--- title: "Queue at Niki — Medžitlija" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_510" lang: "en" ppid: "id_510" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [(image: Flag of North Macedonia)(image: Flag of Greece)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_511) # Queue at Niki — Medžitlija - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 25 min -33% - **Status:** Much busier than usual Updated: 15.10.2026 20:21 - **Cars in queue:** 2 - **Weather:** 10°C Database working Moving [All queues at Greece — North Macedonia border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/19/15) [Border Queues Today Online](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat) Today 7 days ### Forecast for next 6 hours Smart Forecast LIVE Much busier than usual Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **1 car** Peak load: **1 car (~21 min)** Shortest queue: **1 car (~19 min)** Smart learning factor: 0.89x ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 20:12, 15.10.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 09:00 10:00 11:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 20:00 21:00 22:00 Forecast for Niki (passenger cars) — updated at 20:00, covering through tomorrow noon. • This evening (20:00–21:00): ~20 min, light traffic. • Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~20 min, light traffic. • Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~20 min, light traffic. Best time to cross: This evening (20:00–21:00). Next update: today at 22:00. 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 15–21 October 2026 Peak load: Sat 17.10 — 2 cars (08:00) · Shortest queue: Fri 16.10 — 1 car (00:00) · Today (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 21:00 — 2 cars (~25 min), Shortest queue 00:00 — 1 car (~19 min) · Next hours: 21:00 — 1, 22:00 — 1, 23:00 — 1, 00:00 — 1, 01:00 — 1, 02:00 — 1 Peak load Shortest queue Thu 15.10 Peak load 1 car Shortest queue 1 car Fri 16.10 Peak load 1 car Shortest queue 1 car Sat 17.10 Peak load 2 cars Shortest queue 1 car Sun 18.10 Peak load 2 cars Shortest queue 1 car Mon 19.10 Peak load 1 car Shortest queue 1 car Tue 20.10 Peak load 1 car Shortest queue 1 car Wed 21.10 Peak load 1 car Shortest queue 1 car Tap a day to see the hourly forecast Thu · 15.10.2026 Peak load 22:00 · 1 car Shortest queue 00:00 · 1 car Fri · 16.10.2026 Peak load 06:00 · 1 car Shortest queue 00:00 · 1 car Sat · 17.10.2026 Peak load 08:00 · 2 cars Shortest queue 00:00 · 1 car Sun · 18.10.2026 Peak load 08:00 · 2 cars Shortest queue 00:00 · 1 car Mon · 19.10.2026 Peak load 06:00 · 1 car Shortest queue 00:00 · 1 car Tue · 20.10.2026 Peak load 06:00 · 1 car Shortest queue 00:00 · 1 car Wed · 21.10.2026 Peak load 06:00 · 1 car Shortest queue 00:00 · 1 car Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary. ## When is the best time to cross at Niki — Cars, GR → MK Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations Best time Monday, 02:00–04:00 ~2 cars Heaviest load Sunday, 14:00–16:00 ~3 cars Quietest day Tuesday on average 2 cars Busiest day Saturday on average 2 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 2 cars · weekend: 2 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 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | Tuesday | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Wednesday | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | | Thursday | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | Friday | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | Saturday | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | | Sunday | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | ## Key takeaways - The quietest day is **Tuesday**: on average 2 cars in the queue. - The busiest day is **Saturday**: on average 2 cars in the queue. - The lightest traffic is usually on **Monday between 02:00 and 04:00**. - Peak load is on **Sunday between 14:00 and 16:00** (up to 3 cars). Calculated from 1 200 real measurements over the last 60 days. Which day has the shortest queue at the Niki (Cars, GR → MK) border crossing? Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Tuesday (2 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Saturday. What time of day is best to cross the border at Niki (Cars, GR → MK)? Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 02:00 and 04:00. The worst time is Sunday between 14:00 and 16:00. Data updated: 15.10.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Athens 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 Niki - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 14.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Niki - 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 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 07:00 14.10.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 14.10.2026 — 2 cars. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 13:00 14.10.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 17:00 14.10.2026 — 3 cars. **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 19:00 14.10.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 14.10.2026 — 1 car. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 02:00 14.10.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 03:00 14.10.2026 — 3 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Niki - 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 5:00 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 Niki - 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 Niki How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ## Best time to cross Niki tomorrow 06:00↓25%−25% 07:00↓25%−25% 09:00↓25%−25% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 20:21, at Niki checkpoint there are 2 cars waiting.** 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/greece/niki-nyky-medzhitliia/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/greece/niki-nyky-medzhitliia/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/greece/niki-nyky-medzhitliia/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/greece/niki-nyky-medzhitliia/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/greece/niki-nyky-medzhitliia/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/greece/niki-nyky-medzhitliia/) ## Live Cameras ## Live Webcam Niki in real time In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Niki. 2026-10-15 21:39:07 EEST Niki (Greece → N.Macedonia) ## Free flow 60 km/h 2632 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 60 km/h On the other side of the border Free flow 60 km/h [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_511#traffic-status) ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours Real Data Increased Load ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Αμύνταιου-Φλώρινας 14 km 21 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/40.918321,21.416044/40.793983,21.438534) - [Μ μασούτης I. 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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: [ERGO Greece](https://www.ergohellas.gr/idiotes/asfaleies-autokinitou/) [Ethniki Asfalistiki](https://www.ethniki-asfalistiki.gr/idiotes/asfaleies-oximatos/) [Interamerican](https://www.interamerican.gr/idiotes/autokinito/) ## 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 Niki 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: Greece: Information not available Total number of lanes: North Macedonia: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Niki Weather now: **13°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Niki, 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 Niki Address: Greece, Border Crossing Niki GPS Coordinates: 40.918321, 21.416044 Show on map ### How to get there Niki border crossing is located on the border between Greece and North Macedonia. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Evzoni](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_552) – 94.6 km - [Doirani](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_555) – 116.2 km ## News ## Filtered News 22 Sep Queues Up to 8 km at Promachon: Heavy Traffic Delays from Greece to Sofia (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 [View all 3 checkpoints → 3](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/19/15) ## 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)