# Kjafasan – Qafë Thanë border queue today

> Data updated 12:29, November 5, 2026 (Europe/Warsaw) (29 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 “Kjafasan – Qafë Thanë” border crossing is 40 min towards Albania and 30 min towards North Macedonia. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Thursday, 05:00–07:00.

| | → Albania | → North Macedonia |
|---|---|---|
| Cars | 40 min | 30 min |
| Buses | — | — |
| On foot | — | — |

Coordinates: 41.06556, 20.60806

## About Kjafasan – Qafë Thanë

Above Lake Ohrid, a few kilometres from Struga, the road from North Macedonia climbs to the Kjafasan – Qafë Thanë pass and drops on the Albanian side to Pogradec, continuing towards Elbasan and Tirana. It is a convenient crossing for anyone combining a stay at Ohrid with a trip into Albania, or driving from North Macedonia to the Albanian coast. Cars are processed in both directions.

Of the 60 days of measurements, only the North Macedonia-to-Albania direction is available. The result is remarkably steady: about half an hour on average, with days of the week differing by just a few minutes – Wednesday tends to be slightly longer. Time of day has little effect either: around 25–30 minutes at night and about 35 in the afternoon. The data shows no clear recurring peaks; the occasional higher readings came at midday on Mondays and on Wednesday mornings.

Kjafasan – Qafë Thanë is the only North Macedonia–Albania crossing covered here, so there is nothing to compare it with on this border. In practice, though, there is no need to plan around a queue – at any hour on any day, entering Albania takes about the same time. Save your buffer for an earlier stage instead: driving from Serbia via Skopje, the wait at Preševo – Tabanovce is far longer, close to three hours on average.

## Key facts

- Name on the North Macedonia side: Kjafasan
- Name on the Albania side: Qafë Thanë
- Open for: Cars
- Opening hours: 24/7

## When is the queue at Kjafasan – Qafë Thanë shortest?

A typical week: medians over 60 days (2526 measurements), not a forecast for today.

- Calmest day: Monday
- Busiest day: Tuesday
- Best time to set off: Thursday, 05:00–07:00
- Time to avoid: Friday, 11:00–13:00

| Day | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Monday | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 27 min |
| Wednesday | 27 min |
| Thursday | 26 min |
| Friday | 26 min |
| Saturday | 26 min |
| Sunday | 26 min |

## FAQ

### What is the current queue at Kjafasan – Qafë Thanë?

As of 12:59 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Kjafasan – Qafë Thanë” border crossing is 40 min towards Albania and 30 min towards North Macedonia. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Thursday, 05:00–07:00.

### When is the queue at Kjafasan – Qafë Thanë 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 Thursday, 05:00–07:00 and longest on Friday, 11:00–13:00.