The Central Integrated Lebaran Transport Post 2026, managed by the Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub), reported a significant movement of 873,916 public transport passengers on Lebaran Day, Saturday, March 21. Ernita Titits Dewi, Head of the Bureau of Communication and Public Information, confirmed that beyond passenger figures, vehicle traffic remained considerably high across various transportation hubs during this critical holiday period.
Ernita Titits Dewi further emphasized that while the number of public transport travelers on Lebaran Day remained high, the overall situation was well-managed and under control. She noted that railway transport emerged as the most favored mode, a statement reported on Monday, March 23rd. According to daily data, railways alone facilitated the travel of 364,649 people on Lebaran Day, including 205,335 intercity and 159,314 regional urban passengers.
Other modes of transport also saw considerable activity on Lebaran Day. Air travel registered 206,785 passengers, split between 155,675 domestic and 51,110 international travelers. Furthermore, ferry transport moved 177,564 people, while bus passengers accounted for 103,777 departures. Meanwhile, sea transport facilitated the journeys of 21,141 individuals.
Looking at the broader picture, the cumulative public transport passenger movement from H-8 (March 13, 2026) up to Lebaran Day (March 21, 2026) reached an impressive 10,887,584 people. This figure marks a robust 8.58 percent increase compared to the 10,027,482 passengers recorded during the Lebaran period in 2025, underscoring the growing scale of holiday travel.
The overall distribution across different transport modes further illustrates this growth. Railway transport saw 3,349,343 passengers, an increase of 13.46 percent from the previous year’s 2,952,055. Air transport served 2,397,192 individuals, a 2.95 percent rise from 2,328,551. Ferry transport experienced a significant 14.01 percent surge, reaching 2,664,004 passengers from 2,336,619. Bus travel also climbed by 9.37 percent to 1,693,931 passengers from 1,548,874, while sea transport accommodated 783,114 travelers.
Beyond passenger numbers, vehicle traffic on Lebaran Day also presented a dynamic picture. Data from Jakarta’s toll gates showed 193,237 units exiting and 122,074 units entering the city. Across the wider Jabodetabek toll network, the total vehicle movement (both entry and exit) was 380,753 units, while non-Jabodetabek toll gates processed 353,546 units. On arterial roads, 601,275 vehicles exited Jabodetabek and 460,089 entered, with an additional 607,366 vehicles observed moving within non-Jabodetabek arterial areas.
The Ministry of Transportation also meticulously tracked the On-Time Performance (OTP) of public transport services on Lebaran Day. Intercity railway services achieved an impressive 97.70 percent OTP, closely followed by regional railway services at 99.40 percent. In air travel, domestic flights recorded an OTP of 88.09 percent, though international flights lagged at 69.31 percent. Sea transport maintained a strong OTP of 95.92 percent, and ferry services reported 93.20 percent. However, land transport (bus services) showed the lowest OTP at 64.97 percent, indicating areas for improvement.
Anticipating the post-Lebaran rush, Kemenhub issued a crucial advisory for the public regarding the return flow, which is projected to reach its peak on March 24, 2026 (H+3). Ernita Titits Dewi urged travelers to “plan their return journeys earlier to avoid peak times and consider alternative travel schedules to reduce congestion, ensuring a safe and comfortable trip for everyone.” This proactive guidance aims to mitigate potential bottlenecks and enhance the overall Lebaran transport experience.