Star Dojran – Doirani border queue today
As of 11:50 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Star Dojran – Doirani” border crossing is — towards Greece and 35 min towards North Macedonia. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Tuesday, 11:00–13:00.
Typically at this time (Thursday, → Greece): 25 min — median of the last 60 days.
Sources: traveller reports · nakordoni.eu · How we calculate waiting time
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Data updated
Key facts: Star Dojran – Doirani
| Name on the North Macedonia side | Star Dojran |
|---|---|
| Name on the Greece side | Doirani |
| Crossing type | Road, international |
| Open for | Cars |
| Opening hours | 24/7 |
| Coordinates | 41.17062° N, 22.74527° E |
| Queue towards Greece now | — |
| Queue towards North Macedonia now | 35 min |
About Star Dojran – Doirani
Lake Dojran is split by the border, and the Star Dojran – Dojrani crossing sits on its shore not far from Gevgelija. On the Macedonian side is the small town of Star Dojran, on the Greek side the village of Doirani, from where the road runs towards Kilkis and on to Thessaloniki. Cars are processed in both directions, and for drivers on the motorway through North Macedonia it is the nearest alternative to Evzoni.
The 60-day measurements cover only entry into Greece, so the return direction cannot be assessed. The typical wait is around half an hour. Monday is the worst day (about 40 minutes) and Friday the best (just under half an hour), with the rest in between. Mornings average close to 40 minutes, peaking around 7–8 am on Mondays and 10 am on Saturdays, whereas in the evening about 20 minutes is enough.
Star Dojran's biggest advantage comes in the morning, when Bogorodica – Evzoni typically means over three hours (a little over an hour and a half averaged across the day). If you plan to enter Greece before noon, the detour to the lake makes a lot of sense. Medžitlija – Niki is slightly quicker at about 25 minutes, but it lies near Bitola, far from the Thessaloniki route. Here, afternoons and evenings work best; Monday mornings are the time to avoid.
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When is the queue at Star Dojran – Doirani shortest?
Based on observed data
A typical week: medians over 60 days (202 measurements), not a forecast for today.
Statistics for direction: → Greece · Cars
| Calmest day | Tuesday |
|---|---|
| Busiest day | Saturday |
| Best time to set off | Tuesday, 11:00–13:00 (~20 min) |
| Time to avoid | Sunday, 09:00–11:00 (~50 min) |
Typical queue by day of week
| Day | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Monday | 28 min |
| Tuesday | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 24 min |
| Thursday | 25 min |
| Friday | 27 min |
| Saturday | 32 min |
| Sunday | 29 min |
What the last 60 days of data show: Star Dojran – Doirani
At Star Dojran – Doirani the wait is longer at weekends: 30 min on average against 25 min on weekdays.
The peak falls in the morning (6:00–12:00) – typically 32 min; it is quietest at night (0:00–6:00), around 21 min.
By average waiting time it is the no. 2 fastest of 3 crossings on this stretch: North Macedonia–Greece border (Cars).
Measured over the last 60 days.
Border webcams: Star Dojran – Doirani
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Fuel near Star Dojran – Doirani
Petrol stations within 50 km of the crossing — 176 in our database.
Which side is cheaper?
| North Macedonia | 1,610 € 7,09 zł | European Commission — Weekly Oil Bulletin |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | 2,127 € 9,37 zł | European Commission — Weekly Oil Bulletin |
converted at the ECB rate
Cheaper in North Macedonia — on a 60-litre tank you save about 136,80 zł.
Closest stations
- 1ОКТА OKTAСтар Дојран0,3 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2KAOIL4,3 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3МакпетролNov Dojran7,0 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 4JetOilΜουριές10,2 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 5Petrol station10,8 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
Cheapest diesel
Макпетрол charges the same 100,00 MKD at every nearby station — the closest of them are listed below.
- 1МакпетролNov Dojran7,0 km100,00 MKDprice at the pumpGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2Makpetrol БогданциРегионален Пат Р-1109 бр.51, Богданци13,3 km100,00 MKDprice at the pumpGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3МакпетролBogoroditsa17,1 km100,00 MKDprice at the pumpGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 4МакпетролGevgelija19,6 km100,00 MKDprice at the pumpGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 5МакпетролGevgelija19,8 km100,00 MKDprice at the pumpGoogle MapsApple Maps
Sources: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Parking and rest areas near Star Dojran – Doirani
Places to stop within 50 km of the crossing — 41 in our database.
Closest places to stop
- 1Car parkpaid · 30 spaces2,0 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2Car parkpaid · 30 spaces2,2 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3Car parkpaid · 30 spaces2,4 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 4Car parkpaid · 20 spaces2,6 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 5Car parkpaid · 30 spaces2,7 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
With a toilet
- 1Rest areatoilet45,6 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2Rest areatoilet45,6 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3Rest areatoilet46,0 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
Sources: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
What it costs to drive to Star Dojran – Doirani
Fuel, time and charges for the drive to Star Dojran – Doirani from the 4 nearest cities. Distance and time follow the real road, not a straight line.
| City | Distance | Driving time | Fuel | Charges | Total | Road |
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| Thessaloniki | 71,8 km | 55 min | 47 PLN | 11 PLN incl. barrier tolls | 58 PLN | easy |
| Skopje capital | 176 km | 2h 16min | 80 PLN | 19 PLN incl. barrier tolls | 99 PLN | moderate |
| Bitola | 196 km | 2h 52min | 89 PLN | 5,73 PLN incl. barrier tolls | 95 PLN | moderate |
| Athens capital | 569 km | 5h 31min | 376 PLN | 154 PLN incl. barrier tolls | 530 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 Star Dojran – Doirani 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 Tuesday, 11:00–13:00 and longest on Sunday, 09:00–11:00.