Queue at Isaccea — Orlivka (bus)
bus
115
min
Wait time
As usual
29°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
LIVE
As usual
Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
11 buses
Peak load:
11 buses (~2 h 1 min)
Shortest queue:
0 buses (~15 min)
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
11:00
17:00
21:00
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
10:00
12:00
13:00
Forecast for Isaccea (buses) — updated at 10:00, covering the rest of today.
• This morning (10:00–12:00): ~95 min, moderate load (peaks at ~135 min around 11:00).
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~75 min, moderate load (peaks at ~100 min around 16:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~120 min, moderate load (peaks at ~175 min around 17:00).
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~95 min, moderate load (peaks at ~140 min around 21:00).
Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00).
Next update: today at 12:00.
• This morning (10:00–12:00): ~95 min, moderate load (peaks at ~135 min around 11:00).
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~75 min, moderate load (peaks at ~100 min around 16:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~120 min, moderate load (peaks at ~175 min around 17:00).
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~95 min, moderate load (peaks at ~140 min around 21:00).
Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00).
Next update: today at 12:00.
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Best time to cross Isaccea today
12:00↓100%−100%
13:00typical queue
14:00↓5%
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Isaccea
Current Data
As of 10:42, at Isaccea checkpoint there are 10 buses waiting.
How long does it take to cross the border at Isaccea?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 120 min (~2 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 1 day ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Isaccea?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 180 min (~3 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 1 day ago
Does the EES system work at Isaccea border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Isaccea 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.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Isaccea: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Romanian border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Isaccea 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 buses at Isaccea 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.
The neighboring Romania checkpoint is in the same time zone as Ukraine (Kyiv time), so its shift change falls at roughly the same 08:00 and 20:00. Because both sides change at the same time, the slowdown is concentrated in narrow windows — about 08:00–08:30 in the morning and 20:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time).
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
No queue detected — crossing without delays
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Isaccea - bus checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 05.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Isaccea - bus 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):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 00:00 05.08.2026 — 2 buses. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 05.08.2026 — 2 buses.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
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Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Isaccea - bus 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 Isaccea By bus
Best days:
Thursday-Tuesday (6 buses,
~1-2 hrs).
Avoid:
Monday (13 buses).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 13 | 100% | ~2.2-3.2 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 7 | 54% | ~1.2-2.2 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 6 | 46% | ~1-2 hrs |
Peak time: Thursday 04:00 - 06:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 60 up to 60 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Thursday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Isaccea by bus?
Thursday or Tuesday — shortest queue (6 buses, ~1-2 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Isaccea?
Monday — peak load (13 buses).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Tue), 1-2 hrs (Thu), 2-4 hrs (Mon).
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 Isaccea
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: Romania: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Isaccea
Address: 68831, Ukraine, Odesa Oblast, Orlivka, Poromna Road (68831, Ucraina, Odesa Regiune, Orlivka, Poromna Road)
GPS Coordinates: 45.284085, 28.452964 Show on map
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