Indonesian Government Implements Comprehensive Measures for Smooth Nataru Travel

Multiple Initiatives to Ease Congestion

The Indonesian government has rolled out various initiatives to facilitate smooth travel during the 2025/2026 Christmas and New Year (Nataru) period. These measures aim to address potential congestion and ensure a comfortable journey for the estimated 119.5 million travelers ⁵

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Toll Road Discounts and Adjustments

Several toll road operators have implemented 20% discounts on strategic routes to ease traffic congestion. PT Waskita Toll Road (WTR) is offering discounts on four toll road sections during specific periods ³

. Similarly, PT Jasamarga Transjawa Tol (JTT) is providing discounts for continuous travel between Jakarta and Semarang on December 22-23 and 31, 2025 ⁴

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https://finance.detik.com/infrastruktur/d-8272775/diskon-tarif-tol-20-mulai-berlaku-di-trans-jawa-ini-rinciannya

. PT Astra Infra is also offering a 20% discount on the Cipali toll road during the Nataru period ⁵

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https://industri.kontan.co.id/news/tol-cipali-diskon-20-saat-nataru-ini-periode-berlakunya

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Revised Truck Restriction Policies

The government has adjusted truck restriction policies on toll roads during Nataru. Initially, restrictions were planned for specific window periods, but these have been modified to continuous restrictions from December 23, 2025, to January 4, 2026. This change aims to maintain toll road performance during peak travel periods ¹

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Aviation Fuel Discounts

To potentially lower air travel costs, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga is offering a 10% discount on aviation fuel at 37 airports from December 22, 2025, to January 10, 2026. This measure is expected to help airlines optimize their operational costs and potentially offer more competitive ticket prices ⁶

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Travel Predictions and Preparations

The Ministry of Transportation has conducted a comprehensive survey in collaboration with various agencies to predict travel patterns during Nataru. The survey indicates a 2.71% increase in travel compared to the previous year, with an estimated 119.5 million people expected to travel ⁵

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Weather Considerations

Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has warned travelers about potential extreme weather conditions during Nataru, citing high rainfall predictions from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). Travelers are advised to monitor weather updates regularly ²

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