--- title: "Queue at Malko Tarnovo — Dereköy" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_388" lang: "en" ppid: "id_388" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [(image: Flag of Turkey)(image: Flag of Bulgaria)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_389) # Queue at Malko Tarnovo — Dereköy - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 85 min -0% - **Status:** Much busier than usual Updated: 16.10.2026 00:57 - **Cars in queue:** 7 - **Weather:** 8°C - **User rating:** **3.7** · 3 Database working Moving [All queues at Bulgaria — Turkey border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/12/14) [Border Queues Today Online](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE Much busier than usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **3 cars** Peak load: **3 cars (~41 min)** Shortest queue: **0 cars (~15 min)** ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 00:11, 16.10.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 01:00 11:00 12:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 03:00 04:00 05:00 Forecast for Malko Tarnovo (passenger cars) — generated at 00:00, covering today. • Tonight (01:00–06:00): ~25 min, light traffic (peaks at ~55 min around 01:00). • This morning (06:00–12:00): ~25 min, light traffic (peaks at ~45 min around 11:00). • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~20 min, light traffic (peaks at ~35 min around 12:00). • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~15 min, light traffic. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~15 min, light traffic. Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00). Next update: today at 02:00. 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. Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Malko Tarnovo - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 15.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Malko Tarnovo - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded: **Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):** No data for Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** No data for Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations No data for Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Malko Tarnovo - 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 Malko Tarnovo **Best days:** Wednesday, Sunday (10 cars, ~1.9-2.9 hrs). **Avoid:** Sunday (35 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟢 Wed | 10 | 29% | ~1.9-2.9 hrs | | 🔴 Sun | 35 | 100% | ~6.1-7.1 hrs | **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Sunday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Malko Tarnovo by car?** Wednesday or Sunday — shortest queue (10 cars, ~1.9-2.9 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Malko Tarnovo?** Sunday — peak load (35 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Wed), 6-8 hrs (Sun). How did you like this checkpoint? 3.7 · 3 reviews ## Current Data **As of 00:57, at Malko Tarnovo checkpoint there are 7 cars waiting.** Does the EES system work at Malko Tarnovo border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Malko Tarnovo 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/malko-tyrnovo-derekoi/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bulgaria/malko-tyrnovo-derekoi/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bulgaria/malko-tyrnovo-derekoi/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bulgaria/malko-tyrnovo-derekoi/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bulgaria/malko-tyrnovo-derekoi/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bulgaria/malko-tyrnovo-derekoi/) No cameras available at this checkpoint ## Free flow 10 km/h 1 h 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 On the other side of the border Free flow 10 km/h [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_389#traffic-status) ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours No queue detected — crossing without delays ### Supermarkets nearby - [M Maxima ulitsa Preobrazhenie 43, Tsarevo 44 km 66 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/41.967207,27.458/42.060432,27.975739) [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 Malko Tarnovo 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 Malko Tarnovo Weather now: **8°C**, Rain [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. - [Timişoara Traian Vuia Airport 50 km TSR](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/timisoara) [All airport boards](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Malko Tarnovo, 3.7 ★★★★☆ 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 Malko Tarnovo Address: Bulgaria, Border Crossing Malko Tarnovo GPS Coordinates: 41.967207, 27.458 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/bg-tr#id_388) ### How to get there Malko Tarnovo border crossing is located on the border between Bulgaria and Turkey. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Lesovo](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_386) – 70 km - [Kapitan Andreevo](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_384) – 95.8 km ## News ## Filtered News 01 Oct [Kapitan Andreevo](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_384) and Lesovo: Truck Queues to Turkey (P26 - Travel) 03 Sep Northern Greece for Road Trips: Beaches, Calm and Roads (P26 - Travel) 02 Sep Restrictions for Trucks in Bulgaria September 4-7 on A1, A2, A3 (P26 - Travel) [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 [All Bulgaria—Turkey border crossings → 3](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/12/14) ## 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)