--- title: "Queue at Benyakoni (cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons))" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_637" lang: "en" ppid: "id_637" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/shalchyninkai-benyakony) # Queue at Benyakoni (cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons)) - **Vehicle type:** cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) - **Wait time:** ≈27 hr 40 min -0% - **Status:** As usual Updated: 31.08.2026 06:00 - **Cars in queue:** 163 - **Weather:** 17°C 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 Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **190 trucks (up to 7.5 tons)** Peak load: **197 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (~33 h 23 min)** Shortest queue: **141 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (~24 h 4 min)** ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 08:01, 31.08.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 21:00 22:00 23:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 08:00 09:00 10:00 Forecast for Benyakoni (trucks) — updated at 08:00, covering today. • This morning (08:00–12:00): ~12 h, very busy. • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~12 h, very busy. • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~12 h, very busy. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~12 h, very busy. Best time to cross: This morning (08:00–12:00). Next update: today at 10:00. 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. How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ## Best time to cross Benyakoni today 21:00↓37%−37% 22:00↓34%−34% 23:00↓32%−32% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 06:00, at Benyakoni checkpoint there are 163 cargo vehicles up to 7.5 tons waiting.** How long is the wait in the border queue at Benyakoni? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 1 300 min (~21 hour 40 minutes) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 58 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. Camera signal not detected. [Truck Drivers Portal](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers) Queues, parkings, showers, traffic bans [Truck parkings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/parkings) [Full ban calendar](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic_bans) ## 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_637/statistics) Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Benyakoni - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 30.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Benyakoni - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) 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 08:00 30.08.2026 — 175 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 09:00 30.08.2026 — 179 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 30.08.2026 — 178 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 17:00 30.08.2026 — 186 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 18:00 30.08.2026 — 181 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 19:00 30.08.2026 — 185 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 01:00 30.08.2026 — 171 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 04:00 30.08.2026 — 179 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Benyakoni - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) 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 1:00 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 Benyakoni - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) 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 ### 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/) ## Documents for crossing the border To ensure a quick inspection, make sure you have the basic set of documents. A full list of requirements and exceptions is available on our [Border Crossing Rules](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/rules) page. ### Traveler's documents: - Biometric passport. - Medical insurance policy. ### 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: **17°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: Benyakoni (trucks) (Бенякони (грузовые)) GPS Coordinates: 54.270589, 25.373382 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/by-lt#id_637) ### 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 ## Filtered News Important news is absent [View 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)