Lesovo – Hamzabeyli border queue today
As of 16:15 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Lesovo – Hamzabeyli” border crossing is 2:35 towards Türkiye and 2:25 towards Bulgaria. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Tuesday, 18:00–20:00.
Typically at this time (Thursday, → Bulgaria): 1:20 — median of the last 60 days.
Sources: traveller reports · nakordoni.eu · How we calculate waiting time
- Cars
- 2:35
- Buses
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- On foot
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- Cars
- 2:25
- Buses
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- On foot
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Data updated
Key facts: Lesovo – Hamzabeyli
| Name on the Bulgaria side | Lesovo |
|---|---|
| Name on the Türkiye side | Hamzabeyli |
| Crossing type | Road, international |
| Open for | Cars |
| Opening hours | 24/7 |
| Coordinates | 41.95792° N, 26.611° E |
| Queue towards Türkiye now | 2:35 |
| Queue towards Bulgaria now | 2:25 |
About Lesovo – Hamzabeyli
Hamzabeyli lies north of Edirne, and on the Bulgarian side the Lesovo crossing is in Yambol province. It is the middle one of three Bulgarian–Turkish crossings – between big Kapitan Andreevo and mountainous Malko Tarnovo – and a sensible choice for drivers returning from Turkey who want to avoid Kapıkule without straying far from the Edirne area. Cars are processed in both directions.
The 60-day data covers only the direction from Turkey into Bulgaria; the way into Turkey cannot be assessed. The average wait is around an hour and a half. Tuesday is the calmest (about an hour) and Thursday the worst (about 1 h 45 min), peaking on Thursday between 9 am and noon. Friday, Saturday and Sunday look similar, at roughly an hour and a half. Across the day, night (around 1 h 15 min) and evening are best, while the afternoon is worst at close to two hours.
Compared with Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule, where the same direction averages close to six hours and around 7.5 on Thursdays, Lesovo saves an enormous amount of time. Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy is quicker still at about an hour, but it lies further east in the Strandzha mountains and best suits drivers heading towards Burgas. At Lesovo, aim to arrive on a Tuesday or at night and avoid Thursday mornings.
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When is the queue at Lesovo – Hamzabeyli shortest?
Based on observed data
A typical week: medians over 60 days (363 measurements), not a forecast for today.
Statistics for direction: → Bulgaria · Cars
| Calmest day | Wednesday |
|---|---|
| Busiest day | Saturday |
| Best time to set off | Tuesday, 18:00–20:00 (~45 min) |
| Time to avoid | Tuesday, 15:00–17:00 (~3:18) |
Typical queue by day of week
| Day | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Monday | 1:18 |
| Tuesday | 1:20 |
| Wednesday | 1:01 |
| Thursday | 1:14 |
| Friday | 1:17 |
| Saturday | 1:40 |
| Sunday | 1:36 |
What the last 60 days of data show: Lesovo – Hamzabeyli
At Lesovo – Hamzabeyli the wait is longer at weekends: 1:38 on average against 1:14 on weekdays.
The longest waits come in the afternoon (12:00–18:00) (1:46 on average), the shortest in the morning (6:00–12:00) (1:09).
There was no queue in only 0% of hours, and at the peak the typical wait is around 5 h – plan some spare time.
It is the slowest of the 3 crossings on this stretch: Bulgaria–Türkiye border (Cars).
Measured over the last 60 days.
Border webcams: Lesovo – Hamzabeyli
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Parking and rest areas near Lesovo – Hamzabeyli
Places to stop within 50 km of the crossing — 51 in our database.
Closest places to stop
- 1ГКПП ЛесовоMotorway services · toilet0,7 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2Hamzabeyli Tır ParkıCar park0,8 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3Капітан АндреєвоRest area1,4 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 4TIR ParkingCar park · lit · paid1,5 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 5Rest area3,9 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
With a toilet
- 1RMG Dinlenme TesisleriMotorway services · toilet12,9 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2İlktan Dinlenme TesisleriMotorway services · toilet19,9 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3ГКПП Капитан Андреево - КапъкулеMotorway services · toilet34,3 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
Sources: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
What it costs to drive to Lesovo – Hamzabeyli
Fuel, time and charges for the drive to Lesovo – Hamzabeyli from the 6 nearest cities. Distance and time follow the real road, not a straight line.
| City | Distance | Driving time | Fuel | Charges | Total | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edirne | 43,5 km | 33 min | — | no charge | — | moderate |
| Burgas | 166 km | 2h 4min | 83 PLN | 18 PLN | 101 PLN | easy |
| Plovdiv | 226 km | 2h 35min | 113 PLN | 18 PLN | 131 PLN | easy |
| Istanbul | 275 km | 2h 29min | — | no charge | — | easy |
| Varna | 309 km | 3h 40min | 155 PLN | 18 PLN | 173 PLN | easy |
| Sofia capital | 356 km | 3h 33min | 178 PLN | 18 PLN | 196 PLN | easy |
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.
Vignettes required: 🇧🇬 Bulgaria — 1-Day E-Vignette 4,09 EUR
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.
Routes calculated 01.11.2026
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When is the queue at Lesovo – Hamzabeyli shortest?
Over the last 60 days the calmest day at this crossing has been Wednesday and the busiest Saturday. The queue is usually shortest on Tuesday, 18:00–20:00 and longest on Tuesday, 15:00–17:00.