)

[View these news](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news)

### Emergency Contacts & Support

Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!

### Other border crossings

Compare queues at all crossings

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## 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)
