Queue at Medyka — Shehyni
passenger car TaxFREE (Red line)
95
min
+99%
Wait time
Much quieter than usual
32°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
Smart forecast
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
20 cars TaxFREE (Red line)
Peak load:
52 cars TaxFREE (Red line) (~34 h 43 min)
Shortest queue:
14 cars TaxFREE (Red line) (~9 h 15 min)
Smart learning factor: 3.00x
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
01:00
03:00
04:00
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
06:00
08:00
09:00
Forecast for Medyka (passenger cars) — updated at 18:00, covering through tomorrow noon.
• This evening (18:00–21:00): ~275 min, very busy.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~295 min, very busy.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~120 min, very busy (peaks at ~320 min around 07:00).
Best time to cross: Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 20:00.
• This evening (18:00–21:00): ~275 min, very busy.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~295 min, very busy.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~120 min, very busy (peaks at ~320 min around 07:00).
Best time to cross: Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 20:00.
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Best time to cross Medyka today
20:00↓12%−12%
21:00typical queue
23:00↓23%−23%
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Medyka
Current Data
As of 15:27, at Medyka checkpoint there are 2 cars TaxFree waiting.
How long does it take to cross the border at Medyka?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 20 min (~20 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 2 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Medyka?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 7 min (~7 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 34 days 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).
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
Live Cameras
The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war
Light traffic 10 km/h
9 min ago
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Light traffic
10 km/h
Nearby Road Incidents
5
Road works
13.4 km
13.4 km
Road works
13.6 km
13.6 km
Closure
14.6 km
14.6 km
Closure
14.6 km
14.6 km
Closure
15.1 km
15.1 km
On the other side of the border
Moderate traffic
40 km/h
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 TaxFREE (Red line) 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
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Medyka - passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 05.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Medyka - passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) 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 10:00 05.08.2026 — 0 cars TaxFREE (Red line). The highest point was recorded at 10:00 05.08.2026 — 0 cars TaxFREE (Red line).
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 16:00 05.08.2026 — 4 cars TaxFREE (Red line). The highest point was recorded at 16:00 05.08.2026 — 4 cars TaxFREE (Red line).
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
To avoid long queues at the Medyka - passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) 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 10:00 and 16:00 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 TaxFREE (Red line) 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 Medyka By car. Tax Free
Best days:
Sunday-Friday (8 cars,
~5.3-6.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Wednesday (20 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟠 Mon | 15 | 75% | ~10-11 hrs |
| 🔴 Tue | 19 | 95% | ~12.7-13.7 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 20 | 100% | ~13.3-14.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Thu | 16 | 80% | ~10.7-11.7 hrs |
| 🟡 Fri | 13 | 65% | ~8.7-9.7 hrs |
| 🟠 Sat | 17 | 85% | ~11.3-12.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 8 | 40% | ~5.3-6.3 hrs |
Peak time: Thursday 21:00 - 23:00 and 13:00 - 15:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 280 up to 2000 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Sunday or Friday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Medyka by car?
Sunday or Friday — shortest queue (8 cars, ~5.3-6.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Medyka?
Wednesday — peak load (20 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 5-7 hrs (Sun), 8-10 hrs (Fri), 10-11 hrs (Mon), 10-12 hrs (Thu), 11-13 hrs (Sat), 12-14 hrs (Tue), 13-15 hrs (Wed).
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
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: Poland: 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 Medyka
Address: 37-732 Medyka
Phone: +48 16 676 55 00
Email: [email protected]
GPS Coordinates: 49.799376, 22.949935 Show on map
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 – 15.1 km
- Korchova – 21 km
- Krosstsenko – 39.7 km
- Budomezh – 40.6 km
- Khrebenne – 69.8 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
Poland Emergency Services
Ukraine Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!