# Lesovo – Hamzabeyli border queue today

> Data updated 17:31, November 5, 2026 (Europe/Warsaw) (1 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 17:31 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Lesovo – Hamzabeyli” border crossing is 2:55 towards Türkiye and 2:45 towards Bulgaria. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Tuesday, 18:00–20:00.

| | → Türkiye | → Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
| Cars | 2:55 | 2:45 |
| Buses | — | — |
| On foot | — | — |

Coordinates: 41.95792, 26.611

## About Lesovo – Hamzabeyli

Hamzabeyli lies north of Edirne, and on the Bulgarian side the Lesovo crossing is in Yambol province. It is the middle one of three Bulgarian–Turkish crossings – between big Kapitan Andreevo and mountainous Malko Tarnovo – and a sensible choice for drivers returning from Turkey who want to avoid Kapıkule without straying far from the Edirne area. Cars are processed in both directions.

The 60-day data covers only the direction from Turkey into Bulgaria; the way into Turkey cannot be assessed. The average wait is around an hour and a half. Tuesday is the calmest (about an hour) and Thursday the worst (about 1 h 45 min), peaking on Thursday between 9 am and noon. Friday, Saturday and Sunday look similar, at roughly an hour and a half. Across the day, night (around 1 h 15 min) and evening are best, while the afternoon is worst at close to two hours.

Compared with Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule, where the same direction averages close to six hours and around 7.5 on Thursdays, Lesovo saves an enormous amount of time. Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy is quicker still at about an hour, but it lies further east in the Strandzha mountains and best suits drivers heading towards Burgas. At Lesovo, aim to arrive on a Tuesday or at night and avoid Thursday mornings.

## Key facts

- Name on the Bulgaria side: Lesovo
- Name on the Türkiye side: Hamzabeyli
- Open for: Cars
- Opening hours: 24/7

## When is the queue at Lesovo – Hamzabeyli shortest?

A typical week: medians over 60 days (363 measurements), not a forecast for today.

- Calmest day: Wednesday
- Busiest day: Saturday
- Best time to set off: Tuesday, 18:00–20:00
- Time to avoid: Tuesday, 15:00–17:00

| Day | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Monday | 1:18 |
| Tuesday | 1:20 |
| Wednesday | 1:01 |
| Thursday | 1:14 |
| Friday | 1:17 |
| Saturday | 1:40 |
| Sunday | 1:36 |

## FAQ

### What is the current queue at Lesovo – Hamzabeyli?

As of 17:31 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Lesovo – Hamzabeyli” border crossing is 2:55 towards Türkiye and 2:45 towards Bulgaria. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Tuesday, 18:00–20:00.

### When is the queue at Lesovo – Hamzabeyli shortest?

Over the last 60 days the calmest day at this crossing has been Wednesday and the busiest Saturday. The queue is usually shortest on Tuesday, 18:00–20:00 and longest on Tuesday, 15:00–17:00.