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title: "Queue at Pazarkule — Kastanies"
canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_900"
lang: "en"
ppid: "id_900"
type: "checkpoint"
source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data"
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# Queue at Pazarkule — Kastanies

- **Vehicle type:** passenger car
- **Wait time:** 60 min    -0%
- **Status:** Outdated Data
Last seen: 8 days ago

- **Cars in queue:** 5
- **Weather:** 19°C
- **User rating:** **1.0** · 1
Database working  Moving

[All queues at Turkey — Greece border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/14/19) [Border Queues Today Online](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat)

### Forecast for next 6 hours

Predicted

What the chart shows

Predicted current queue: **8 cars**

Peak load: **10 cars (~1 h 32 min)**

Shortest queue: **8 cars (~1 h 17 min)**

## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated: 10:03, 25.09.2026

### ⚠️ Peak load hours

Better to avoid:

16:00 17:00 18:00

### ✅ Best crossing times

Recommended times:

12:00 22:00 23:00

Forecast for Pazarkule (passenger cars) — updated at 10:00, covering the rest of today.
 
 • This morning (10:00–12:00): ~85 min, busy.
 • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~85 min, busy.
 • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~85 min, busy.
 • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~70 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.

## When is the best time to cross at Pazarkule — Cars, TR → GR

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

Best time

Monday, 04:00–06:00

~2 cars

Heaviest load

Thursday, 08:00–11:00

~12 cars

Quietest day

Tuesday

on average 5 cars

Busiest day

Thursday

on average 8 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 6 cars · weekend: 6 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 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Tuesday | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Wednesday | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Thursday | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Friday | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
| Saturday | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Sunday | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 5 |

## Key takeaways

- The quietest day is **Tuesday**: on average 5 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is **Thursday**: on average 8 cars in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on **Monday between 04:00 and 06:00**.
- Peak load is on **Thursday between 08:00 and 11:00** (up to 12 cars).

Calculated from 1 928 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Pazarkule (Cars, TR → GR) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Tuesday (5 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Thursday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Pazarkule (Cars, TR → GR)?

Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 04:00 and 06:00. The worst time is Thursday between 08:00 and 11:00.

Data updated: 25.09.2026 · 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 Pazarkule - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 24.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Pazarkule - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

**Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):**
No data for Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00).

**Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):**
No data for Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00).

**Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):**
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).

**Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):**
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).

#### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

### Recommendations

No data for

Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Pazarkule - 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 Pazarkule

**Best days:** Tuesday, Sunday (8 cars, ~1.3-2.3 hrs). 
 **Avoid:** Thursday (13 cars).

### Queue comparison by day of week

| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 🟡 Mon | 9 | 69% | ~1.4-2.4 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 8 | 62% | ~1.3-2.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Wed | 11 | 85% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 13 | 100% | ~1.8-2.8 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 12 | 92% | ~1.7-2.7 hrs |
| 🟠 Sat | 10 | 77% | ~1.5-2.5 hrs |
| 🟡 Sun | 9 | 69% | ~1.4-2.4 hrs |

**Peak time:** Friday 13:00 - 15:00 and 09:00 - 11:00.

**Average wait time on Sunday:** from 108 up to 174 min..

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

### Frequently Asked Questions

**Which day is best to cross Pazarkule by car?**

Tuesday or Sunday — shortest queue (8 cars, ~1.3-2.3 hrs waiting).

**When to avoid crossing at Pazarkule?**

Thursday — peak load (13 cars).

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

Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (every day).

How did you like this checkpoint? 1.0 · 1 review

## Best time to cross Pazarkule today

12:00↓16%−16%

14:00↓16%−16%

23:00↓48%−48%

Based on historical data.

Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

## Current Data

**As of 17:50, at Pazarkule checkpoint there are 5 cars waiting.**

How long is the wait in the border queue at Pazarkule?

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 45 min (~45 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 30 days ago

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

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## Live Cameras

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

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## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday

### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours

No queue detected — crossing without delays

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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:

[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 Pazarkule

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 Pazarkule

Weather now: **13°C**, Cloudy

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

## User Reviews

### Reviews about the checkpoint Pazarkule,

1.0

★☆☆☆☆

1 review

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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 Pazarkule

Address: Pazarkule

GPS Coordinates: 41.654549, 26.491086 Show on map

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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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