PELNI’s Economic Stimulus Discount Program Ends, 99 Percent of Quota Utilized

PELNI announced that the economic stimulus program in the form of a 20 percent ticket discount from the basic economy-class fare during the 2025 Christmas and 2026 New Year transportation period officially ended on January 10, 2026.

Press Release
PT PELNI (Persero)
No: 01.12/07/PR/I/2026

PELNI’s Economic Stimulus Discount Program Ends, 99 Percent of Quota Utilized

Jakarta, January 12, 2026 – PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia or PT PELNI (Persero) announced that the economic stimulus program in the form of a 20 percent ticket discount from the basic economy-class fare during the 2025 Christmas and 2026 New Year transportation period officially ended on January 10, 2026, with a utilization rate reaching 99 percent.

Throughout the departure period from December 17, 2025 to January 10, 2026, total discounted ticket sales reached 414,634 tickets, with the realization of the discount quota reaching 99 percent of the total budget of Rp24.8 billion.

PELNI Corporate Secretary Ditto Pappilanda stated that the highest passenger realization during the outbound peak of the discount program occurred on December 18, 2025, with a total of 27,489 passengers. Meanwhile, the highest passenger realization during the return flow was recorded on January 8, 2026, with 23,921 passengers.

“Overall, the number of passengers who utilized the discount reached 414,634 people, or 103 percent of the predetermined target of 405,881 passengers. This achievement reflects the strong public enthusiasm for the government’s stimulus program managed by PELNI,” said Ditto.

Despite the increase in passenger numbers, Ditto emphasized PELNI’s continued commitment to prioritizing maritime safety by ensuring compliance with vessel operational standards.

“We would like to express our gratitude to the Government, particularly the Ministry of Transportation, for entrusting PELNI as the implementer of this stimulus program. We also thank the public for choosing PELNI vessels as their mode of transportation during the 2025/2026 Christmas and New Year travel period,” Ditto added.

The company’s achievement in this economic stimulus program demonstrates PELNI’s important role in realizing the objectives initiated by President Prabowo Subianto.

“PELNI is also committed to continuously supporting the government’s vision by strengthening interregional connectivity in Indonesia, encouraging domestic tourism, and expanding public access to safe and affordable sea transportation,” Ditto concluded.

Top 5 Busiest Routes:

1. Batam – Belawan (18,305 passengers)

2. Belawan – Batam (17,952 passengers)

3. Makassar – Bau-Bau (6,838 passengers)

4. Bau-Bau – Makassar (5,589 passengers)

5. Jayapura – Biak (5,279 passengers)

Top 5 Busiest Arrival Ports:

1. Makassar (31,388 passengers)

2. Ambon (26,826 passengers)

3. Batam (21,096 passengers)

4. Belawan (20,878 passengers)

5. Bau-Bau (19,559 passengers)

Top 5 Busiest Departure Ports:

1. Makassar (30,508 passengers)

2. Ambon (26,699 passengers)

3. Batam (22,702 passengers)

4. Belawan (19,842 passengers)

5. Kupang (18,750 passengers)

About PELNI

PELNI, a State-Owned Enterprise engaged in shipping services, currently operates 25 passenger vessels serving 483 routes and calling at 75 ports.

In addition to passenger transportation, PELNI also operates 30 pioneer shipping routes that provide accessibility for population mobility in 3TP regions. These pioneer vessels call at 229 ports, serving a total of 516 routes and 2,515 itineraries. PELNI also operates 18 rede vessels. For logistics business services, PELNI currently operates eight sea toll routes and one special route for livestock vessels.

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For information and inquiries, please contact:
Nadya Nathasya Zahra
Acting Manager of Corporate Communication
PT PELNI (Persero)
Tel. +62 21 6334342 ext. 1310