# travel

Indonesia’s Eid Homecoming Starts Early Across Roads, Rail and Air

Indonesia’s Eid homecoming is gathering pace earlier than usual, with rising traffic on toll roads, trains, ports and airports.
News Mar 14, 2026 | 10:50 am

Four Million Expected to Remain in Jakarta During Eid Break

About 4 million residents will remain in Jakarta during Eid, while 6.6 million are expected to leave the capital for the annual mudik homeco
News Mar 13, 2026 | 10:11 pm

Govt Says 90% of Eid Homecoming Infrastructure Ready Ahead of Travel Surge

Indonesia says over 90% of infrastructure is ready for the 2026 Eid homecoming exodus, with final repairs continuing on several roads.
News Mar 13, 2026 | 2:02 pm

Soekarno-Hatta Passenger Traffic Climbs Ahead of 2026 Lebaran Travel Season

Passenger traffic at Soekarno-Hatta is rising ahead of Lebaran, with daily travelers topping 127,000 as Indonesians begin mudik journeys.
News Mar 12, 2026 | 3:16 pm

Soekarno-Hatta, Ngurah Rai Gear Up for Massive Eid Travel Wave

Soekarno-Hatta and Bali’s Ngurah Rai airports expect the biggest passenger surge during the 2026 Eid travel season.
News Mar 12, 2026 | 3:07 pm

Eid Travel Surge Begins as Passengers Crowd Jakarta’s Kalideres Bus Terminal

Passenger traffic at Jakarta’s Kalideres Bus Terminal is rising as Indonesians prepare for the annual Eid homecoming.
News Mar 11, 2026 | 6:54 pm

Indonesia Deploys Nearly 90,000 Police for Eid Travel Surge

Nearly 90,000 Indonesian police will secure Eid travel as authorities brace for 143.9 million people returning to hometowns.
News Mar 11, 2026 | 2:06 pm

Indonesia Prepares Hajj Contingency Plans as Middle East Tensions Threaten Flight Routes

Government evaluates possible scenarios to safeguard hundreds of thousands of Indonesian pilgrims.
News Mar 11, 2026 | 11:13 am

3.5 Million Vehicles Set to Leave Jakarta for Lebaran Exodus, Peak Traffic Expected March 18

About 3.5 million vehicles are expected to leave Jakarta for Lebaran, with peak outbound traffic projected on March 18.
Business Mar 10, 2026 | 5:07 pm

Bali Immigration Waives Overstay Fines for Stranded Foreigners — How to Apply

Foreign nationals applying for visa fine waivers must provide proof of flight cancellation along with an official letter from the airline.
Lifestyle Mar 10, 2026 | 2:41 pm

Indonesian Eid Travelers to Get Discounts Thanks to $54 Million Stimulus

The Transportation Ministry estimated that this year's Eid homecoming would see 143.9 million travelers.
News Mar 10, 2026 | 1:00 pm

Bali Loses 800 Daily Tourists as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Flights

Bali loses about 800 Middle East tourists daily and faces flight cancellations.
Lifestyle Mar 6, 2026 | 4:11 pm

Hundreds of Indonesians Stranded in Middle East as Conflict Disrupts Flights

Middle East conflict disrupts flights, leaving Indonesian pilgrims stranded as embassies coordinate alternative routes home.
News Mar 5, 2026 | 1:09 pm

eL Hotel & Resort Bali–Sanur Sees Strong Bookings Even Before Grand Opening

New eL Hotel & Resort Bali–Sanur draws strong early demand, with reservations already extending through 2027.
Lifestyle Mar 4, 2026 | 11:32 pm

New Sanur Resort Marks eL Hotel Group’s Entry into Bali

eL Hotel & Resort Bali–Sanur represents the seventh property in the eL Hotel portfolio and the group’s first venture in Bali.
Lifestyle Mar 4, 2026 | 10:24 pm

eL Hotel & Resort Bali–Sanur Opens with Balinese Blessing Ceremony

eL Hotel & Resort Bali–Sanur opens with a traditional blessing ceremony, blending Balinese culture with a new hospitality destination.
Lifestyle Mar 4, 2026 | 9:42 pm

Iran Conflict Threatens Indonesia’s Umrah Industry

Iran conflict disrupts Indonesia’s umrah travel sector, with 58,000 pilgrims still in Saudi Arabia.
Lifestyle Mar 3, 2026 | 8:52 pm

Indonesia in Talks with Airlines to Save Stranded Umrah Pilgrims

As of March 1, around 58,873 Indonesian Umrah pilgrims were still in Saudi Arabia amidst the soaring Middle East conflict.
News Mar 3, 2026 | 3:02 pm

Airlines Cancel Middle East Flights Amid Conflict, Indonesian Umrah Pilgrims Arrive Safely

Middle East conflict forces airlines to cancel or reroute flights, while Indonesian umrah pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia arrive safely
News Mar 2, 2026 | 8:31 pm