43,000 Mudik Travellers from Sumatra Cross to Java Island Five Days Before Eid
PT ASDP’s Bakauheni branch recorded 43,804 mudik travellers from Sumatra who had crossed to Java Island on 16 March 2026 (H-5 Eid) or Monday.
The total of over 43,000 mudik travellers from Sumatra is based on actual transport data from the Bakauheni command post over a 24-hour period (from 00:00 to 23:59 WIB on 16 March 2026) or five days before Eid, according to Partogi Tamba, General Manager of PT ASDP Bakauheni Branch, on Tuesday (17 March).
Partogi stated that tens of thousands of mudik travellers from Sumatra crossed via Bakauheni Port, Wika Beton, and BBJ Muara Pilu. The numbers showed a decline compared to the previous year.
“From the total of 43,804 mudik travellers on H-5 Eid, there was a 2.9 per cent decrease compared to the actual figures from the same period last year of 45,127 people,” he said.
Besides passengers, Partogi noted that the number of vehicles that had crossed to Java Island on H-5 Eid was recorded at 8,208 units. The breakdown included 621 motorcycles, 5,040 cars, 1,884 trucks, and 663 buses.
“For the 8,208 vehicles that have crossed to Java Island, this represents a 0.9 per cent increase compared to the same period on H-5 Eid last year of 8,136 units,” he explained.
The number of vessel trips operating the ferry service on H-5 Eid at Bakauheni Port was recorded at 120 trips.
To manage the surge during peak mudik traffic, anticipated on 18-19 March 2026, ASDP has prepared special strategies to prevent congestion at Bakauheni Port.
“The peak Eid mudik traffic this year is predicted for Wednesday and Thursday (18-19 March 2026). However, it is possible that on Tuesday today (H-4 Eid), there will be an increase in mudik traffic movement,” he explained.
Partogi stated that 75 vessels have been prepared to serve passenger mobility from Sumatra to Java and vice versa. Of the dozens of vessels deployed, 57 operate on the Bakauheni-Merak route, 12 on the Wika Beton-Ciwandan route, and 6 on the BBJ Muara Pilu route.
“Besides preparing dozens of vessels, ASDP Bakauheni branch has also readied seven docks (2 executive and 5 regular) along with other facilities and infrastructure. This is to support smooth and comfortable conditions for mudik travellers during this Eid holiday season,” he said.
ASDP is committed to providing the best service to ferry users. Therefore, ASDP is collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ensure ferry services operate optimally.
“Passenger safety is our top priority and we are committed to providing the best service to all ferry users. Hopefully, the Eid mudik this year will proceed smoothly, safely, and comfortably for all travellers,” he said.