Return Flow on H+3: ASDP Strengthens Services on Tanjung Uban-Batam Crossing

The Eid al-Fitr 2026 return flow on the Tanjung Uban, Bintan, to Telaga Punggur, Batam, route entered H+3 on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry’s Batam branch has strengthened crossing services following a record of 11,427 passengers crossing in a single day on H+2.

ASDP data shows that on H+2, or 23 March 2026, 3,539 people were foot passengers, while 7,888 others were passengers in vehicles. The number of vehicles crossing on the same day was recorded at 3,105 units.

General Manager of ASDP Batam Branch, Reno Yulianto, stated that the increase in return flow had been anticipated since the beginning of the Eid transportation period through operational optimisation. According to him, although there was a rise in the number of passengers and vehicles compared to the previous year, the crossing services continued to run smoothly and under control.

“Although there has been a significant increase compared to 2025, the conditions on the ground can still be managed well through operational arrangements and intensive coordination,” he said on Tuesday (24/3).

To serve the surge in passengers, ASDP operated four ships with a total of around 30 trips on H+2. Adjustments to the sailing schedule were also made to ensure services could accommodate the increased number of users.

Up to H+2, the cumulative total of passengers on that route reached 67,706 people, an increase of about 16 percent compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, the total number of vehicles that have crossed was recorded at 20,179 units.

ASDP had previously mapped that the highest surge in return flow at Tanjung Uban Port was predicted to occur on 24 March 2026 or H+3. To anticipate this condition, service strengthening was carried out gradually starting from H-9, H-3, H-1, up to H+5 and H+8.

On the Telaga Punggur-Tanjung Uban route, transport capacity was optimised through the operation of four ships under normal conditions and could increase to five ships during high density. In addition, ASDP also prepared various supporting facilities such as buffer zones, tollgates, vending machines, health clinics, customer services, waiting rooms, and worship facilities.

ASDP urged the public to plan their trips earlier and purchase tickets through Ferizy to reduce queues and maintain the smooth flow of the 2026 Eid return.