Medžitlija – Niki border queue today
As of 10:38 (Warsaw time) on September 21, 2026, the queue at the “Medžitlija – Niki” border crossing is 20 min towards Greece and 20 min towards North Macedonia. Queues are usually shortest between 01:00 and 05:00.
Sources: DPSU · eCherha · granica.gov.pl · traveller reports · nakordoni.eu
- Cars
- 20 min
- Buses
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- On foot
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- Cars
- 20 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 | 20 min |
| Queue towards North Macedonia now | 20 min |
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When is the queue at Medžitlija – Niki 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 (536 measurements) converted to waiting time, not a forecast for today.
Statistics for direction: → Greece · Cars
| Calmest day | Tuesday |
|---|---|
| Busiest day | Saturday |
| Best time to set off | Monday, 00:00–02:00 (~20 min) |
| Time to avoid | Saturday, 10:00–12:00 (~1 h) |
Typical queue by day of week
| Day | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Monday | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 25 min |
| Thursday | 25 min |
| Friday | 24 min |
| Saturday | 31 min |
| Sunday | 24 min |
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 — 151 in our database.
Which side is cheaper?
| North Macedonia | 1,610 € 7,02 zł | European Commission — Weekly Oil Bulletin |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | 2,122 € 9,26 zł | European Commission — Weekly Oil Bulletin |
converted at the ECB rate
Cheaper in North Macedonia — on a 60-litre tank you save about 133,80 zł.
Closest stations
- 1KAOILΝΙΚΗ ΦΛΩΡΙΝΑΣ0,7 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2KAOIL5,1 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3Petrol station6,8 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 4Petrol station7,2 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 5Βενζινάδικο Μήτσου9,1 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
Cheapest diesel
- 1EKO1ο ΧΛΜ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΔΑΣ-ΓΑΛΑΤΕΙΑΣ49,4 km2,168 €price at the pumpGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2SHELL28ου ΣΥΝΤΑΓΜΑΤΟΣ ΠΕΖΙΚΟΥ 3432,7 km2,187 €price at the pumpGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3SHELL7ης ΝΟΕΜΒΡΙΟΥ 30 ΦΛΩΡΙΝΑ14,7 km2,217 €price at the pumpGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 4SHELL4ο ΧΛΜ.Ε.Ο. ΚΑΣΤΟΡΙΑΣ-ΚΟΖΑΝΗΣ, ΠΕΤΡΑ ΚΑΣΤΟΡΙΑΣ48,6 km2,219 €price at the pumpGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 5ΕΤΕΚΑΜΕΛΙΤΗ ΦΛΩΡΙΝΑΣ17,2 km2,230 €price at the pumpGoogle MapsApple Maps
Best value: price including the detour
The ranking adds the fuel burned driving there and back (about 8 l/100 km) to a 50-litre fill.
- 1KAOILΝΙΚΗ ΦΛΩΡΙΝΑΣ0,7 km2,248 €price at the pumpGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2SHELL7ης ΝΟΕΜΒΡΙΟΥ 30 ΦΛΩΡΙΝΑ14,7 km2,217 €price at the pumpGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3ΕΤΕΚΑΜΕΛΙΤΗ ΦΛΩΡΙΝΑΣ17,2 km2,230 €price at the pumpGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 4SHELL28ου ΣΥΝΤΑΓΜΑΤΟΣ ΠΕΖΙΚΟΥ 3432,7 km2,187 €price at the pumpGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 5EKO1ο ΧΛΜ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΔΑΣ-ΓΑΛΑΤΕΙΑΣ49,4 km2,168 €price at the pumpGoogle MapsApple Maps
Sources: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Parking and rest areas near Medžitlija – Niki
Places to stop within 50 km of the crossing — 29 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 | 7,86 PLN | no charge | 7,86 PLN | moderate |
| Skopje capital | 203 km | 3h 22min | 101 PLN | 9,96 PLN incl. barrier tolls | 111 PLN | moderate |
| Thessaloniki | 204 km | 2h 10min | 135 PLN | 30 PLN incl. barrier tolls | 165 PLN | moderate |
| Athens capital | 536 km | 5h 17min | 354 PLN | 163 PLN incl. barrier tolls | 516 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 20.09.2026
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FAQ
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What is the current queue at Medžitlija – Niki?
As of 10:38 (Warsaw time) on September 21, 2026, the queue at the “Medžitlija – Niki” border crossing is 20 min towards Greece and 20 min towards North Macedonia. Queues are usually shortest between 01:00 and 05:00.
When is the queue at Medžitlija – Niki shortest?
Over the last 60 days the calmest day at this crossing has been Tuesday and the busiest Saturday. The queue is usually shortest on Monday, 00:00–02:00 and longest on Saturday, 10:00–12:00.