Annissa Wulan
Feb 26, 2026
The Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) is projected to remain a primary magnet for travelers during the 2026 Eid al-Fitr holiday. According to the latest survey by the Ministry of Transportation, Yogyakarta ranks as the fourth most popular national destination, with an estimated influx of 8.2 million people.
This massive figure accounts for both homebound travelers (pemudik) returning to their families and tourists taking advantage of the extended holiday period.
Major Transportation Hubs at Capacity
Authorities predict significant surges at several key entry points:
Railways: Yogyakarta Station (Tugu) is expected to be the busiest arrival station in the country, handling 867,000 passengers, followed by Lempuyangan Station with 551,000 passengers.
Aviation: Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) is projected to serve approximately 513,000 passengers throughout the holiday season.
Roadways: A substantial increase in private vehicle volume is also anticipated, particularly from West Java and Jakarta.
Government Response and Mitigation
To prevent gridlock and overcrowding, the Yogyakarta Transportation Agency (Dishub), in coordination with the Ministry of Transportation, has implemented several strategic measures:
Functional One-Way Toll Roads: Select sections of functional toll roads, such as the Solo-Yogya link, will implement tactical one-way systems to streamline traffic flow into and out of the region.
Mosques as Rest Areas: The Minister of Transportation has encouraged the use of mosques along major routes as temporary rest areas to alleviate congestion at highway service stations.
Alternative Routes: Authorities are optimizing secondary roads and providing real-time traffic updates via digital platforms.
Feeder Services: Enhancement of "feeder" transport from terminals, stations, and the airport to the city center and tourist landmarks to ease mobility for those traveling without private vehicles.
The Vice Governor of DIY, Paku Alam X, emphasized that integrated coordination between agencies is crucial to ensuring that the movement of people in Yogyakarta remains safe, comfortable, and controlled until the end of the return flow season.