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title: "Queue at Star Dojran — Doirani"
canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_554"
lang: "en"
ppid: "id_554"
type: "checkpoint"
source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data"
---

[(image: Flag of Greece)(image: Flag of North Macedonia)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_555)

# Queue at Star Dojran — Doirani

- **Vehicle type:** passenger car
- **Wait time:** 20 min    -0%
- **Status:** Outdated Data
Last seen: 8 hr ago

- **Cars in queue:** 1
- **Weather:** 19°C
Database working  Moving

[All queues at North Macedonia — Greece border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/15/19)

Today 7 days

### Forecast for next 6 hours

Predicted

What the chart shows

Predicted current queue: **2 cars**

Peak load: **4 cars (~37 min)**

Shortest queue: **2 cars (~23 min)**

## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated: 23:01, 12.09.2026

### ⚠️ Peak load hours

Better to avoid:

10:00 11:00 14:00

### ✅ Best crossing times

Recommended times:

01:00 05:00 19:00

Forecast for Star Dojran (passenger cars) — generated at 00:00, covering today.
 
 • Tonight (01:00–06:00): ~25 min, light traffic.
 • This morning (06:00–12:00): ~40 min, moderate load.
 • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~40 min, moderate load.
 • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~25 min, light traffic.
 • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
 
 Best time to cross: Tonight (01:00–06:00).
 
 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.

## 7-day queue forecast

Typical daily peak queue for the week ahead

13–19 September 2026

Peak load: Sat 19.09 — 12 cars (05:00) · Shortest queue: Tue 15.09 — 1 car (01:00) · Today (Sun · 13.09.2026): Peak load 11:00 — 7 cars (~49 min), Shortest queue 19:00 — 1 car (~22 min) · Next hours: 01:00 — 2, 02:00 — 2, 03:00 — 3, 04:00 — 2, 05:00 — 2, 06:00 — 3

Peak load Shortest queue

Sun 13.09 Peak load 7 cars Shortest queue 1 car Mon 14.09 Peak load 6 cars Shortest queue 1 car Tue 15.09 Peak load 5 cars Shortest queue 1 car Wed 16.09 Peak load 6 cars Shortest queue 1 car Thu 17.09 Peak load 6 cars Shortest queue 1 car Fri 18.09 Peak load 5 cars Shortest queue 1 car Sat 19.09 Peak load 12 cars Shortest queue 1 car

Tap a day to see the hourly forecast

Sun · 13.09.2026 Peak load 11:00 · 7 cars Shortest queue 19:00 · 1 car

Mon · 14.09.2026 Peak load 10:00 · 6 cars Shortest queue 23:00 · 1 car

Tue · 15.09.2026 Peak load 10:00 · 5 cars Shortest queue 01:00 · 1 car

Wed · 16.09.2026 Peak load 10:00 · 6 cars Shortest queue 01:00 · 1 car

Thu · 17.09.2026 Peak load 10:00 · 6 cars Shortest queue 01:00 · 1 car

Fri · 18.09.2026 Peak load 11:00 · 5 cars Shortest queue 01:00 · 1 car

Sat · 19.09.2026 Peak load 05:00 · 12 cars Shortest queue 01:00 · 1 car

Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.

## When is the best time to cross at Star Dojran — Cars, MK → GR

Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations

Best time

Thursday, 16:00–18:00

~1 cars

Heaviest load

Saturday, 10:00–12:00

~8 cars

Quietest day

Friday

on average 3 cars

Busiest day

Monday

on average 5 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 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tuesday | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
| Wednesday | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Thursday | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — |
| Friday | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Saturday | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Sunday | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |

## Key takeaways

- The quietest day is **Friday**: on average 3 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is **Monday**: on average 5 cars in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on **Thursday between 16:00 and 18:00**.
- Peak load is on **Saturday between 10:00 and 12:00** (up to 8 cars).

Calculated from 374 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Star Dojran (Cars, MK → GR) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Friday (3 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Monday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Star Dojran (Cars, MK → GR)?

Queues are usually shortest on Thursday between 16:00 and 18:00. The worst time is Saturday between 10:00 and 12:00.

Data updated: 12.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days ·  Europe/Skopje

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 Star Dojran - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

Data is still being collected. Please try again later.

## Peak Hours

### Travel Planning Star Dojran

**Best days:** Wednesday, Friday (3 cars, ~0.5-1.5 hrs). 
 **Avoid:** Saturday (5 cars).

### Queue comparison by day of week

| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 🔴 Mon | 5 | 100% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🟠 Tue | 4 | 80% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🟡 Wed | 3 | 60% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs |
| 🟡 Thu | 3 | 60% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs |
| 🟡 Fri | 3 | 60% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 5 | 100% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🟠 Sun | 4 | 80% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |

**Peak time:** Sunday 12:00 - 14:00 and 08:00 - 10:00.

**Average wait time on Sunday:** from 35 up to 75 min..

**Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Friday, when the queue is shortest.

### Frequently Asked Questions

**Which day is best to cross Star Dojran by car?**

Wednesday or Friday — shortest queue (3 cars, ~0.5-1.5 hrs waiting).

**When to avoid crossing at Star Dojran?**

Saturday — peak load (5 cars).

**What is the average queue wait time?**

Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (every day).

How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet

## Best Time to Cross Star Dojran today

16:00↓86%−86%

18:00↓59%−59%

23:00↓73%−73%

Based on historical data.

Queue Forecast•[Statistics by Day](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_554#statistics)

## Current Data

**As of 17:54, at Star Dojran checkpoint there are 1 car waiting.**

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.

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## Live Cameras

## Live Webcam Star Dojran in real time

In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Star Dojran.

2026-09-13 00:39:07 CEST

Star Dojran (N.Macedonia → Greece)

## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday

### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours

No data available for this period yet.

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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:

[Eurolink](https://eurolink.com.mk/osiguruvanja/avtomobilsko/) [Triglav MK](https://www.triglav.mk/mk/osiguranija/avtomobilsko/)

## 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 Star Dojran

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: North Macedonia: Information not available

Total number of lanes: Greece: Information not available

Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.

## Weather

## Weather at checkpoint Star Dojran

Weather now: **20°C**, Rain

[Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather)

## User Reviews

### Reviews about the checkpoint Star Dojran,

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## Contacts & Map

## Contacts and address of checkpoint Star Dojran

Address: North Macedonia, Border Crossing Star Dojran

GPS Coordinates: 41.170624, 22.745266 Show on map

### How to get there

Star Dojran border crossing is located on the border between North Macedonia and Greece.

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## News

## Filtered News

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### Emergency Contacts & Support

Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!

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## Useful Information for Border Crossing

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