Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy border queue today
As of 06:28 (Warsaw time) on September 22, 2026, the queue at the “Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy” border crossing is 2:25 towards Türkiye and 45 min towards Bulgaria. Queues are usually shortest between 01:00 and 05:00.
Sources: DPSU · eCherha · granica.gov.pl · traveller reports · nakordoni.eu
- Cars
- 2:25
- Buses
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- On foot
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- Cars
- 45 min
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- On foot
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Data updated
Key facts: Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy
| Name on the Bulgaria side | Malko Tarnovo |
|---|---|
| Name on the Türkiye side | Dereköy |
| Crossing type | Road, international |
| Open for | Cars |
| Opening hours | 24/7 |
| Coordinates | 41.96721° N, 27.458° E |
| Queue towards Türkiye now | 2:25 |
| Queue towards Bulgaria now | 45 min |
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When is the queue at Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy shortest?
Based on observed data
Below is a typical week at this crossing: how long you usually wait each hour. These are medians over 60 days (1719 measurements) converted to waiting time, not a forecast for today.
Statistics for direction: → Bulgaria · Cars
| Calmest day | Tuesday |
|---|---|
| Busiest day | Friday |
| Best time to set off | Monday, 01:00–03:00 (~25 min) |
| Time to avoid | Friday, 17:00–19:00 (~2:13) |
Typical queue by day of week
| Day | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Monday | 1:01 |
| Tuesday | 58 min |
| Wednesday | 1:02 |
| Thursday | 1:08 |
| Friday | 1:10 |
| Saturday | 1:10 |
| Sunday | 1:03 |
Measured over the last 60 days.
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Fuel near Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy
Petrol stations within 50 km of the crossing — 33 in our database.
Closest stations
- 1Petrol station1,2 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2Petrol station5,3 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3Петрол5,7 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 4TotalEnergies Total29,9 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 5BP31,1 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
We have no individual pump prices on this side of the border — showing station locations only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Parking and rest areas near Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy
Places to stop within 50 km of the crossing — 23 in our database.
Closest places to stop
- 1ГКПП Малко ТърновоMotorway services · toilet0,4 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2Паркинг при некропола ПропадаCar park3,3 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3Güzellik SuyuMotorway services29,9 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 4Toycu Kardeşler Yediemin Tır ParkıCar park31,1 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 5Hastane Gayriresmi Park AlanıCar park31,3 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
Sources: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
What it costs to drive to Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy
Fuel, time and charges for the drive to Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy from the 6 nearest cities. Distance and time follow the real road, not a straight line.
| City | Distance | Driving time | Fuel | Charges | Total | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgas | 79,7 km | 1h 11min | 40 PLN | 18 PLN | 57 PLN | moderate |
| Edirne | 108 km | 1h 30min | — | 18 PLN | — | moderate |
| Varna | 212 km | 3h 1min | 105 PLN | 18 PLN | 122 PLN | moderate |
| Istanbul | 255 km | 2h 42min | — | 18 PLN | — | moderate |
| Plovdiv | 334 km | 3h 12min | 165 PLN | 18 PLN | 183 PLN | easy |
| Sofia capital | 464 km | 4h 9min | 230 PLN | 18 PLN | 248 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 20.09.2026
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What is the current queue at Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy?
As of 06:28 (Warsaw time) on September 22, 2026, the queue at the “Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy” border crossing is 2:25 towards Türkiye and 45 min towards Bulgaria. Queues are usually shortest between 01:00 and 05:00.
When is the queue at Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy shortest?
Over the last 60 days the calmest day at this crossing has been Tuesday and the busiest Friday. The queue is usually shortest on Monday, 01:00–03:00 and longest on Friday, 17:00–19:00.