PELNI Records Two Peaks in 2025 Eid Homecoming Season, Passenger Surges on March 26 and 28

PT PELNI (Persero) has observed an interesting phenomenon during the 2025 Eid homecoming season, with two peak travel days occurring on March 26 and March 28, 2025.

Press Release
PT PELNI (Persero)
No: 03.28/36/PR/III/2025

PELNI Records Two Peaks in 2025 Eid Homecoming Season, Passenger Surges on March 26 and 28

Jakarta, March 28, 2025 – PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia or PT PELNI (Persero) has observed an interesting phenomenon during the 2025 Eid homecoming season, with two peak travel days occurring on March 26 and March 28, 2025. Based on data as of March 28, 2025 at 07:00 WIB, passenger numbers on those two dates showed a significant increase, reflecting the high enthusiasm of the public in choosing PELNI ships to return to their hometowns.

On March 26, 2025, PELNI transported 26,234 passengers, marking the first peak of this year’s Eid travel season. That number rose during the second peak on March 28, 2025, with 26,986 passengers recorded as of 07:00 WIB. This represents a 2.87% increase compared to the first peak, or 102.87% of the total passenger count on March 26, 2025.

PELNI Corporate Secretary Evan Eryanto explained that the first surge on March 26 was dominated by early travelers trying to avoid crowds. “Looking at the data, the first peak on March 26 consisted largely of passengers who deliberately chose earlier departure dates to avoid congestion at the ports. Meanwhile, those traveling on March 28 were mostly passengers who had just received time off from work and were utilizing the final day before the holidays,” said Evan.

Evan emphasized that the 102.87% increase is a clear indicator of the public’s trust in PELNI. PELNI ships remain a top choice due to their affordability, flexible schedules, and comfortable travel experience.

As a gesture of care for travelers, PELNI has also set up dedicated homecoming posts at three ports: Batam, Baubau, and Tanjung Emas Semarang, offering free health checks and massages to enhance the comfort of passengers.
“We want to ensure that every traveler—from children to the elderly—has a safe and pleasant homecoming experience. These posts offer special services such as health checks and free massages to help travelers stay fit during their journey,” Evan added.

For those who are still planning their homecoming or return trips after Eid, Evan urged passengers to purchase their tickets as soon as possible via the PELNI Mobile app or the official PELNI website. He also reminded travelers to arrive early at the port and bring identification that matches the name on the ticket.

Based on data from March 16 to 28, 2025, the five busiest PELNI routes were:

1. Medan – Batam (19,863)

2. Batam – Medan (14,050)

3. Surabaya – Balikpapan (13,446)

4. Semarang – Kumai (10,928)

5. Surabaya – Makassar (8,862)

The five busiest departure ports were:

1. Makassar (32,912)

2. Balikpapan (29,976)

3. Batam (26,474)

4. Ambon (20,994)

5. Kumai (18,466)

While the five busiest destination ports were:

1. Surabaya (50,122)

2. Makassar (32,774)

3. Baubau (25,991)

4. Belawan (22,514)

5. Ambon (18,590)

To support a calm and joyful homecoming experience as envisioned by the Government and the Ministry of SOEs, PELNI customers can utilize digital platforms such as the PELNI Mobile app or the official PELNI website.

PELNI tickets are also available through various banking apps such as BCA Mobile Lifestyle, Sukha Livin Mandiri, BNI agen46, and BRImo, as well as through Indomaret and OMI partners, Alfamart and Alfamidi, ATA Tour, Fastpay, easybook.com, via.com, MMBC, Darmawisata Indonesia, Versa, and Topindo.

For payments, PELNI partners with Bank BTN, BRIVA, BNI Virtual Account, Permata Bank, Mandiri Virtual Account, Indomaret and OMI partners, Alfamart and Alfamidi, iSaku, Finpay, and Fastpay.

About PELNI

PELNI is a state-owned enterprise engaged in maritime transportation services. The company currently operates 25 passenger vessels that serve 511 segments across 1,359 routes and call at 74 ports.

In addition to passenger transportation, PELNI also operates 30 pioneer routes, which serve as vital access for people living in the Frontier, Outermost, and Underdeveloped (3TP) regions. These ships visit 230 ports across a total of 522 segments. PELNI also operates 18 rede vessels. For logistics services, PELNI runs 8 sea toll routes and one route specifically for livestock vessels.

For further information, please contact:
Ditto Pappilanda
Corporate Communication Manager
PT PELNI (Persero)
Phone: +62 21 - 6334342 ext 13106