Queue at Malko Tarnovo — Dereköy
passenger car
32
min
Wait time
Much busier than usual
23°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
LIVE
Much busier than usual
Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
0 cars
Peak load:
9 cars (~29 min)
Shortest queue:
0 cars (~2 min)
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
11:00
22:00
23:00
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
08:00
09:00
10:00
Forecast for Malko Tarnovo (passenger cars) — updated at 08:00, covering today.
• This morning (08:00–12:00): ~25 min, light traffic (peaks at ~45 min around 11:00).
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00).
Next update: today at 10:00.
• This morning (08:00–12:00): ~25 min, light traffic (peaks at ~45 min around 11:00).
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00).
Next update: today at 10:00.
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Current Data
As of 09:20, at Malko Tarnovo checkpoint there are 10 cars waiting.
How long is the wait in the border queue at Malko Tarnovo?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 56 days ago
Does the EES system work at Malko Tarnovo border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Malko Tarnovo 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.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Free flow 10 km/h
19 min ago
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Free flow
10 km/h
On the other side of the border
Free flow
10 km/h
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
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Border Queue Analysis at the Malko Tarnovo - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
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Peak Hours
Travel Planning Malko Tarnovo By car
Best days:
Monday-Wednesday (9 cars,
~0.5-1.5 hrs).
Avoid:
Wednesday (11 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟠 Mon | 9 | 82% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 11 | 100% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Malko Tarnovo by car?
Monday or Wednesday — shortest queue (9 cars, ~0.5-1.5 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Malko Tarnovo?
Wednesday — peak load (11 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Wed).
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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 Malko Tarnovo
Transport Type: road crossing
Working Hours: 24/7
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: Bulgaria: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Turkey: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
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Contacts and address of checkpoint Malko Tarnovo
Address: Bulgaria, Border Crossing Malko Tarnovo
GPS Coordinates: 41.967207, 27.458 Show on map
How to get there
Malko Tarnovo border crossing is located on the border between Bulgaria and Turkey.
Nearest checkpoints
- Lesovo – 70 km
- Kapitan Andreevo – 94.9 km
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Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!