Arus Balik Lebaran Bergerak Bertahap, 71 Persen Kendaraan Belum Kembali ke Bali

Port (photo; ASDP)

Arus balik pasca Idulfitri di lintasan penyeberangan Ketapang-Gilimanuk terus bergerak secara bertahap. Hingga periode 22-25 Maret 2026, sekitar 71 persen kendaraan tercatat belum kembali ke Bali, sehingga pergerakan arus balik masih relatif terkendali tanpa kepadatan berarti.

Data from PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) showed that as many as 47,945 vehicles had returned to Bali or about 29 percent of the total vehicles that had previously crossed to Java. Meanwhile, as many as 71 percent or 117,367 vehicles have not yet made the return trip, reflecting the distribution of the return flow that is not centered at one time.

Deputy President Director of PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero), Yossianis Marciano said this condition is inseparable from operational readiness which has been strengthened since the beginning of the Lebaran Transportation period. The distribution of vehicles that are not concentrated at one time is the key to maintaining smoothness at the port.

"We ensure that services on the Ketapang-Gilimanuk track remain optimal in anticipating the return flow. This gradual movement helps keep the operational rhythm stable," he said in an official statement, Thursday, March 26.

On the ground, vehicle arrangements are carried out in a disciplined manner with the support of a buffer zone and strengthening of traffic management. General Manager of ASDP Ketapang Branch, Arief Eko, emphasized that the operational scheme was carried out adaptively to prevent vehicle congestion.

"All operational schemes are carried out adaptively, including the optimization of the buffer zone so that vehicle traffic continues to flow without accumulation," said Arief.

Even though the reverse flow is still maintained, ASDP appeals to the public to arrange travel time and avoid the second reverse flow peak which is estimated to occur on March 28-29, 2026. This appeal is in line with the government's efforts to maintain the smoothness of mobility, especially in the East Java and Bali regions, including during the Lebaran Ketupat momentum which has the potential to increase community movement.

Meanwhile, the performance of the crossing service shows a positive trend. Based on the data of the Post Office as of March 25, 2026 (H+3), it was recorded that 223 ship trips served the Java-Bali route with a total number of passengers reaching 44,898 people or an increase of 6.6 percent compared to the same period last year.

A significant increase was seen in two-wheeled vehicles which reached 8,691 units or grew 24.1 percent. Logistics vehicles in the form of trucks also increased to 921 units or increased by 18.7 percent.

Meanwhile, four-wheeled vehicles were recorded at 4,644 units and 302 units of buses, so that the total vehicles crossing reached 14,558 units or increased by 14 percent compared to the previous year.

Cumulatively from H-10 to H+3, the total passengers reached 375,617 people or increased by 0.8 percent, with a total of 91,919 units or increased by 5.5 percent. This condition shows a backflow that is still dynamic but controlled thanks to the strengthening of service capacity and cross-stakeholder coordination.

ASDP emphasized its commitment to continue to maintain the smooth running of services with a responsive operational approach. The public is urged to plan their trip carefully and follow the instructions of officers to ensure a safe, comfortable, and safe trip to their destination.