--- 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:** 15 min -0% - **Status:** Much quieter than usual Updated: 25.07.2026 07:19 - **Cars in queue:** 0 - **Weather:** 12°C Fog 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 busier than usual Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **6 cars** Peak load: **9 cars (~28 min)** Shortest queue: **4 cars (~14 min)** Smart learning factor: 3.00x How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ### Electronic Queue 0 cars In queue 0 min. Average wait time 3 cars/hr Throughput ## Best time to cross Benyakoni today 08:00↓43%−43% 09:00↓26%−26% 10:00↓46%−46% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 07:19, 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 ≈ 1 min (~1 minute) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 13 hours 9 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. 2026-07-25 10:05:54 +03 Benyakoni Entry ## Free flow 10 km/h 18 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 Nearby Road Incidents 5 Road works (image: Flag of Lithuania) 33.9 km Road works (image: Flag of Lithuania) 34.2 km Road works (image: Flag of Lithuania) 42.2 km Road works (image: Flag of Lithuania) 42.2 km Closure (image: Flag of Lithuania) 43.7 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=54.276484&lng=25.375240&zoom=10) ## 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_438/statistics) 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 24.07.2026 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 during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 06:00 24.07.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 24.07.2026 — 1 car. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 15:00 24.07.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 15:00 24.07.2026 — 1 car. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 05:00 24.07.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 24.07.2026 — 17 cars. #### 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 5:00 and 6:00 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:** Monday (26 cars, ~1.3-2.3 hrs). **Avoid:** Monday (26 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🔴 Mon | 26 | 100% | ~1.3-2.3 hrs | **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Monday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Benyakoni by car?** Monday — shortest queue (26 cars, ~1.3-2.3 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Benyakoni?** Monday — peak load (26 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon). ### Supermarkets nearby - [M MAXIMA Vilniaus gatvė 52, Šalčininkai 3.5 km 5 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/54.276484,25.37524/54.307734,25.384978) - [M MAXIMA Jono Sniadeckio gatvė 9, Šalčininkai 4.1 km 6 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/54.276484,25.37524/54.313158,25.384148) - [N Norfa Vilniaus gatvė 19, Šalčininkai 27.2 km 41 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/54.276484,25.37524/54.171387,24.997227) - [M MAXIMA Gegužės aikštė 21, Šalčininkai 27.4 km 41 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/54.276484,25.37524/54.169856,24.99549) - [M MAXIMA Kalno gatvė, Vilniaus rajonas 35.4 km 53 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/54.276484,25.37524/54.578698,25.202701) [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 Facilities Benyakoni Transport Type: automobile 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: Room for Mother and Child: Data not found; Toilets: Data not found; Food Facilities: Data not found; Duty-Free Shops: Data not found; Mobile Communication: Data not found (details provided by mobile operators); Wi-Fi Access: Data not found; Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Data not found; Crossing with Pets: Data not found; ### Checkpoint Controls: Phytosanitary: Data not found Veterinary: Data not found Ecological: Data not found Sanitary: Data not found Cultural Heritage Control: Data not found International Road_transport Control: Data not found Total number of lanes: Belarus: Data not found Total number of lanes: Lithuania: Data not found Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Benyakoni Weather now: **11°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Benyakoni, 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 Benyakoni Address: Belarus, Border Crossing Benyakoni (Беларусь, Пограничный переход Бенякони) GPS Coordinates: 54.276484, 25.37524 [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) – 36.5 km - [Kamennyy Log](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_369) – 98 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)