PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry reported that since the weekend, vehicle traffic has flowed steadily without major queues.
At Ketapang Port, 162 ferry trips carried a total of 26,424 passengers. The sharpest increase was in motorcycles, which reached 3,713 units — up 37.3% compared to last year.
Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo confirmed the readiness of police personnel to manage traffic at Ketapang Port, Banyuwangi, East Java, in anticipation of peak return traffic and a surge of tourists heading to Bali.
During monitoring at the ITDC Nusa Dua Command Center in Badung, Bali, on Tuesday, the Police Chief said that the police, together with stakeholders, have prepared strategic measures to ensure smooth traffic from Ketapang Port to Gilimanuk Port in Jembrana, Bali.
“Ketapang must be prepared because the return traffic will not only involve workers heading back to Bali, but also additional tourists,” he said.
He emphasized that traffic management on the ferry routes is a priority to avoid congestion like that seen during the outbound flow earlier.
No On-the-Spot Ticket Sales
Meanwhile, Deputy CEO of ASDP, Yossianis Marciano urged travelers to plan their journeys wisely. The peak of return traffic is expected between Thursday (26 March 2026) and Saturday (28 March 2026).
“We encourage passengers to schedule trips earlier or outside peak periods to ensure a comfortable journey without long queues,” Yossianis explained.
He stressed the importance of purchasing tickets independently via the digital platform Ferizy and arriving at the port according to the ticket schedule.
“Tickets are no longer sold at the port. Passengers must buy through Ferizy, available up to 60 days in advance. Avoid scalpers or unofficial agents to prevent losses,” he emphasized.
Yossianis also reminded passengers to fill in identity details completely and accurately when booking tickets to support manifest accuracy and sailing safety.
Sources : AntaraNews, Bisnis
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