Medžitlija – Niki border queue today
As of 20:25 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Medžitlija – Niki” border crossing is 25 min towards Greece and 25 min towards North Macedonia. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Monday, 21:00–23:00.
Typically at this time (Thursday, → Greece): 23 min — median of the last 60 days.
Sources: traveller reports · nakordoni.eu · How we calculate waiting time
- Cars
- 25 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: Medžitlija – Niki
| Name on the North Macedonia side | Medžitlija |
|---|---|
| Name on the Greece side | Niki |
| Crossing type | Road, international |
| Open for | Cars |
| Opening hours | 24/7 |
| Coordinates | 40.91832° N, 21.41604° E |
| Queue towards Greece now | 25 min |
| Queue towards North Macedonia now | 25 min |
About Medžitlija – Niki
A short drive south of Bitola, the road to Florina in Greece crosses the border at Medžitlija – Niki. It lies away from the main E75 corridor, so it suits drivers heading for western Greece and those who want to skip Gevgelija and do not mind the longer route via Prilep and Bitola. Cars are processed in both directions.
The 60-day data shows only entry into Greece; there is not enough for the return. The queue here is short and very steady: about 25 minutes on average, with virtually no change across weekdays. Saturday is slightly slower, around half an hour, peaking early in the morning between 7 and 8 am. Time of day matters little – about 20 minutes at night and in the evening, around half an hour before noon.
Medžitlija – Niki is the fastest of the three North Macedonia–Greece crossings covered here. By comparison, Bogorodica – Evzoni averages a little over an hour and a half, and more than three hours in the morning, while Star Dojran – Dojrani takes around half an hour. For anyone bound for Thessaloniki or Halkidiki, though, this means a noticeably longer drive, so it pays off mainly when your destination is western Greece or when a morning jam is expected at Evzoni. The only time worth avoiding is Saturday morning.
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When is the queue at Medžitlija – Niki shortest?
Based on observed data
A typical week: medians over 60 days (1902 measurements), not a forecast for today.
Statistics for direction: → Greece · Cars
| Calmest day | Monday |
|---|---|
| Busiest day | Tuesday |
| Best time to set off | Monday, 21:00–23:00 (~20 min) |
| Time to avoid | Friday, 10:00–12:00 (~27 min) |
Typical queue by day of week
| Day | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Monday | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 24 min |
| Thursday | 23 min |
| Friday | 24 min |
| Saturday | 24 min |
| Sunday | 23 min |
What the last 60 days of data show: Medžitlija – Niki
Weekdays and weekends look alike at Medžitlija – Niki: typically around 23 min.
It is rarely empty: only 0% of hours without a queue, around 28 min at the worst typical moment.
There is little difference between direction Greece and North Macedonia: typically around 23 min.
By average waiting time it is the no. 1 fastest of 3 crossings on this stretch: North Macedonia–Greece border (Cars).
Measured over the last 60 days.
Border webcams: Medžitlija – Niki
Checkpoint cameras — live
Fuel near Medžitlija – Niki
Petrol stations within 50 km of the crossing — 155 in our database.
Which side is cheaper?
| North Macedonia | 1,626 € 7,15 zł | European Commission — Weekly Oil Bulletin |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | 2,127 € 9,35 zł | European Commission — Weekly Oil Bulletin |
converted at the ECB rate
Cheaper in North Macedonia — on a 60-litre tank you save about 132,00 zł.
Closest stations
- 1KAOIL5,1 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2Petrol station6,8 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3Petrol station7,2 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 4Βενζινάδικο Μήτσου9,1 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 5Petrol station11,1 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
Cheapest diesel
Макпетрол charges the same 100,00 MKD at every nearby station — the closest of them are listed below.
- 1МакпетролBitola12,0 km100,00 MKDprice at the pumpGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2МакпетролBitola14,0 km100,00 MKDprice at the pumpGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3МакпетролBitola14,7 km100,00 MKDprice at the pumpGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 4МакпетролBitola16,6 km100,00 MKDprice at the pumpGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 5Makpetrol Добрушевоул. Маршал Тито бр.2, с.Добрушево, 6000 Битола28,1 km100,00 MKDprice at the pumpGoogle MapsApple Maps
Sources: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Parking and rest areas near Medžitlija – Niki
Places to stop within 50 km of the crossing — 31 in our database.
Closest places to stop
- 1Паркинг ТинексCar park14,3 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2Rest areafree15,8 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3Rest area18,9 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 4Rest area21,0 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 5Rest area30,2 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
Sources: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
What it costs to drive to Medžitlija – Niki
Fuel, time and charges for the drive to Medžitlija – Niki from the 4 nearest cities. Distance and time follow the real road, not a straight line.
| City | Distance | Driving time | Fuel | Charges | Total | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitola | 15,6 km | 27 min | 7,30 PLN | no charge | 7,30 PLN | moderate |
| Skopje capital | 203 km | 3h 22min | 94 PLN | 10 PLN incl. barrier tolls | 104 PLN | moderate |
| Thessaloniki | 204 km | 2h 10min | 135 PLN | 30 PLN incl. barrier tolls | 165 PLN | moderate |
| Athens capital | 536 km | 5h 17min | 353 PLN | 164 PLN incl. barrier tolls | 517 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.
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 Medžitlija – Niki shortest?
Over the last 60 days the calmest day at this crossing has been Monday and the busiest Tuesday. The queue is usually shortest on Monday, 21:00–23:00 and longest on Friday, 10:00–12:00.