--- title: "Queue at Hamzabeyli — Lesovo" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_387" lang: "en" ppid: "id_387" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [(image: Flag of Bulgaria)(image: Flag of Turkey)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_386) # Queue at Hamzabeyli — Lesovo - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 25 min -25% - **Status:** Much quieter than usual Updated: 31.08.2026 09:40 - **Cars in queue:** 1 - **Weather:** 22°C Database working Moving [All queues at Turkey — Bulgaria border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/14/12) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE Much quieter than usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **9 cars** Peak load: **12 cars (~2 h 16 min)** Shortest queue: **5 cars (~1 h 9 min)** ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 08:00, 31.08.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 14:00 15:00 16:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 08:00 09:00 11:00 Forecast for Hamzabeyli (passenger cars) — updated at 08:00, covering today. • This morning (08:00–12:00): ~50 min, moderate load (peaks at ~65 min around 10:00). • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~70 min, busy. • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~60 min, moderate load. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~50 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. ### 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? No opinions yet ## Best Time to Cross Hamzabeyli today 15:00↓20%−20% 19:00↓26%−26% 20:00↓32%−32% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•[Statistics by Day](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_387/statistics) ## Current Data **As of 09:40, at Hamzabeyli checkpoint there are 1 car waiting.** Does the EES system work at Hamzabeyli border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Hamzabeyli 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/khamzabeili-lesovo/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/turkey/khamzabeili-lesovo/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/turkey/khamzabeili-lesovo/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/turkey/khamzabeili-lesovo/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/turkey/khamzabeili-lesovo/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/turkey/khamzabeili-lesovo/) ## Live Cameras ## Live Webcam Hamzabeyli in real time In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Hamzabeyli. 2026-08-31 09:40:39 +03 Hamzabeylı Çıkış — Yolcu Çıkış (Türkiye ↔ BG) 2026-08-31 09:40:39 +03 Hamzabeylı Çıkış — Yolcu Çıkış Türkiye Yolu (Türkiye ↔ BG) 2026-08-31 09:40:38 +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 41 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_386#traffic-status) ## 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_387/statistics) Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Hamzabeyli - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 30.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Hamzabeyli - 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 08:00 30.08.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 30.08.2026 — 4 cars. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 14:00 30.08.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 15:00 30.08.2026 — 8 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 — 3 cars. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 00:00 30.08.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 04:00 30.08.2026 — 3 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Hamzabeyli - 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 8:00 and 10:00 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 Hamzabeyli - 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 Hamzabeyli **Best days:** Tuesday-Sunday (5 cars, ~0.8-1.8 hrs). **Avoid:** Thursday (7 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟡 Mon | 5 | 71% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🟡 Tue | 5 | 71% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🟠 Wed | 6 | 86% | ~1-2 hrs | | 🔴 Thu | 7 | 100% | ~1.2-2.2 hrs | | 🔴 Fri | 7 | 100% | ~1.2-2.2 hrs | | 🟠 Sat | 6 | 86% | ~1-2 hrs | | 🟡 Sun | 5 | 71% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | **Peak time:** Monday 12:00 - 14:00 and 09:00 - 11:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 40 up to 240 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Sunday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Hamzabeyli by car?** Tuesday or Sunday — shortest queue (5 cars, ~0.8-1.8 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Hamzabeyli?** Thursday — peak load (7 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Tue, Sun), 1-2 hrs (Wed, Sat), 1-3 hrs (Thu, Fri). ## 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 ### Supermarkets nearby - [Ş Şok Yavuz Sultan Selim Sokak & Mübeccel Korkmaz Sokak, Edirne (Merkez) 31.6 km 47 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/41.957922,26.611/41.674547,26.588869) - [A A101 Arif Paşa Caddesi 31, Edirne (Merkez) 31.9 km 48 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/41.957922,26.611/41.674509,26.549585) - [C CarrefourSA Köyün Kendisi/Küme Evleri, Edirne (Merkez) 32.3 km 48 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/41.957922,26.611/41.687893,26.468475) - [B BİM Uzun Kaldırım Caddesi 63, Edirne (Merkez) 32.5 km 49 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/41.957922,26.611/41.667534,26.563273) - [A A101 Süle Çelebi Camii Sokak 6A, Edirne (Merkez) 32.6 km 49 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/41.957922,26.611/41.666318,26.566513) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette ## 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: [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 Hamzabeyli 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 Hamzabeyli Weather now: **20°C**, Clear sky [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## Nearest airports If the border queue is too long, these airports nearby have a live departures board. - [Henri Coandă International Airport 75 km OTP](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/bucharest-otp) - [Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (U.C.)204 km](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/brasov-ghimbav) [All airport boards](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Hamzabeyli, 0.0 ☆☆☆☆☆ No opinions yet 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 Hamzabeyli Address: Turkey, Border Crossing Hamzabeyli GPS Coordinates: 41.957922, 26.611 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/tr-bg#id_387) ### How to get there Hamzabeyli border crossing is located on the border between Turkey and Bulgaria. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Kapıkule](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_385) – 34.1 km - [Dereköy](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_389) – 70 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)