Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy border queue today
As of 17:45 (Warsaw time) on November 6, 2026, the queue at the “Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy” border crossing is 1:55 towards Türkiye and 1:25 towards Bulgaria. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Monday, 05:00–07:00.
Typically at this time (Friday, → Bulgaria): 1:40 — median of the last 60 days.
Sources: traveller reports · nakordoni.eu · How we calculate waiting time
- Cars
- 1:55
- Buses
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- On foot
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- Cars
- 1:25
- Buses
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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 | 1:55 |
| Queue towards Bulgaria now | 1:25 |
About Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy
In the Strandzha mountains, between Bulgaria's Malko Tarnovo in Burgas province and Turkey's Dereköy in Kırklareli province, lies the easternmost of the three Bulgarian–Turkish crossings covered here. On the Turkish side the road leads to Kırklareli, on the Bulgarian side towards Burgas and the Black Sea coast, which makes it a natural pick for anyone combining a holiday in Turkey with time on the Bulgarian seaside. Cars are processed in both directions.
Of the 60 days of measurements, only the Turkey-to-Bulgaria direction is available. The typical wait is about an hour and fairly even through the week, from just under an hour on Tuesdays to around 1 h 10 min on Fridays and Saturdays. Time of day matters more: at night it is usually about half an hour, in the afternoon around an hour and a half, with peaks around 5 pm on Fridays and 3–4 pm on Saturdays.
This is the fastest crossing on this border. At Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule, entering Bulgaria averages close to six hours; at Lesovo – Hamzabeyli about an hour and a half. For drivers heading home from Turkey to Poland, Malko Tarnovo can therefore save several hours, even though the road through Strandzha is mountainous and slower than a motorway. Cross at night or before noon, and avoid Friday and Saturday afternoons.
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When is the queue at Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy shortest?
Based on observed data
A typical week: medians over 60 days (254 measurements), not a forecast for today.
Statistics for direction: → Bulgaria · Cars
| Calmest day | Wednesday |
|---|---|
| Busiest day | Monday |
| Best time to set off | Monday, 05:00–07:00 (~25 min) |
| Time to avoid | Monday, 11:00–13:00 (~2:25) |
Typical queue by day of week
| Day | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Monday | 1:08 |
| Tuesday | 1:03 |
| Wednesday | 49 min |
| Thursday | 59 min |
| Friday | 1:08 |
| Saturday | 1:03 |
| Sunday | 1:07 |
What the last 60 days of data show: Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy
Weekdays and weekends look alike at Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy: typically around 1:01.
The peak falls in the afternoon (12:00–18:00) – typically 1:21; it is quietest at night (0:00–6:00), around 35 min.
It is rarely empty: only 0% of hours without a queue, around 2:45 at the worst typical moment.
By average waiting time it is the no. 2 fastest of 3 crossings on this stretch: Bulgaria–Türkiye border (Cars).
Measured over the last 60 days.
Border webcams: Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy
Road cameras nearby
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 | 58 PLN | moderate |
| Edirne | 108 km | 1h 30min | — | 18 PLN | — | moderate |
| Varna | 212 km | 3h 1min | 106 PLN | 18 PLN | 124 PLN | moderate |
| Istanbul | 255 km | 2h 42min | — | 18 PLN | — | moderate |
| Plovdiv | 334 km | 3h 12min | 167 PLN | 18 PLN | 185 PLN | easy |
| Sofia capital | 464 km | 4h 9min | 232 PLN | 18 PLN | 250 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 Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy shortest?
Over the last 60 days the calmest day at this crossing has been Wednesday and the busiest Monday. The queue is usually shortest on Monday, 05:00–07:00 and longest on Monday, 11:00–13:00.