# Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy border queue today

> Data updated 17:55, November 6, 2026 (Europe/Warsaw) (1 min ago)
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As of 17:56 (Warsaw time) on November 6, 2026, the queue at the “Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy” border crossing is 2:05 towards Türkiye and 1:15 towards Bulgaria. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Monday, 05:00–07:00.

| | → Türkiye | → Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
| Cars | 2:05 | 1:15 |
| Buses | — | — |
| On foot | — | — |

Coordinates: 41.96721, 27.458

## About Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy

In the Strandzha mountains, between Bulgaria's Malko Tarnovo in Burgas province and Turkey's Dereköy in Kırklareli province, lies the easternmost of the three Bulgarian–Turkish crossings covered here. On the Turkish side the road leads to Kırklareli, on the Bulgarian side towards Burgas and the Black Sea coast, which makes it a natural pick for anyone combining a holiday in Turkey with time on the Bulgarian seaside. Cars are processed in both directions.

Of the 60 days of measurements, only the Turkey-to-Bulgaria direction is available. The typical wait is about an hour and fairly even through the week, from just under an hour on Tuesdays to around 1 h 10 min on Fridays and Saturdays. Time of day matters more: at night it is usually about half an hour, in the afternoon around an hour and a half, with peaks around 5 pm on Fridays and 3–4 pm on Saturdays.

This is the fastest crossing on this border. At Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule, entering Bulgaria averages close to six hours; at Lesovo – Hamzabeyli about an hour and a half. For drivers heading home from Turkey to Poland, Malko Tarnovo can therefore save several hours, even though the road through Strandzha is mountainous and slower than a motorway. Cross at night or before noon, and avoid Friday and Saturday afternoons.

## Key facts

- Name on the Bulgaria side: Malko Tarnovo
- Name on the Türkiye side: Dereköy
- Open for: Cars
- Opening hours: 24/7

## When is the queue at Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy shortest?

A typical week: medians over 60 days (254 measurements), not a forecast for today.

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

| Day | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Monday | 1:08 |
| Tuesday | 1:03 |
| Wednesday | 49 min |
| Thursday | 59 min |
| Friday | 1:08 |
| Saturday | 1:03 |
| Sunday | 1:07 |

## FAQ

### What is the current queue at Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy?

As of 17:56 (Warsaw time) on November 6, 2026, the queue at the “Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy” border crossing is 2:05 towards Türkiye and 1:15 towards Bulgaria. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Monday, 05:00–07:00.

### When is the queue at Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy shortest?

Over the last 60 days the calmest day at this crossing has been Wednesday and the busiest Monday. The queue is usually shortest on Monday, 05:00–07:00 and longest on Monday, 11:00–13:00.