Božaj – Hani i Hotit border queue today
As of 11:52 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Božaj – Hani i Hotit” border crossing is 20 min towards Albania and 25 min towards Montenegro. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Tuesday, 02:00–04:00.
Typically at this time (Thursday, → Albania): 25 min — median of the last 60 days.
Sources: traveller reports · nakordoni.eu · How we calculate waiting time
- Cars
- 20 min
- Buses
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- On foot
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- Cars
- 25 min
- Buses
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- On foot
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Data updated
Key facts: Božaj – Hani i Hotit
| Name on the Montenegro side | Božaj |
|---|---|
| Name on the Albania side | Hani i Hotit |
| Crossing type | Road, international |
| Open for | Cars |
| Opening hours | 24/7 |
| Coordinates | 42.33065° N, 19.42097° E |
| Queue towards Albania now | 20 min |
| Queue towards Montenegro now | 25 min |
About Božaj – Hani i Hotit
The main road from Podgorica into northern Albania crosses the border at Božaj near Tuzi; on the Albanian side the crossing is called Hani i Hotit, and the route continues via Koplik to Shkodër. For Poles reaching Albania via Serbia, or via Bosnia and Montenegro, it is the most straightforward entry point. Cars are processed in both directions.
The 60-day data covers both directions, and queues are moderate in each. Entering Albania takes about 45 minutes on average: shortest on Tuesdays (around 40 minutes), longest on Saturdays (close to an hour), with peaks on Saturday between 1 and 3 pm. Across the day, the afternoon is worst (about 1 h 20 min) and night best (about half an hour); mornings and evenings run to roughly 40 minutes. Returning to Montenegro averages around 40 minutes, from about 35 on Tuesdays to 45 on Saturdays; close to an hour in the afternoon and around 25 minutes at night.
Božaj – Hani i Hotit is the faster of the two Montenegro–Albania crossings covered here: the coastal Sukobin – Muriqan averages about an hour and a half for entry into Albania, and more in the morning and afternoon. The sensible plan is to cross in the morning or evening and leave Saturday afternoon to others. If you are coming from the coast, for instance from Ulcinj, weigh the time saved at the border against the longer drive round via the Podgorica area.
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When is the queue at Božaj – Hani i Hotit shortest?
Based on observed data
A typical week: medians over 60 days (2764 measurements), not a forecast for today.
Statistics for direction: → Albania · Cars
| Calmest day | Sunday |
|---|---|
| Busiest day | Saturday |
| Best time to set off | Tuesday, 02:00–04:00 (~20 min) |
| Time to avoid | Saturday, 16:00–18:00 (~30 min) |
Typical queue by day of week
| Day | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Monday | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 25 min |
| Wednesday | 25 min |
| Thursday | 25 min |
| Friday | 25 min |
| Saturday | 26 min |
| Sunday | 25 min |
What the last 60 days of data show: Božaj – Hani i Hotit
Weekdays and weekends look alike at Božaj – Hani i Hotit: typically around 25 min.
It is rarely empty: only 0% of hours without a queue, around 30 min at the worst typical moment.
There is little difference between direction Albania and Montenegro: typically around 25 min.
Measured over the last 60 days.
Border webcams: Božaj – Hani i Hotit
Parking and rest areas near Božaj – Hani i Hotit
Places to stop within 50 km of the crossing — 94 in our database.
Closest places to stop
- 1Free parkingCar park7,9 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2Motorway services11,9 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3Motorway servicestoilet13,1 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 4Motorway services13,7 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 5Motorway services13,9 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
With a toilet
- 1Motorway servicestoilet15,6 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2Odmorište Gornje MrkeMotorway services · toilet21,8 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3Motorway servicestoilet28,3 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
Sources: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
What it costs to drive to Božaj – Hani i Hotit
Fuel, time and charges for the drive to Božaj – Hani i Hotit from the 6 nearest cities. Distance and time follow the real road, not a straight line.
| City | Distance | Driving time | Fuel | Charges | Total | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Podgorica capital | 23,6 km | 38 min | — | no charge | — | moderate |
| Shkodër | 35,9 km | 51 min | — | no charge | — | moderate |
| Nikšić | 75,8 km | 1h 28min | — | no charge | — | moderate |
| Tirana capital | 134 km | 2h 24min | — | no charge | — | easy |
| Durrës | 148 km | 2h 30min | — | no charge | — | easy |
| Prizren | 218 km | 3h 37min | — | 22 PLN incl. barrier tolls | — | hard |
Calculated for a car at 7,0 L/100 km, petrol 95 at the country average on the day of calculation. Substitute your own consumption — the whole formula is here.
A road charge is counted only where the route actually uses a toll road. A vignette is always counted, because in many countries it is required on ordinary roads too.
Where a drive uses a toll motorway, the barrier toll for that section is included in the figure, at the price the road operator publishes for it. A vignette is a flat national price.
Routes calculated 01.11.2026
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FAQ
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When is the queue at Božaj – Hani i Hotit shortest?
Over the last 60 days the calmest day at this crossing has been Sunday and the busiest Saturday. The queue is usually shortest on Tuesday, 02:00–04:00 and longest on Saturday, 16:00–18:00.