--- title: "Queue at Medyka — Shehyni" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_96" lang: "en" ppid: "id_96" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/shehyni-medyka) [(image: Flag of Ukraine)(image: Flag of Poland)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_15) # Queue at Medyka — Shehyni - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 82 min -0% - **Status:** Quieter than usual Updated: 31.08.2026 04:15 - **Cars in queue:** 30 - **Weather:** 16°C - **User rating:** **3.4** · 11 Database working Moving slowly [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_96) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_95) [Trucks <7.5 t](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_94) [Pedestrians](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_113) [Ukraine](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_15) [All queues at Poland — Ukraine border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/2/1) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Smart Forecast Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **38 cars** Peak load: **49 cars (~3 h 24 min)** Shortest queue: **28 cars (~2 h 55 min)** Smart learning factor: 3.00x ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 07:00, 31.08.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 10:00 11:00 12:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 20:00 21:00 23:00 Forecast for Medyka (passenger cars) — updated at 08:00, covering today. • This morning (08:00–12:00): ~3 h, very busy. • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~3 h, very busy. • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~155 min, very busy. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~145 min, very busy. Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00). 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. ### 7-day queue forecast Typical daily peak queue for the week ahead Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary. How did you like this checkpoint? 3.4 · 11 review ## Best time to cross Medyka today 09:00↓66%−66% 14:00↓81%−81% 19:00↓77%−77% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 04:15, at Medyka checkpoint there are 30 cars waiting.** How long does it take to cross the border at Medyka? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 60 min (~1 hour) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 9 hours 54 minutes ago How long is the wait in the border queue at Medyka? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 240 min (~4 hours) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 8 hours 29 minutes ago Does the EES system work at Medyka border crossing? EES Active Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Medyka border crossing. EES is an EU automated system for registering entry and exit of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Schengen Area. The system records the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as biometric data (fingerprints and facial photo). [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/poland/medyka-shehyni/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/poland/medyka-shehyni/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/poland/medyka-shehyni/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/poland/medyka-shehyni/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/poland/medyka-shehyni/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/poland/medyka-shehyni/) ## Live Cameras The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war ## Heavy traffic 66 km/h 1 h ago Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de. Heavy traffic 66 km/h Nearby Road Incidents 5 Road works (image: Flag of Poland) 13.4 km Road works (image: Flag of Poland) 13.6 km Closure (image: Flag of Poland) 14.3 km Closure (image: Flag of Ukraine) 14.3 km Closure (image: Flag of Poland) 14.7 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=49.799376&lng=22.949935&zoom=10) On the other side of the border Moderate traffic 69 km/h [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_16#traffic-status) ## Medyka: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Polish border — when and how long to wait Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of **Medyka** happens **twice a day — at 08:00 and 20:00** local time. These are regular shifts that ensure continuous border control. During shift change, processing of of cars at Medyka typically slows for 20–60 minutes. To minimize wait, plan to cross **30+ minutes before or 60+ minutes after** the approximate shift change. Check the live queue above for current status. At the neighboring Poland checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Poland is on Central European Time — one hour behind Kyiv — so there it falls around **07:00 and 19:00 Kyiv time**. Because the two shifts overlap, the slowdown stretches into wider windows on both sides: **roughly 07:00–08:30 in the morning and 19:00–20:30 in the evening** (Kyiv time). During these intervals, processing on both sides can noticeably slow down. ## 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_96/statistics) Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Medyka - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 30.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Medyka - passenger car 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 09:00 30.08.2026 — 30 cars. The highest point was recorded at 07:00 30.08.2026 — 43 cars. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 43. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 30.08.2026 — 8 cars. The highest point was recorded at 14:00 30.08.2026 — 43 cars. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 60. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 30.08.2026 — 8 cars. The highest point was recorded at 23:00 30.08.2026 — 60 cars. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 100. The lowest point was observed at 04:00 30.08.2026 — 20 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 30.08.2026 — 100 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Medyka - 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 18:00 and 20:00 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 Medyka - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times. ## Data Comparison ### Data Comparison Our Data vs Official Source Our Data 3h 15min (30 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 04:15 Official Data 3h Source: granica.gov.pl Updated: 04:15 Difference: +15min ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Medyka **Best days:** Wednesday-Thursday (20 cars, ~0.7-1.7 hrs). **Avoid:** Sunday (40 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🔴 Mon | 36 | 90% | ~1.3-2.3 hrs | | 🟢 Tue | 22 | 55% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🟢 Wed | 20 | 50% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs | | 🟢 Thu | 21 | 53% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🟢 Fri | 21 | 53% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🟠 Sat | 35 | 88% | ~1.3-2.3 hrs | | 🔴 Sun | 40 | 100% | ~1.5-2.5 hrs | **Peak time:** Monday 23:00 - 01:00 and 02:00 - 04:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 2 up to 446 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Medyka by car?** Wednesday or Thursday — shortest queue (20 cars, ~0.7-1.7 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Medyka?** Sunday — peak load (40 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri), 1-3 hrs (Mon, Sat, Sun). ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Aldi) Aldi Lwowska 36, Przemyśl 10.4 km 16 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.799376,22.949935/49.782822,22.807349) - [L Lewiatan Stubno 110 10.5 km 16 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.799376,22.949935/49.893916,22.951081) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl 29 Listopada 10, Przemyśl 12.7 km 19 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.799376,22.949935/49.794218,22.77316) - [Ż Żabka Seweryna Goszczyńskiego 7B, Przemyśl 13.9 km 21 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.799376,22.949935/49.787443,22.757202) - [(image: Biedronka) Biedronka Biedronka (blisko) 18.7 km 28 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.799376,22.949935/49.9490032,22.8305846) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette ## Required Documents ## Documents for crossing the border from the EU Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon. ### 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 Medyka 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: Available; Mobile Communication: Information not available (contact mobile operators for details); Wi-Fi Access: 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: 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: Poland: Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Medyka [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## Fuel Prices ## Fuel Prices near the checkpoint Medyka as of 2026-08-27 (PLN/liter) (Subcarpathian Voivodeship) | Voivodeship | S98 | E95 | ON | LPG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Subcarpathian Voivodeship | 7.40 | 6.50 | 7.33 | 2.93 | The prices are approximate [Fuel Calculator](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/fuel#petrol-calculator) [Fuel prices near the border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/fuel) ## User Reviews — 2.8/5 (10 reviews) Reviews of Medyka are sharply divided, producing a mixed overall impression. The most positive reports come from travelers who arrived at quiet moments: one crossed in 17 minutes through the green channel into Ukraine with two customs posts, another counted 13 cars ahead and praised staff for keeping the queue moving quickly, and a night crossing at 23:45 cleared the Polish side by 00:30 and the Ukrainian side by 01:30, roughly 1 hour 45 minutes total with one bus ahead. Document and baggage checks are described as orderly and correct, with suitcases sent through the belt. Negative experiences center on long stationary waits and inconsistent border officer behavior. One driver reported standing over an hour without moving a centimeter, another waited 1.5 hours without even reaching the nearby Biedronka landmark. Two reviewers described being turned back on the Polish side despite complete paperwork, once with a three-month-old baby and once with two cats and veterinary documents, with 30 to 40 cars ahead and officers calling the queue small. One traveler noted Polish officers began photographing car passengers about a month before the review. Practical tips: cross late at night for the shortest waits, expect 1 to 2 hours during busy daytime periods, prepare pet and child documents thoroughly, and consider nearby Krakovets, where one reviewer cleared the border in 20 minutes on a Saturday. Buses from Biedronka in Medyka to Przemysl run every 30 minutes from 05:00 until roughly 20:00. ⭐ 2.8/5 10 reviews ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Medyka, 3.4 ★★★☆☆ 11 reviews All Positive Negative rostIf ★☆☆☆☆ більше години стоїмо на сантиметр не проїхали жальше5 Юлія ★★★★☆ Підʼїхали до польського в 23:45, пройшли в 00:30, підʼїхали відразу до укр кордону і з укр виїхали в 01:30 Перед нами один автобус був, в цілому 1:45 вийшла Вікторія ★☆☆☆☆ Нас тиждень назад при виїзді з Польщі не пропустили з трьохмісячною дитиною. Перед нами було машин 30-40, сказали «черга не велика - чекайте». Олександра ★★★★★ 13 авто. Дуже файно працюють. Черга швиденько рухається Уляна ★☆☆☆☆ Це просто жах Моя мама їхала з 2 котиками. Перетинали кордон український пропустив. Польський прикордонник не хотів перевіряти документи просто розвернув всіх і все. Документи всі були більш ніж готові перевіряли 4 людей лікарі і компанії які займаються перевозками !!! Просто не захотів пропускати!!!! 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 Medyka Address: 37-732 Medyka Phone: +48 16 676 55 00 Email: [medyka@strazgraniczna.pl](mailto:medyka@strazgraniczna.pl) GPS Coordinates: 49.799376, 22.949935 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/pl-ua#id_96) ### How to get there By car: from Warsaw take route E77 to Grójec, from Grójec take route E77 to Radom, from Radom take route E371 to Iłża, from Iłża take route E371 to Rzeszów, from Rzeszów take route 94 to Jarosław, from Jarosław take route 94 to Radymno, from Radymno take route 77 to Przemyśl, from Przemyśl take route 28 to the border checkpoint "Medyka". ### Nearest checkpoints - [Malhowice](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_116) – 15.1 km - [Korchova](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_90) – 21 km - [Krosstsenko](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_98) – 39.7 km - [Budomezh](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_86) – 40.6 km - [Khrebenne](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_83) – 69.8 km ## News at this checkpoint ### [Independence Day Ukraine border queue forecast 24.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-20/queue-prognosis-independence-day-2026-08-24) 20.08.2026 ### [Ukraine–Poland Border Queue Forecast 15.08–21.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-14/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-34) 14.08.2026 ### [Assumption Day 15.08.2026: Ukraine–Poland, Romania queue forecast](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-13/queue-prognosis-assumption-day-2026-08-15) 13.08.2026 ### [Ukraine–Poland Border Queue Forecast 08.08–14.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-07/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-33) 07.08.2026 ### [Ukraine–Poland Border Queue Forecast 01.08–07.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-07-31/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-32) 31.07.2026 ### [Ukraine–Poland Border Queue Forecast 18.07–24.07.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-07-17/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-30) 17.07.2026 [All news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support **Poland Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [997 — police](tel:997) - [999 — ambulance](tel:999) - [998 — fire department](tel:998) **Ukraine Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [102 — police](tel:102) - [103 — ambulance](tel:103) - [101 — fire department](tel:101) **Roadside Assistance** - [PZM Roadside: 19-637](tel:) - [24h Assistance: 800-111-222](tel:24) **Roadside Assistance** - [Ukravtodor: 0-800-503-508 (free)](tel:0800503508) Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [All queues at Poland-Ukraine border → 35](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/2/1) ## 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)