The Indonesian government has launched a transportation ticket discount program to welcome the Christmas 2026 and New Year 2027 (Nataru) holidays. The discounts cover airplanes, trains, ships, and crossings, announced at the Nataru Mobility Expo 2026 in Jakarta, Sunday, November 8, 2026, as part of President Prabowo Subianto's administration end-of-year stimulus package.
The discount amounts vary by mode: airplane tickets receive a 11‑12% cut, trains 30%, ships 30% of the base fare, and crossings have 100% of port services waived. The airplane discount comes from a combination of a 100% Government-Borne VAT incentive and a 50% cut in passenger service and landing fees.
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) is offering a 30% discount for commercial economy class, valid from December 22, 2026‑January 4, 2027, targeting 1,043,896 passengers. PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (PELNI) is providing a 30% discount for economy class, valid from December 17, 2026‑January 10, 2027, targeting 414,630 passengers. PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry is waiving 100% of port services on eight routes covering 14 ports, valid from December 22, 2026‑January 10, 2027, targeting 188,909 pedestrians and 467,118 vehicles (approximately 1.4 million people).
The 11‑12% airplane ticket discount is valid from December 22, 2026‑January 10, 2027, targeting 3,751,958 passengers, with ticket sales opened on October 26, 2026 through all sales channels. This program involves transportation SOEs such as Garuda Indonesia, Citilink, and Pelita Air.
Deputy Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Dradjad Hari Wibowo emphasized the importance of Nataru for economic growth, stating, "This Nataru period is one of the most important moments. Nataru is a very crucial momentum for our economic growth." The program was prepared since the second quarter of 2026 and is based on a Joint Decree of three ministers and Ministry of Finance Regulation No 77/2026 concerning VAT incentives for air transportation services.
Source: cnbcindonesia.com
