Eid al-Fitr 2026: Pelindo Passenger Terminals Handle 1.12 Million Passengers, Up 14.83 Percent

JAKARTA - During the H-15 to H+15 period, or 6 March to 5 April 2026, three passenger terminals recorded the highest activity during the 2026 Eid al-Fitr transportation period: Tanjung Balai Karimun with 268,777 passengers, followed by Terminal Gapura Surya Nusantara (GSN) in the Tanjung Perak Port area with 267,678 passengers, and Tanjungpinang with 263,675 passengers.

VP of Corporate Communications for Pelindo Multi Terminal, Farid Chairmawan, explained that during the 2026 Eid al-Fitr transportation period, the company managed 15 passenger terminals spread across various regions in Indonesia, covering Sumatra, Java, Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi.

“This is supported by cross-stakeholder coordination and strengthened on-site services. We undertake these efforts to provide a safe, comfortable, and memorable travel experience for every passenger,” Farid added.

The total passenger movement during the Eid al-Fitr transportation period reached 1.12 million people.

This figure represents a 14.83% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, which recorded 983,454 passengers.

Farid stated that amid this high mobility, Pelindo Multi Terminal hopes that every journey undertaken by the public is not merely a transfer from one place to another, but also becomes a precious moment for reuniting and sharing happiness with family.

“With continuously improved services, the company is committed to being part of that journey by connecting distances, ensuring comfort, and making sure every step home is safe and meaningful,” he emphasised.

For information, Minister of Transportation (Menhub) Dudy Purwagandhi officially closed the Integrated Eid al-Fitr Transportation Post at the Ministry of Transportation in Central Jakarta on Monday (30/3/2026).

The Minister stated that based on the closing data from the 2026 Eid al-Fitr Transportation Post for the period 13 to 29 March 2026, the number of people travelling over 17 days reached 147.55 million, an increase of 2.53% compared to the survey result of 143.92 million people.

However, compared to the actualisation of the 2025 Eid al-Fitr transportation, this figure actually declined by 4.57% from 154.62 million people.

In terms of public transportation, the total number of passengers recorded was 23.54 million people, or an increase of 10.87% compared to last year’s 21.23 million passengers.