Eid Holiday Traffic 2026: Vehicle Queue at Gilimanuk Port Reaches 20 Kilometres
The Denpasar Search and Rescue Office collaborated with SGi Air Bali to conduct aerial monitoring of Eid holiday exodus activity in 2026, particularly along the Gilimanuk Port crossing route in Bali.
The monitoring operation was carried out using an SGi Air Bali helicopter that took off from Benoa port on Tuesday, 17 March at 10:00 Wita. The team arrived in the Gilimanuk area at approximately 10:41 Wita to conduct direct observation of traffic conditions and vehicle congestion among those travelling home.
Several high-ranking officials attended the flight, including Bali Police Chief Inspector General Pol. Daniel Adityajaya, Commander of Military Region IX/Udayana Major General TNI Piek Budyakto, Inspector of the National Search and Rescue Agency Brigadier General TNI I Nyoman Parwata, and Head of Denpasar Search and Rescue Office I Nyoman Sidakarya.
Based on the results of the aerial monitoring, a significant vehicle queue was observed heading towards Gilimanuk Port, with the queue length reaching approximately 20 kilometres. This condition reflects the high volume of vehicles from those returning home who would cross towards Java Island.
The local regional government has anticipated this surge by preparing several parking areas to accommodate vehicles, in order to reduce congestion along the main route to the port. As of Monday, 16 March, data recorded a total of 3,502 vehicles leaving Ketapang Port, whilst 22,930 units departed from Gilimanuk Port.
Nyoman Sidakarya stated that this aerial monitoring activity is part of cross-agency synergy efforts to ensure smooth and safe Eid holiday travel.
“Aerial monitoring is very important to provide a comprehensive picture of conditions in the field, so that anticipatory measures can be taken quickly and accurately,” he said.
Meanwhile, SGi Air Bali reaffirmed its commitment to supporting humanitarian activities and emergency response, including during the Eid holiday exodus.
“SGi Air Bali is in principle always prepared to support various activities in the field of emergency response. We are committed to playing an active role in ensuring the implementation of a safe and smooth 2026 Eid holiday exodus,” said Krisna Dewi, commercial manager.
In addition to supporting aerial monitoring activities, SGi Air Bali also has experience in supporting search and rescue operations, including medical evacuation (medevac) in various operational areas in Bali and surrounding regions. With support from a helicopter fleet capable of operating in various terrain conditions, SGi Air Bali is ready to provide rapid support in emergency situations, in line with efforts to enhance national safety and disaster response.
Through this monitoring, it is hoped that inter-agency coordination can become increasingly optimal in alleviating congestion and ensuring the safety of those travelling home during their journey.