--- title: "Queue at Benyakoni — Šalčininkai" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_438" lang: "en" ppid: "id_438" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/shalchyninkai-benyakony) [(image: Flag of Lithuania)(image: Flag of Belarus)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_439) # Queue at Benyakoni — Šalčininkai - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 26 min -0% - **Status:** Much quieter than usual Updated: 08.09.2026 14:22 - **Cars in queue:** 0 - **Weather:** 21°C - **User rating:** **1.0** · 1 Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_438) [Trucks](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_637) [All queues at Belarus — Lithuania border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/7/8) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Smart Forecast LIVE Much quieter than usual Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **13 cars** Peak load: **36 cars (~1 h 2 min)** Shortest queue: **13 cars (~11 min)** Smart learning factor: 2.95x ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 14:01, 08.09.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 20:00 21:00 22:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 14:00 15:00 16:00 Forecast for Benyakoni (passenger cars) — updated at 14:00, covering the rest of today. • Midday today (14:00–17:00): ~25 min, light traffic (peaks at ~40 min around 16:00). • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~55 min, moderate load. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~75 min, busy. Best time to cross: Midday today (14:00–17:00). Next update: today at 16:00. 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. ## When is the best time to cross at Benyakoni — Cars, BY → LT Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations Best time Wednesday, 04:00–06:00 ~3 cars Heaviest load Sunday, 18:00–21:00 ~126 cars Quietest day Saturday on average 7 cars Busiest day Sunday on average 49 cars Typical load by hour Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 quiet busy Weekly picture: days × hours | on average | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Monday | 50 | 37 | 41 | 39 | 34 | 26 | 47 | 25 | 35 | 40 | 31 | 28 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 28 | 26 | 33 | 49 | 22 | 66 | 40 | 38 | 40 | | Tuesday | 17 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 25 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 27 | 6 | 2 | | Wednesday | 3 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 32 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 18 | | Thursday | 10 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 30 | 24 | 43 | 50 | 58 | 74 | 81 | 98 | 98 | 94 | 91 | 97 | 97 | 99 | 4 | | Friday | 86 | 78 | 18 | 57 | 5 | 52 | 46 | 46 | 35 | 35 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 4 | | Saturday | 4 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 10 | | Sunday | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 53 | 43 | 65 | 73 | 131 | 90 | 89 | 87 | 130 | 122 | 73 | 76 | 61 | ## Key takeaways - The quietest day is **Saturday**: on average 7 cars in the queue. - The busiest day is **Sunday**: on average 49 cars in the queue. - The lightest traffic is usually on **Wednesday between 04:00 and 06:00**. - Peak load is on **Sunday between 18:00 and 21:00** (up to 126 cars). Calculated from 2 474 real measurements over the last 60 days. Which day has the shortest queue at the Benyakoni (Cars, BY → LT) border crossing? Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Saturday (7 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Sunday. What time of day is best to cross the border at Benyakoni (Cars, BY → LT)? Queues are usually shortest on Wednesday between 04:00 and 06:00. The worst time is Sunday between 18:00 and 21:00. Data updated: 08.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Minsk Thanks to our user Ihor for the idea behind this page 💛 Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Benyakoni - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 07.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Benyakoni - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded: **Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 car. The lowest point was observed at 08:00 07.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 07.09.2026 — 1 car. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 car. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 07.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 07.09.2026 — 1 car. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 car. The lowest point was observed at 21:00 07.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 21:00 07.09.2026 — 1 car. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 car. The lowest point was observed at 02:00 07.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 02:00 07.09.2026 — 1 car. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Benyakoni - 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 2:00 and 3:00 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 Benyakoni - 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 Benyakoni **Best days:** Wednesday, Saturday (13 cars, ~1-2 hrs). **Avoid:** Sunday (49 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🔴 Mon | 45 | 92% | ~3.2-4.2 hrs | | 🟢 Tue | 24 | 49% | ~1.8-2.8 hrs | | 🟢 Wed | 18 | 37% | ~1.4-2.4 hrs | | 🔴 Thu | 48 | 98% | ~3.4-4.4 hrs | | 🟠 Fri | 40 | 82% | ~2.8-3.8 hrs | | 🟢 Sat | 13 | 27% | ~1-2 hrs | | 🔴 Sun | 49 | 100% | ~3.4-4.4 hrs | **Peak time:** Tuesday 00:00 - 02:00 and 23:00 - 01:00. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Saturday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Benyakoni by car?** Saturday or Wednesday — shortest queue (13 cars, ~1-2 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Benyakoni?** Sunday — peak load (49 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Tue–Wed), 1-2 hrs (Sat), 2-4 hrs (Fri), 3-5 hrs (Mon, Thu, Sun). How did you like this checkpoint? 1.0 · 1 review ### Electronic Queue 0 cars In queue 0 min. Average wait time 13 cars/hr Throughput ## Best Time to Cross Benyakoni today 15:00 less queue 16:00 less queue 23:00 less queue Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•[Statistics by Day](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_438#statistics) ## Current Data **As of 14:22, there is no queue at Benyakoni checkpoint.** How long is the wait in the border queue at Benyakoni? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 13 min (~13 minutes) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 39 minutes ago Does the EES system work at Benyakoni border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Benyakoni 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/belarus/benyakony-shalchyninkai/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/belarus/benyakony-shalchyninkai/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/belarus/benyakony-shalchyninkai/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/belarus/benyakony-shalchyninkai/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/belarus/benyakony-shalchyninkai/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/belarus/benyakony-shalchyninkai/) ## Live Cameras ## Live Webcam Benyakoni in real time In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Benyakoni. 2026-09-08 17:30:02 +03 Benyakoni Entry ## 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 Nearby Road Incidents 5 Closure (image: Flag of Lithuania) 36.1 km Closure (image: Flag of Lithuania) 36.4 km Road works (image: Flag of Lithuania) 44.1 km Closure (image: Flag of Lithuania) 44.7 km Closure (image: Flag of Lithuania) 44.7 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=54.270589&lng=25.373382&zoom=10) ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours Real Data Increased Load ### Supermarkets nearby - [M MAXIMA Vilniaus gatvė 52, Šalčininkai 4.2 km 6 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/54.270589,25.373382/54.307734,25.384978) - [M MAXIMA Jono Sniadeckio gatvė 9, Šalčininkai 4.8 km 7 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/54.270589,25.373382/54.313158,25.384148) - [N Norfa Vilniaus gatvė 19, Šalčininkai 26.8 km 40 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/54.270589,25.373382/54.171387,24.997227) - [M MAXIMA Gegužės aikštė 21, Šalčininkai 27 km 41 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/54.270589,25.373382/54.169856,24.99549) - [M MAXIMA Kalno gatvė, Vilniaus rajonas 36 km 54 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/54.270589,25.373382/54.578698,25.202701) [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: [Белгосстрах](https://bgs.by/individuals/transport/green-card/) [ТАСК](https://task.by/insurance/green-card/) ## 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 Benyakoni 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: Belarus: Information not available Total number of lanes: Lithuania: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Benyakoni Weather now: **19°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Benyakoni, 1.0 ★☆☆☆☆ 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 Benyakoni Address: Belarus, Border Crossing Benyakoni (Беларусь, Пограничный переход Бенякони) GPS Coordinates: 54.270589, 25.373382 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/by-lt#id_438) ### How to get there Benyakoni border crossing is located on the border between Belarus and Lithuania. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Kamennyy Log](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_370) – 37.1 km - [Kamennyy Log](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_369) – 37.2 km ## News at this checkpoint ### [Traffic at Benyakoni and Kamenny Log checkpoints on the Belarus-Lithuania border has been resumed](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news#newsid_99) 20.11.2025 [All news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support **Belarus Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [102 — police](tel:102) - [103 — ambulance](tel:103) - [101 — fire department](tel:101) **Latvia Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [110 — police](tel:110) - [113 — ambulance](tel:113) **Roadside Assistance** - [Belavtostrada: +375-17-299-99-99](tel:) **Roadside Assistance** - [LAMB Auto Club: +371-67-211-111](tel:) Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [All Belarus—Lithuania border crossings → 7](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/7/8) ## 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)