--- 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:** ≈17 hr 40 min -1% - **Status:** As usual Updated: 15.10.2026 20:00 - **Cars in queue:** 103 - **Weather:** 8°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) [Border Queues Today Online](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE As usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **112 trucks (up to 7.5 tons)** Peak load: **116 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (~19 h 51 min)** Shortest queue: **90 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (~15 h 32 min)** ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 20:12, 15.10.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 03:00 04:00 05:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 08:00 10:00 11:00 Forecast for Benyakoni (trucks) — updated at 20:00, covering through tomorrow noon. • This evening (20:00–21:00): ~12 h, very busy. • Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~12 h, very busy. • Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~9 h 30 min, busy. Best time to cross: Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00). 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. ## When is the best time to cross at Benyakoni — Trucks (up to 7.5 tons), BY → LT Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations Best time Friday, 15:00–18:00 ~13 trucks Heaviest load Sunday, 11:00–13:00 ~176 trucks Quietest day Wednesday on average 63 trucks Busiest day Monday on average 106 trucks 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 83 trucks · weekend: 92 trucks 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 | 89 | 138 | 139 | 138 | 115 | 133 | 137 | 145 | 127 | 81 | 129 | 123 | 100 | 59 | 123 | 79 | 99 | 103 | 46 | 50 | 59 | 85 | 114 | 124 | | Tuesday | 98 | 107 | 98 | 96 | 111 | 101 | 88 | 80 | 68 | 108 | 82 | 102 | 104 | 70 | 92 | 88 | 64 | 110 | 52 | 83 | 56 | 58 | 57 | 86 | | Wednesday | 102 | 103 | 38 | 43 | 90 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 75 | 80 | 79 | 102 | 23 | 55 | 84 | 75 | 49 | 88 | 63 | 14 | 21 | 53 | 99 | 83 | | Thursday | 80 | 91 | 90 | 56 | 93 | 71 | 81 | 73 | 51 | 97 | 71 | 51 | 60 | 37 | 34 | 58 | 29 | 28 | 124 | 119 | 44 | 77 | 91 | 14 | | Friday | 133 | 136 | 135 | 108 | 137 | 28 | 28 | 81 | 20 | 23 | 77 | 19 | 21 | 152 | 85 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 158 | 163 | 94 | 161 | 174 | | Saturday | 90 | 88 | 157 | 156 | 1 | 93 | 161 | 108 | 7 | 1 | 140 | 165 | 109 | 166 | 8 | 115 | 121 | 68 | 14 | 21 | 27 | 126 | 42 | 143 | | Sunday | 43 | 86 | 182 | 155 | 126 | 91 | 92 | 125 | 150 | 152 | 94 | 175 | 176 | 98 | 101 | 80 | 78 | 80 | 31 | 58 | 81 | 78 | 81 | 74 | ## Key takeaways - The quietest day is **Wednesday**: on average 63 trucks in the queue. - The busiest day is **Monday**: on average 106 trucks in the queue. - The lightest traffic is usually on **Friday between 15:00 and 18:00**. - Peak load is on **Sunday between 11:00 and 13:00** (up to 176 trucks). Calculated from 1 170 real measurements over the last 60 days. Which day has the shortest queue at the Benyakoni (Trucks (up to 7.5 tons), BY → LT) border crossing? Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Wednesday (63 trucks on average). The heaviest load is on Monday. What time of day is best to cross the border at Benyakoni (Trucks (up to 7.5 tons), BY → LT)? Queues are usually shortest on Friday between 15:00 and 18:00. The worst time is Sunday between 11:00 and 13:00. Data updated: 15.10.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Minsk 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 Benyakoni - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 14.10.2026 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 stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 78 to 85 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The lowest point was observed at 08:00 14.10.2026 — 78 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 06:00 14.10.2026 — 85 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 89 to 105 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The lowest point was observed at 13:00 14.10.2026 — 89 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 18:00 14.10.2026 — 105 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 105 to 115 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The lowest point was observed at 18:00 14.10.2026 — 105 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 22:00 14.10.2026 — 115 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 85 to 103 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The lowest point was observed at 06:00 14.10.2026 — 85 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 01:00 14.10.2026 — 103 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 7:00 and 8:00 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 How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ## Best time to cross Benyakoni tomorrow 05:00 typical queue 07:00↓20%−20% 09:00↓15%−15% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 20:00, at Benyakoni checkpoint there are 103 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 ≈ 1 322 min (~22 hours 2 minutes) based on user experience Updated 64 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. 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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: [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: **8°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 [Compare queues at all crossings → 8](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)