Queue at Benyakoni (cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons))
cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons)
≈23 hr
Wait time
Much busier than usual
20°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
73 trucks (up to 7.5 tons)
Peak load:
137 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (~23 h 24 min)
Shortest queue:
73 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (~12 h 39 min)
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
21:00
22:00
23:00
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
07:00
17:00
19:00
Forecast for Benyakoni (trucks) — updated at 06:00, covering today.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~645 min, very busy.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~670 min, very busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~530 min, busy (peaks at ~720 min around 20:00).
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~720 min, very busy.
Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00).
Next update: today at 08:00.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~645 min, very busy.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~670 min, very busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~530 min, busy (peaks at ~720 min around 20:00).
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~720 min, very busy.
Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00).
Next update: today at 08:00.
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Current Data
As of 03:10, at Benyakoni checkpoint there are 135 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 ≈ 21 min (~21 minute)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 37 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.
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
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.
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Truck Drivers Portal
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Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
Real Data
Increased Load
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 05.08.2026 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 05.08.2026 — 127 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 11:00 05.08.2026 — 137 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 15:00 05.08.2026 — 135 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 18:00 05.08.2026 — 146 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 05.08.2026 — 146 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 21:00 05.08.2026 — 151 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 05:00 05.08.2026 — 129 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 00:00 05.08.2026 — 145 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 5:00 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 By freight transport up to 7.5 tons
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.
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.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Buy Green Card online:
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 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
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.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Benyakoni
Address: Benyakoni (trucks) (Бенякони (грузовые))
GPS Coordinates: 54.276484, 25.37524 Show on map
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