Key insights and market outlook
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) reported the sale of 3,759,896 tickets for the Christmas and New Year's period of 2025/2026. The sales figure includes 3,100,751 tickets for long-distance trains, exceeding capacity by 12.3%, and 659,145 tickets for local trains, reaching 88.5% of total seating capacity.
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has announced that it has sold a total of 3,759,896 tickets for the Christmas and New Year's period of 2025/2026, which took place from December 18, 2025, to January 4, 2026. This figure comprises 3,100,751 tickets for long-distance trains and 659,145 tickets for local trains. Notably, the sales of long-distance train tickets have exceeded the available seating capacity by 12.3%, indicating a high demand for travel during this holiday season.
In addition to the strong sales of long-distance train tickets, KAI also reported that 659,145 tickets were sold for local trains, which represents 88.5% of the total seating capacity. This suggests that many people opted for local train travel during the Christmas and New Year's period, possibly due to the convenience and affordability of this option.
High Ticket Sales for Christmas and New Year's
Exceeding Capacity for Long-Distance Trains