# Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule border queue today

> Data updated 11:27, November 5, 2026 (Europe/Warsaw) (92 min ago)
> Sources: [DPSU](https://dpsu.gov.ua) · [eCherha](https://echerha.gov.ua) · [granica.gov.pl](https://granica.gov.pl) · [traveller reports](https://kolejkanagranicy.pl/en/o-serwisie#zrodla) · [nakordoni.eu](https://nakordoni.eu/en)
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As of 12:59 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule” border crossing is 45 min towards Türkiye and 25 min towards Bulgaria. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Monday, 16:00–18:00.

| | → Türkiye | → Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
| Cars | 45 min | 25 min |
| Buses | — | — |
| On foot | — | — |

Coordinates: 41.74445, 26.35176

## About Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule

Driving to Istanbul usually means crossing at Kapitan Andreevo near Svilengrad and Turkish Kapıkule near Edirne – the largest crossing on the Bulgarian–Turkish border, on the E80, where Bulgaria's Maritsa motorway runs right up to the frontier. Cars are processed in both directions.

The 60 days of measurements cover only the return, i.e. entering Bulgaria from Turkey; there is not enough data for the way into Turkey. This direction is exceptionally hard going: close to six hours on average. Sunday is the best day (around 4.5 hours), Tuesday around five, and Thursday and Friday the worst, at roughly 7.5 and nearly seven hours respectively, with peaks on Thursday afternoon and evening and Friday early afternoon. Even night-time does not rescue it: between midnight and 6 am the typical wait is over four and a half hours, and in the afternoon close to eight.

If you are driving home from Turkey to Poland, seriously consider another crossing. Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy averages about an hour in the same direction and is the fastest on this border, while Lesovo – Hamzabeyli, north of Edirne, takes around an hour and a half. If Kapıkule is your only option, Sunday is the least painful day and Thursday and Friday are best avoided. Pack water and food as well, because even in the best case you should expect several hours at a standstill.

## Key facts

- Name on the Bulgaria side: Kapitan Andreevo
- Name on the Türkiye side: Kapıkule
- Open for: Cars
- Opening hours: 24/7

## When is the queue at Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule shortest?

A typical week: medians over 60 days (1399 measurements), not a forecast for today.

- Calmest day: Monday
- Busiest day: Thursday
- Best time to set off: Monday, 16:00–18:00
- Time to avoid: Thursday, 18:00–20:00

| Day | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Monday | 32 min |
| Tuesday | 33 min |
| Wednesday | 33 min |
| Thursday | 36 min |
| Friday | 33 min |
| Saturday | 34 min |
| Sunday | 35 min |

## FAQ

### What is the current queue at Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule?

As of 12:59 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule” border crossing is 45 min towards Türkiye and 25 min towards Bulgaria. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Monday, 16:00–18:00.

### When is the queue at Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule shortest?

Over the last 60 days the calmest day at this crossing has been Monday and the busiest Thursday. The queue is usually shortest on Monday, 16:00–18:00 and longest on Thursday, 18:00–20:00.

### Is there a webcam at Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule?

Live cameras, load charts and the forecast for Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule are available on that crossing's page on nakordoni.eu — the link is in the Webcams section above.