Indonesian Government Launches Comprehensive Transport Discount Program for Nataru 2025/2026

Coordinated Discount Initiative Across Multiple Transport Modes

The Indonesian government has implemented a comprehensive transportation discount program for the Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 (Nataru) holiday period. This initiative involves multiple state-owned enterprises and various modes of transportation, including air, rail, and sea travel ³

Air Travel Discounts

For air travel, the government has continued its previous program with 13-14% discounts on flight tickets, targeting approximately 3.59 million passengers. This continuation of the discount program aims to maintain momentum in the aviation sector while supporting domestic travel ³

Rail Transport Discounts

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) is offering 30% discounts on economy class train tickets for commercial trains during the Nataru period. The discount applies to 156 regular train journeys and 26 additional services, with a total quota of 1,509,080 seats available for passengers traveling between December 22, 2025, and January 10, 2026 ¹

Sea Travel Discounts

For sea travel, PT Pelni (Persero) is providing 16-18% discounts on economy class tickets, which translates to a 20% discount on the base fare before additional charges. This initiative is expected to benefit approximately 405,881 passengers traveling between December 17, 2025, and January 10, 2026. The discounts are available across various routes and can be booked through multiple channels including the PELNI Mobile app and various banking applications ²

Implementation and Benefits

The transportation discount program was officially launched on November 21, 2025, following the issuance of a Joint Ministerial Decree signed by four ministers. The coordinated effort aims to stimulate economic activity while ensuring safe and quality transportation services during the holiday period ³