--- title: "Queue at İpsala — Kipi" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_486" lang: "en" ppid: "id_486" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [(image: Flag of Greece)(image: Flag of Turkey)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_487) # Queue at İpsala — Kipi - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 84 min -0% - **Status:** Quieter than usual Updated: 14.09.2026 06:44 - **Cars in queue:** 9 - **Weather:** 21°C - **User rating:** **1.0** · 1 Database working Moving [All queues at Turkey — Greece border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/14/19) Today 7 days ### Forecast for next 6 hours Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **15 cars** Peak load: **16 cars (~2 h 6 min)** Shortest queue: **13 cars (~1 h 47 min)** ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 10:01, 14.09.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 10:00 11:00 12:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 21:00 22:00 23:00 Forecast for İpsala (passenger cars) — updated at 10:00, covering the rest of today. • This morning (10:00–12:00): ~160 min, very busy. • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~140 min, very busy. • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~100 min, busy. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~85 min, busy. Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00). Next update: today at 12:00. 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 14–20 September 2026 Peak load: Sat 19.09 — 32 cars (10:00) · Shortest queue: Sat 19.09 — 6 cars (22:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 10:00 — 31 cars (~1 h 24 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 9 cars (~1 h 26 min) · Next hours: 10:00 — 31, 11:00 — 15, 12:00 — 16, 13:00 — 14, 14:00 — 13, 15:00 — 13 Peak load Shortest queue Mon 14.09 Peak load 31 cars Shortest queue 7 cars Tue 15.09 Peak load 27 cars Shortest queue 9 cars Wed 16.09 Peak load 27 cars Shortest queue 7 cars Thu 17.09 Peak load 27 cars Shortest queue 7 cars Fri 18.09 Peak load 27 cars Shortest queue 7 cars Sat 19.09 Peak load 32 cars Shortest queue 6 cars Sun 20.09 Peak load 32 cars Shortest queue 6 cars Tap a day to see the hourly forecast Mon · 14.09.2026 Peak load 10:00 · 31 cars Shortest queue 00:00 · 7 cars Tue · 15.09.2026 Peak load 12:00 · 27 cars Shortest queue 04:00 · 9 cars Wed · 16.09.2026 Peak load 00:00 · 27 cars Shortest queue 22:00 · 7 cars Thu · 17.09.2026 Peak load 12:00 · 27 cars Shortest queue 22:00 · 7 cars Fri · 18.09.2026 Peak load 12:00 · 27 cars Shortest queue 22:00 · 7 cars Sat · 19.09.2026 Peak load 10:00 · 32 cars Shortest queue 22:00 · 6 cars Sun · 20.09.2026 Peak load 10:00 · 32 cars Shortest queue 22:00 · 6 cars Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary. ## When is the best time to cross at İpsala — Cars, TR → GR Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations Best time Tuesday, 19:00–21:00 ~4 cars Heaviest load Thursday, 11:00–13:00 ~33 cars Quietest day Tuesday on average 11 cars Busiest day Thursday on average 17 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 Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 10 cars · weekend: 10 cars 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 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 25 | 19 | 12 | 17 | 26 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 7 | | Tuesday | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 28 | 30 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 11 | | Wednesday | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 23 | 12 | 8 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | | Thursday | 9 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 26 | 23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | | Friday | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 33 | 19 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 8 | | Saturday | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 22 | 17 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 34 | 27 | 21 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 10 | | Sunday | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 14 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 16 | 12 | 23 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 11 | ## Key takeaways - The quietest day is **Tuesday**: on average 11 cars in the queue. - The busiest day is **Thursday**: on average 17 cars in the queue. - The lightest traffic is usually on **Tuesday between 19:00 and 21:00**. - Peak load is on **Thursday between 11:00 and 13:00** (up to 33 cars). Calculated from 1 940 real measurements over the last 60 days. Which day has the shortest queue at the İpsala (Cars, TR → GR) border crossing? Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Tuesday (11 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Thursday. What time of day is best to cross the border at İpsala (Cars, TR → GR)? Queues are usually shortest on Tuesday between 19:00 and 21:00. The worst time is Thursday between 11:00 and 13:00. Data updated: 14.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Istanbul 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 İpsala - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the İpsala - 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 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 07:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 07:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 7 cars. The lowest point was observed at 13:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 16:00 13.09.2026 — 7 cars. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 11 to 11 cars. The lowest point was observed at 22:00 13.09.2026 — 11 cars. The highest point was recorded at 22:00 13.09.2026 — 11 cars. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 5 to 14 cars. The lowest point was observed at 05:00 13.09.2026 — 5 cars. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 13.09.2026 — 14 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the İpsala - 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 7:00 and 13:00 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 İpsala - 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 İpsala **Best days:** Tuesday, Sunday (12 cars, ~1.7-2.7 hrs). **Avoid:** Thursday (19 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟠 Mon | 16 | 84% | ~2.1-3.1 hrs | | 🟡 Tue | 13 | 68% | ~1.8-2.8 hrs | | 🟡 Wed | 14 | 74% | ~1.9-2.9 hrs | | 🔴 Thu | 19 | 100% | ~2.4-3.4 hrs | | 🟠 Fri | 16 | 84% | ~2.1-3.1 hrs | | 🟠 Sat | 15 | 79% | ~2-3 hrs | | 🟡 Sun | 12 | 63% | ~1.7-2.7 hrs | **Peak time:** Monday 16:00 - 18:00 and 09:00 - 11:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 144 up to 258 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Sunday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross İpsala by car?** Sunday or Tuesday — shortest queue (12 cars, ~1.7-2.7 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at İpsala?** Thursday — peak load (19 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Tue–Wed, Sun), 2-4 hrs (Mon, Thu–Fri), 2-3 hrs (Sat). How did you like this checkpoint? 1.0 · 1 review ## Best time to cross İpsala today 16:00↓54%−54% 17:00↓28%−28% 23:00↓25%−25% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 06:44, at İpsala checkpoint there are 9 cars waiting.** How long is the wait in the border queue at İpsala? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 65 min (~1 hour 5 minutes) based on user experience Updated 29 days ago Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. 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Free flow 10 km/h On the other side of the border Free flow 20 km/h [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_487#traffic-status) ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours Real Data Increased Load ### Supermarkets nearby - [A A101 Nolu Enez Gç 2, Edirne (Merkez) 4.6 km 7 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/40.933,26.330372/40.919585,26.381971) - [Μ μασούτης Omirou, Alexandroupoli 13.9 km 21 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/40.933,26.330372/40.894651,26.173405) - [M Migros Edirne-Çanakkale Yolu 1, Edirne (Merkez) 26.3 km 39 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/40.933,26.330372/40.873115,26.633062) - [A A101 Büyükevren Yolu 384B, Edirne (Merkez) 32.3 km 48 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/40.933,26.330372/40.652814,26.227152) - [M Migros Jet Enez-Keşan Yolu, Edirne (Merkez) 32.6 km 49 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/40.933,26.330372/40.649864,26.230028) [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. ## Facilities ### Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment İpsala 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: Greece: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint İpsala Weather now: **18°C**, Clear sky [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint İpsala, 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 İpsala Address: İpsala GPS Coordinates: 40.933, 26.330372 Show on map ### Nearest checkpoints - [Pazarkule](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_900) – 81.3 km ## News ## Filtered News 02 Sep [Kapikule](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_385): Turkey builds high-speed rail to Bulgaria (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 [All queues at Turkey-Greece border → 3](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/14/19) ## 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)